The vast majority of rivers that have their source on Dartmoor will eventually reach the sea somewhere along the south Devon coast. The Okement is one of the exceptions and eventually joins the sea just north of Appledore having joined first with the Torridge and then with the Taw. The cache is placed where the Brim Brook joins the West Okement and the photo is of the West Okement Valley, slightly further downstream.
Please Note: This is a Military Training Area on which live firing and other pyrotechnics may be used. The area is generally open public access. One of the safety rules for public access is:- Do not, (and ensure that children do not) approach, touch or pick up any metal objects lying on the ground. Please obey all bylaws and locally posted information concerning times when the area may be closed. These may be physical barriers, marker posts, flags, lights or manned control posts.
The weather on Dartmoor can change suddenly and unexpectedly and ALL types of weather conditions can be experienced. Please ensure that you have the correct clothing and map & compass (and know how to use them). Please do NOT rely solely on your GPS.
I would like to thank the Dartmoor National Parks Authority for their kind permission to place this cache which complies with their geocaching guidelines.
Please note that although this cache was placed over a year ago it has recently been checked and is in place.