This cache is the third 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.
At nearly 3000ft Cross Fell dominates the Northern Pennines,
with only 6 or 7 of the the Lake District mountains higher. From
the summit on a clear day the view encompasses the entire lake
District in the west, the Pennines south and the borders north. The
area can be affected by a localised weather condition known as 'The
Helm Wind'. This causes a bank of cloud (the Helm) to form on the
top and very strong winds as air rushes down into the lowlands to
the west and is most noticeable when winds are east to
north-easterly in late winter and spring.
This cache is over 2900ft above sea level. At time of writing
(April 2005) only the GC462E
Eskdale/Scafell Multi is a higher traditional / multi cache in
England.
The cache is situated about 100yds west of the summit and
weather permitting is a fine place to stop and recover from the
walk up! To reach it, two paths ascend from the west with the track
up from Kirkland being the shortest at 4 miles. Alternatively a
land Rover track from Garrigill in the north east leads up to
Greg's Hut from where a path ascends to the summit with a total
distance of about 7.5 miles.
All suitable precautions should be taken for venturing into what
can become a very harsh environment at any time of the year.
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).