This cache is the fifth 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.
The Tyne is one of the great rivers of the North East of England. The Tyne is actually a combination of the North and South Tyne rivers which converge near Hexham. The South Tyne has a well defined starting point unlike the North Tyne. The generally recognised start is now marked with a commemorative sculpture by local artist Gilbert Ward which was installed in 2002 and is certainly designed to survive all weathers!
The cache is situated just up the hill from the commemorative sculpture and can be reached from the road which leads south from Garrigill. Vehicle access is allowed to within about 2 miles of the site after which the road continues as a Land Rover track. Do not mix up Tyne Head with Tynehead on the map - the latter is a house several miles away!
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).