Welcome to the beautiful boathouse at Newmillerdam!
To log this virtual you are required to add a photo to your posted log which includes a boat, to prove you have visited the virtual cache location
The Boathouse must also be in the background of your picture
The boat can be a simple drawing, a child's toy, a keyring, a tattoo etc - please be creative! The photo must be taken within 40m of the posted coordinates, not from over the water or the roadside. You do not need to be in the photo, just your boat!
***A photo of a device showing a picture of a boat is not acceptable, and neither are photoshopped/ edited photos***
Please attach the picture to your log, no need to send it to me
Logs that don't match this required criteria will be deleted
Have fun with it!
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The Boathouse at Newmillerdam, a Grade II listed building in West Yorkshire, was built around 1820–1835 by the Pilkington family of Chevet Hall as a private sporting lodge for duck shooting and fishing. Situated on the lake, it allowed for entertaining guests in the upper room, while storing boats below. It later became part of a public country park.
Historical Background and Use
• Origin: The Pilkingtons, who owned the nearby Chevet Hall estate, built the structure for recreation.
• Structure & Function: The building featured a lower area with a jetty for a small boat, often used for shooting excursions where ducks were brought to the hall.
• Social Use: It served as a venue for picnics and leisure for the Pilkington family and their guests.
• Significance: It was part of a large 2,340-acre private estate until it was purchased by Wakefield Council in 1954.
Restoration and Modern Era
• Decay: Prior to its restoration, the boathouse was in a poor state of repair.
• Restoration: Following the council's acquisition, it was renovated in 1999 for £272,000, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, European Regional Development Fund, and Wakefield Council.
• Present Day: Today, it is a key landmark in the Newmillerdam Country Park, popular with visitors, walkers, and photographers. It is located along a scenic, accessible walking path near the village of Newmillerdam, which has history dating back to a corn mill established around 1285
Virtual Rewards 5.0 - 2026-2027
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between February 3, 2026 and February 3, 2027. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 5.0 on the Geocaching Blog.