It may seem a bit
confusing at first but on a small place like the Isle of Wight
there are two rivers with the same name, yet they are completely
separate. The Western river Yar is a relatively short river which
flows out to the sea at the elegant yachting and ferry port of
Yarmouth. The other River Yar - the Eastern Yar is the longest
river on the Island.
Rising in the chalk
of St Catherines Hill near Niton, close to the southern most point
of the Island, the Yar flows across the lower cretaceous rocks of
the eastern side of the Island draining water from over one fifth
of the Island. On it’s journey the Yar flows past some
beautiful rolling countryside, ancient manor houses, quiet villages
and numerous pubs offering a warm and convivial welcome to the
weary traveller. The river finds its way through the gap in the
central Upper Cretaceous chalk ridge of the island at Yarbridge,
then across the now drained Brading Haven to Brading Harbour near
the eastern end of the island, then out into the sea and Spithead
beyond.
The above
co-ordinates are not what you seek but are simply a point roughly
mid way along the journey of the river Yar. To find the resting
place of cache you must go and view the source where I have written
all you need to find the prize.