The Series
The Holymoorside & Walton Parish Boundary Stones were erected as part of celebrations to mark the new millenium. There are eight stones on the parish boundary, each roughly corresponding to eight compass points , with a central obelisk stone at Holymoorside Village Hall. The stones are inscribed with two words in addition to the compass point the stone marks. These words combine to form a short poem. An annual tradition called "Beating the Bounds" takes place on the first Friday of each August, where members of the parish participate in a walk around the parish permieter. The caches are positioned a short distance from each boundary stone, as some of the stones are not in suitable locations to hide caches in the immediate vicinity of them.
Be sure to note down the "bonus number" within each cache, as this is essential for calculating the co-ordinates of the bonus cache for this series.
More information about the boundary stones can be found on this website
Please note, that whilst the majority of this series's caches are hidden in rural areas, due to the increase in rural crime please do not attempt these caches at night or in late evening to avoid causing unnecessary concern to local residents. Ensure you have appropriate footwear and clothing - not all of the caches are a simple walk from the car.
Links to The Caches:
North, North East, East, South East, South, South West, West, North West, Central, Bonus
The Cache
Situated a couple of hundred yards west of the North East Boundary Stone, this cache is hidden just off of the popular footpath linking Holymoorside and Somersall. It was near to here in January 2016 that I hid my first geocache. Parking is available near either the Holymoorside or Somersall end of the footpath.
A small clip and lock box with room for swaps and a pencil, please take time to rehide thoroughly and securely. The cache is not across the stream - please do not venture into that area of woodland. Stealth is likely required due to the popularity of this footpath with walkers.