Festival Event 2 - Yorkshire Wolds Geocaching (3.5 miles Easy)

Festival Event No.2

£5 to book/group + £20 cash deposit on the day. Recommended group size is a maximum of 6 with a minimum of one adult.

There are no time slots - just turn up between 10:30am and 2:30pm (last admission is 2pm to finish by around 4pm to hand back equipment)

Our geocache trail was a new event in 2023 and its back again - from the beautiful village of Huggate and the surrounding dry dales, use our GPS units to find the hidden caches along the trail. A great family event and the perfect introduction to the Wold Rangers Way and Yorkshire Wolds Way.

This Yorkshire Wolds Geocaching event is set to become a walking festival family favourite event. It showcases the very best of the Wolds landscape and big skies and gives family groups the opportunity to try geocaching in this beautiful landscape. This event is approximately 3.5 miles and should take approximately 1.5 - 2 hours to complete. All equipment will be provided

Information to get the best from this event [PLEASE READ]:

• Meeting place. Meet at the Church having parked in the village car park in Huggate. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before the published start time to allow the event leaders to check tickets and make introductions. Please avoid parking on the road side if possible as it can cause problems for large agricultural machinery.

• Finishing place. This is a circular event so will finish at Huggate Church. Refreshments will be available.

Fitness: is the responsibility of all people taking part in the event to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part and that they have appropriate clothing and equipment.

• Equipment. For most walking type events, walking boots, trainers or walking shoes are essential as the trail can be uneven and muddy at times.

o Ensure you have a hat, appropriate clothing and waterproofs.

o A basic first aid kit - suitable for your own use.

o Sunscreen is also advised.

We recommend that you download 'What3Words' onto your smartphone in case of an emergency.

• Food and Drink. Make sure you have sufficient water for the length of the event and bring high energy snacks and a packed lunch as necessary.

o There is an excellent pub in Huggate which usually serves meals (wise to check and book in advance).

• Ticket. Numbers are limited so proof of your ticket is needed on arrival at the event.

o Tickets are required so that we can manage numbers and ensure we have sufficient volunteer walk leaders and back markers available.

• Cancellation by us. In unsafe conditions, a safety assessment will be made and a decision may be taken by the organisers to cancel the event if necessary. You will be notified in advance by email if at all possible.

• Cancellation by you. If you cannot attend the walk for any reason please let us know by cancelling your ticket via Eventbrite as soon as you are aware. If there is a waiting list for the walk this will ensure your ticket is reallocated. Eventbrite refund policy applies.

• Four legged friends. The Geocaching takes place in some of the open dales which may have sheep grazing so we ask that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times this event

• Please always follow the Countryside Code

Parking.

• The Village Hall car park will be open and free to use. Please avoid on-street parking.

Photography

• The organisers may take photographs and video during the walk to be used for future publicity including brochures and social media. If you have any objection please advise the event organisers at the START of the walk.

Children and Young People

• Children and young people under-16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.The recommended group size is a maximum of 6 with a minimum of one adult.

Liability

• The Wold Rangers Way organisers have endeavoured to ensure the safety of participants. It cannot, however, be held liable for any injury or loss of, or damage to, personal property, however caused. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information detailed.

• The Wold Rangers Way Trustees (event organisers) cannot accept responsibility for any errors and omissions.

More Information:

General local information including where to park

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