Broomhill Bridge Traditional Cache
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There is some off road parking available on the Northwest side of the bridge, on both sides of the road. It is mostly used for anglers, but there is loads of room.
The speed of traffic on the bridge is 5mph, but you always get some luny doing more, so while on the bridge be aware!
1 Litre Cache containing the usual Log Book, Pen & Pencil.
Also - Toy Cars, Stickers, New Beginnings Card, 2 x water bombs (empty).
Broomhill Bridge was opened on November 27th 1894 and spans the River Spey. It is a listed structure and was partially reconstructed in 1987 with the original appearance maintained.
The low lying fields around the bridge form the river's flood plain. In spring and summer they are alive with nesting birds such as lapwing, Snipe, Curlew and Oystercatcher and their young. In winter wild geese come here to feed. The bridge is also a good place to watch birds. Look out for Sand Martins nesting in sand bank holes; Goosander, Dipper, Kingfisher, Goldeneye and the occasional fishing Osprey. In addition Salmon, Mink and even Otter might be seen. From the bridge is a lovely view in both directions of the broad valley of the Spey. Nearly 100 miles long from its source in the Monaliath mountains to its mouth at Spey bay, it is one of Scotland's longest rivers. From the 17th-19th centuries Scots Pine timber was floated down the Spey for the shipbuilding industry' at the river mouth.
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Abg bire, Ohg haqre!