The history

The Grey Havens were built by the Elves at the beginning of the Second Age. Their purpose was to leave Middle-earth into the West, for Valinor.

After the defeat of Sauron and the crowning of King Elessar at the end of the Third Age, Gandalf, Elrond, and Galadriel left Middle-earth for Valinor from the Grey Havens. Bilbo and Frodo Baggins went also on this journey, as they had both been a Ring-bearer. Years later, it is said that Samwise Gamgee also sailed West from the Grey Havens because he too had been a Ring-bearer, even if just briefly.

It is unclear how long the Grey Havens lasted into the Fourth Age, as the number of Elves decreased with the coming of the "Age of Men". Supposedly Círdan, the Shipwright, remained at the Grey Havens until the last ship sailed West from Middle-earth to the Undying lands.

The cache

This cache will take you to the most western shores of continental Europe, to a place with magnificent surroundings that could inspire the scenarios imagined by Tolkien and put into practice by director Peter Jackson in his masterpiece movie.

Be sure to bring appropriate footwear. Avoid searching for this cache at rainy days, as the terrain conditions can become quite harder. Park the car at N 38º 46.939; W 009º 29.660, take the nearby trail and proceed to the next waypoint at N 38º 47.089; W 009º 29.604. Follow this trail and continue to N 38º 47.188; W 009º 29.603, where you will now find a steep descending trail. Take it! The real adventure is about to begin...