The river Tyne rises in the Moorfoot Hills and runs some 30
miles north-eastwards to reach the sea near Tyningham, north of
Dunbar. A number of caches are already to be found at different
locations along its course, including Crichton Castle (GCQ95H) near
the source of the river, Faith, Hope and Tenacity (GCRRF2) and
Abbey Bridge (GCTA55), near Haddington, and Hailes Castle
(GCW3AM),Grandad’s Tyneside Cache (GC120QQ), Lynn Rocks
(GC10GX6)and Pigeon Pie (GC10C6F), near East Linton.
This cache has been placed near to the point at which the Tyne
enters Belhaven Bay. The area is an important site for seabirds and
waders so take your binoculars.
There is room to squeeze in a car at the side of the track at
the point where the John Muir Way (signposted) leaves the A198,
North Berwick road. (N 55° 59.657; W 002° 37.152). An
alternative starting point is from the John Muir Country Park (N
56° 00.034; W 002° 33.664). The best way to do this cache is to
arrange transport and follow the John Muir Way from the one
starting point to the other and enjoy a delightful walk through a
varied landscape of farmland, seashore and woodland.
The area around the cache is frequently visited by
birdwatchers, fishermen and other muggles. Please ensure the cache
is well concealed by the stone and by vegetation so that it is not
visible to casual visitors.