Any must do caches on the North Norfolk coast?

[+NickandAliandEliza]

As we were forced to cancel holiday plans early last month, we're off to Norfolk for a very short break next week. Does anyone know of any stand out caches? Preferably Cley / Blakeney area.

 

Thanks......

[Blue Square Thing]

I don't know the cache, but the site at Bard Hill, on the hill above Salthouse which is spot on your location, is one of my favourite places in the world - perfect for a picnic if it's a nice day.

 

It's top of my list next time I'm up that way.

 

The caches away to the west by Wells may well be worth a look too - based, again, on knowing the location.

Edited September 2, 2011 by Blue Square Thing

[+eusty]

Holkham Haul...an oldie

[+Bear and Ragged]

I'd be tempted to go for The Sunrise Coast Cache (Ness Point) at Lowestoft http://coord.info/GC1Q1FG

 

"Britains Most Easterly Cache"

The Sunrise Coast Cache (Ness Point)

 

This cache is located at the most easterly point in Britain, Ness Point.

 

But then I like weird challenges...

I already have West is Best (Ardnamurchan Point) http://coord.info/GC13YNY the most westerly point of mainland Britain.

Edited September 2, 2011 by Bear and Ragged

[+weston wanderer]

You'll be spoilt for choice if you make your way easy to Sheringham Park where there is an abundance of excellent caches in a lovely location.

[+reddeeps]

Has to be A stroll in the park in sheringham park http://coord.info/GCX8QA other caches enroute as well - or travel a bit further and do treasure island for a stand out cache.http://coord.info/GCD182

 

For a stand out whole series which we enjoyed was - http://coord.info/GC2ACWD however this might be too far over for you.

[Blue Square Thing]

You'll be spoilt for choice if you make your way easy to Sheringham Park where there is an abundance of excellent caches in a lovely location.

 

Nice tea shop as well. And a cool tower in the trees you can climb up :-)

[+le trois bears]

Hi

 

I live in North Norfolk

 

my favourites are Holkham Haul / Lucy and Tim's Wedding by the sea both at Wells. I favourited Lucy and Tims for the views over the sea and lovely woods, Muggles abound though.

 

My other favourite that way is 'a secret place full of magic' just on the way to Wells - an iron age hill fort tucked away.

 

if you fancy a series then I strongly recommend ascending the weavers way or others by canarygal around North Walsham

 

Sheringham Park is very nice though better when the rhododendrons are in flower.

 

of course if you are passing then pick up Bear Tracks and Bears love Hunny - the best around and absolutely nothing to do with me I promise!!

 

sorry is a bit rushed- am at work, hope this helps

[+Splendidz]

I would recommend the caches that others have suggested - especially Sheringham Park series, Secret place full of magic and Treasure Island (if you have a boat!)

 

Langham Dome Trainer is a clever hide and interesting location

 

The 4 Ford caches near Walsingham are good too and there's this Multi in Blakeney which I enjoyed.

 

Have fun!

[+Dave's Piglings]

thanks for these we're away for the weekend at the end of the month in North Norfolk, will definitely check out the Sheringham Park series as they're very close

[+eusty]

+ 1 on Sheringham Park. It's free to get in although you have to pay for parking if you are not a NT member

 

We go there every year to see the rhododendrons and have a walk, but it was better this year as we discovered geocaching in March!!

 

[+NickandAliandEliza]

Holkham Haul we did in 2003 and I can still remember the walk.

 

Ness Point.....not exactly North Norfolk Ardnamurchan Point - we've done, so the trip to Lowestoft will be a must do at some stage.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. There's some really good ones.

[+topmonkey]

You could always try our series of caches in Mundesley. They've had some great feedback...

[+minstrelcat]

Not quite in the area you mentioned but we particularly enjoyed this cache:

 

http://coord.info/GCV89Y

[+NickandAliandEliza]

Back from Norfolk......it was a very short break .

 

However, we did most of the recommendations and they were pretty good - so you've all done very well!

 

PS - even managed B & R's as we took the scenic route back.

[+The Real Boudica.]

Been lurking a while but had to make a first post to thank people for the suggestions on this thread. We (myself, slightly sceptical husband and a couple of 'interested' friends and their dog) found ourselves with some time on our hands after driving up to Cromer to put up our bell tent as a present for a couple of newly weds, to give them a couple of days away as they can't afford the time off work at the moment. I just hope the hurricane tail end doesn't live up to its potential as she is a first time camper and the new hubby really hopes she like it!

 

Anyway despite the ribbing over my 'geeky' new hobby I convinced them that Sheringham Park was worth a visit. £4.50 to park they said! I was (more than)slightly grumpy by now, wedding party hangover and the effort of tent setting up with no gain for me combined (I know there is the warm fuzzy feeling of doing something for others but the dehydration was getting to me). Well, lets just go home then I said, no we might as well they said, dog needs a walk. Off we set, they have no idea of the hunt, if I wandered off they just disapeared and left me to it, so with fear of getting left behind I was giving up on treasure and getting grumpier as they all took the P, till I realised what a beautiful place we were in. As did everyone else. It was a wonderful day, glorious sunshine with so many amazing vistas. And we must go back for the rhodies in bloom. I can't believe I had never been there before. Used to holiday in Sheringham and Cromer as a kid, and picnicked at Pretty Corner. At the end of the day I only managed three caches, but gradually gaining the interest of my companions - who now have to admit that my geeky new hobby had taken them to a wonderful place not otherwise visited,and the £4.50 was worth every coin!

 

And thats what I think is great about geocaching.

 

Thanks everyone. Sorry this is a bit of a long first post I do like ramble a bit.

[+eusty]

And thats what I think is great about geocaching.

 

That's what we like too...seeing places (even on our doorstep) which we would have never have gone to :

[+Dave's Piglings]

We're back from our break we'd planned to do Sheringham park on Saturday afternoon, but had a few others to try on Saturday morning that were more cache and dashy as the forecast was for rain. We found the 4 we looked for, some lovely spots - by far and away the best was Porkers Prize - Baconsthorpe Castle a ruined castle that we explored for a while, nice and quiet, very interesting, not at all touristy

 

It then rained most of the afternoon and the kids didn't want to go out for a longer walk, so we missed Sheringham park completely!

[Blue Square Thing]

... by far and away the best was Porkers Prize - Baconsthorpe Castle a ruined castle that we explored for a while, nice and quiet, very interesting, not at all touristy

 

Didn't realise there was one at Baconsthorpe - a fabby place that I haven't been to in ages. Excellent.