The cache is located in Cockersdale woods, east of the village of
Tong. There are numerous routes to the cache, all of which are
reasonably easy.
This cache is intended to be visited along with Post Hill
Scramble, which is just a couple of miles down the same valley.
Tong village is well worth a visit. It sits on a hilltop surrounded
by fields, woods, and valleys and, beyond them, a ring of towns and
cities.
Tong Hall, now a very desirable business address was built in
1702 by Sir George Tempest and features carvings by Grinling
Gibbons. Near the entrance to the hall, at the opposite end of the
small green in front the 18th century church of St.James, stands
the Lantern House, a stone building with mullioned windows, dating
from 1615. It was once an inn, the lantern was the guiding light
for travellers.
Don’t miss either the Edward VI post box across the road or
Goodalls Ice Cream parlour down the road. The ice cream is made ‘in
house’ with all the ingredients being grown in or around the
farm.
Enjoy!
THIS IS OF INTEREST IF YOU WANT STAY
UNMUDDY!!
Park at 53.46.780 - 001.38.410. This is the junction of Roker Lane
and Tong Lane.
Proceed up the horse slope ( now covered in chippings), but only
for a few yards.
At the top, where the track goes left,go through the gap where the
broken rail is, and follow the path for 50 yards or so.
Now keep to the left, no matter what your GPS is telling you, climb
over a fallen tree and follow the path.
You will have a super walk in an old wood and stay clean.