Approach can be made from the west (Port Grenaugh - recommended:
use the parking waypoint below) or the east (following Raad ny
Foillan from Santon).
This cache site has been selected to lead you on a short walk
which includes some of the finest coastline on the island. With
superb coastal views, an attractive footpath, and the chance to log
two more caches along the way, the track to the SPOR should prove
an enjoyable excursion. You should see plenty of sea birds on the
way, black swans, seals and the rare chough.
Archaeological interest includes at least two Iron Age
promontory forts (at 54°06.166'N, 4°34.497'W and 54°06.203'N,
4°32.751'W), which were later used from Norse times as lookout
posts.
Find this cache as part of a walk starting at Port Grenaugh and
taking in "Eat, Drink and be Merriu", "SPOR", and "Derringer"
before returning along the same route, turning off just west of the
footbridge at 54°06.122'N, 4°33.770'W to finish via the splendid
Arragon House.
Depending on the exact route chosen, this should take about two
hours (three and a half miles). The "SPOR" cache is just over a
mile from Port Grenaugh. There are some steep sections along the
way (slippery when wet), and boots or shoes with good grip are
advisable.
To find the cache, just follow Raad ny Foillan until the GPSr
indicates that you should turn off (a few metres from the cache).
Then descend steeply on easy grass until you see the SPOR!
Please be extra careful to replace everything exactly as found,
so that others can also enjoy the HH trademark hide...you're
looking for a green box.
Note that the path is fine for dogs on leads and for kids (as
well as for others). But be aware that the unfenced cliff edge is
nearby (very nearby in some places). Take care.
Note that the cache is to be found at the coordinates at the top
of this page, although some have had doubts! The hint explains the
cache name.
Original contents;
IOM Geocoin 112
Viking Silver Penny
Gold Viking Prow pendant
Butterfly
Belt bag
Scotland Geocoin
Island Games keyring
Geocaching wristband
Marbles
