The area covered by the East Dart Head is one of the biggest areas associated with the head of any of the rivers on Dartmoor. It has a very flatish area covering approximately 100,000 square metres. This area is fed by numerous brooks coming into the head at all points around it, but most notably from the north where there are some very large gulleys cut through the peat from a small number of brooks. Some of these gulleys have been cut 2 metres deep through the peat and in winter are almost raging rivers in their own right, but in times of drought are completely devoid of water.
This cache was placed in such a period of drought and is towards the centre of the main head area. I hope that it is high enough to remain dry at all times, but time will tell.
Please Note: This is a Military Training Area on which live firing and other pyrotechnics may be used. The area is generally open public access. One of the safety rules for public access is:- Do not, (and ensure that children do not) approach, touch or pick up any metal objects lying on the ground. Please obey all bylaws and locally posted information concerning times when the area may be closed. These may be physical barriers, marker posts, flags, lights or manned control posts.
The weather on Dartmoor can change suddenly and unexpectedly and ALL types of weather conditions can be experienced. Please ensure that you have the correct clothing and map & compass (and know how to use them). Please do NOT rely solely on your GPS.
I would like to thank the Dartmoor National Park Authority for their kind permission to place this cache, which has been placed according to the geocaching guidelines.