GC1YX2C AONB 4 - Howdiemont Sands (Traditional Cache) in North East England, United Kingdom created by THE G5

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GC1YX2C ▼

A cache by THE G5 Message this owner

Hidden : 11/19/2009

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is part of a series set along the North Northumberland coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Northumberland Coast Path, part of the North Sea Trail, is a 103 kilometre (64 mile) continuous coastal walking route between Cresswell in the south and Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north.

The Northumberland Coast AONB was designated in 1958 and covers 39 miles of coast from Berwick to the Coquet estuary. Within this stretch of coastline is some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the country with a multitude of special features.

The area is best known for its sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs and isolated islands. Amidst this striking landscape is the evidence of an area steeped in history, covering 7000 years of human activity. A host of conservation sites, including two National Nature Reserves, testify to the great variety of wildlife and habitats also found in the AONB.

The coast is home to numerous small communities that continue to face pressures as traditional industries decline in importance, tourism expands and development pressure intensifies.

We take Monty the geohound to a beach most days and these caches are set in our favourite ones.

This cache is set south of parking at Low Steads Farm - you are asked to pay 50p for car parking towards upkeep of Longhoughton Parish Church. Walk along the beach or the public footpath. This is low lying coastland with some interesting rocky outcrops. Fresh water stream beside cache for those thirsty geohounds.

We have renumbered the caches 1-? to reflect a South to North walk if you are feeling energetic!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

pbeare bs srapr cbfg

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)