Seymour Caches (from this side) Traditional Cache
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Seymour Caches (from this side)
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A straightforward cache accessible either on a short walk on a steep, narrow path from the carpark above, or by a longer walk up the same path from Cromarty. The cache is a small plastic lock lock box containing small items.
No puzzles on this cache, as I don't want to detract from the stunning views. Two headlands, the North and South Sutors guard the entrance to the Comarty Firth.
The Sutors are said to be named after two giants who lived on the headlands and watched over the people of Cromarty. They were hard working shoemakers who used to throw tools to each other across the narrow strait.
The Cromarty Firth is an inlet of the Moray Firth. Formed at the same time as Loch Ness it is a deep natural harbour. In 1912 it became a naval base and provided a safe anchorage for the fleet in both world wars. The entrance to the Firth was easily protected and the Sutors bristled with military fortifications the remains of which can still be seen. More recently the Cromarty Firth has been used for the construction and repair and mothballing of North Sea oil rigs.
There are two ways to reach the cache. You can either drive up to the carpark on South Sutor, along a narrow single-track road and then take the footpath that descends beside the wooden signpost, or you can walk all the way from the eastern edge of Cromarty, following the path signposted at N57 40.749 W004 01.510. (It's actually the other end of the footpath at the S. Sutor carpark). The path is narrow and steep in places, so it is not suitable for strollers etc. NB If you walk from Cromarty, then it is not 'doable' in an hour.
As you walk along (from whichever end), keep an eye out for the wildlife: seals and dolphins are common, and up above, buzzards, red kites and peregrine falcons can be seen. Just downhill from the cache is St Mary's Well: the water didn't look too enticing when I was there, but it's handy for panting dogs!!
Above the carpark is a viewpoint with excellent information boards. Take a moment or two to enjoy the views from up there - it's a gentle path, with steps. At the seaward end of the carpark is the former military installation. The gate is locked, and the buildings are not safe, so it is not advisable to enter. However, if you do want to explore further, follow the track at the end of the carpark up the hill, through the kissing gate and across the field to the south. You can see more of the old camp, as well as stunning views along the coast to the east. There was a bull in the field on the day of the cache.... didn't see him until I crested the hill.
Original cache contents were:
Glow pen
Set of 'snap' cards
Folding ruler
Eraser
Punture repair kit
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Oruvaq n fpbgf cvar nobhg 2 zrgerf nobir gur cngu.