This cache is just off the main road leading down into a lovely village. It is just over the brow of a hill and close to a junction, so keep an eye on little ones and geohounds. Not a drive by, as there is no adjacent parking, although there is parking nearby and abundant parking elsewhere in the village.
Can be combined with the other caches in the area to complete the loop of the 'Old Road'.
Caldbeck is one of the most beautiful and peaceful of all the Lakeland villages, it lies at the foot of the Northern Fells and just inside the Lake District National Park. The timeless character of the village has been preserved as a conservation area where ponies, sheep, cattle and even ducks roam freely.
The village is named after the river (Cald Beck) on which it stands. This river and its tributaries provided the water for the important industrial development of the area in the 17th and 18th centuries - woollen mills, bobbin mills, corn mills, a paper mill and a brewery. The village still reflects this former industrial activity with many of the old mill buildings still in use.
Caldbeck has lots of amenities and picturesque local walks of all standards; from easy strolls along the river side or around the village pond, to the more strenuous nearby mountains of High Pike or Carrock Fell.
This Geocache was placed with the kind permission of the ‘Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket Parish Council’. The container unscrews to open.
I am a massive rock music fan and aim to give clues to each of my caches with reference to one of my favourite bands: ZZ Top are an American rock band that formed in 1969 in Texas. They are a power trio who play blues inspired rock. Over time the band has incorporated: new wave, punk rock and dance rock into their music by the use of synthesizers, drum machines and sequencers. The band are also well known for their use of humorous lyrics laced with double entendres and innuendo. ZZ Top have a distinctive appearance which has become their signature; their two front men standing shoulder to shoulder in a classic guitarist pose, both having extremely long beards and wearing wide brimmed hats.