This cache is the second in my Tyne-Tees Challenge series. The
complete challenge comprises of 5 caches, of which 4 contain
information needed to find the Tyne-Tees multi-cache. If you are
planning to look for the Tyne-Tees cache, don't forget to take pen
and paper to record the clues! The series of caches are regular
size, but only have limited space internally due to the use of two
containers, one inside the other.
Greg's Hut is a mountain bothie about 600ft below the summit of
Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines. Situated on the
Pennine Way, it offers welcome relief to walkers coming down from
the summit in bad weather. The hut is maintained by the Mountain
Bothies Association and is open to everyone as long as the spirit
of mountain bothies is upheld.
The cache is situated about 100yds west of the hut, near the
path leading down from Cross Fell summit. It can be reached from
Kirkland, 4 miles to the west, following the path to Cross Fell but
not taking the final summit turn. Alternatively, the site can be
reached by following the Land Rover track from Garrigill to the
north east for 6.5 miles.
All suitable precautions should be taken for venturing into what
can become a very harsh environment at any time of the year. Due to
the mining history of the area, it is recommended to only follow
recognised paths.
This cache is located on a GeoHike. Visit www.geohikes.co.uk
for more information. Alternatively, click on the logo to take you
directly to the relevant GeoHike page (free registration
required).