GC2D7EM AONB 1 - Seaton Point (Traditional Cache) in North East England, United Kingdom created by THE G5

This cache has been archived.

Dalesman: This cache has been in need of care and maintenance for some time and as the owner has not repaired it I am archiving it.

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GC2D7EM ▼

A cache by THE G5 Message this owner

Hidden : 8/11/2010

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

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.

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.

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

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

Seaton Point is a picturesque flat beach and perfect for doggy walking. There is free parking for about 10 cars. It is perhaps infamous for the famous exploding whale episode! In 1973, a decision was taken to explode a 54-foot-long sperm whale which had beached and died at Seaton Point. Spurned by petfood manufacturers, the massive mammal was packed full of gelignite, more commonly used to blast rocks at nearby Howick Quarry.The resulting bang, though, caused a 50kg block of whale-meat to hurl towards police, Press and spectators.

Please remember that the beach from mean high tide line to mean low tide line is in a SSSI - please don't remove anything from the beach and make sure you CITO and respect the wildlife. This cache is NOT in the SSSI but just off the public footpath.

Beware of muggles in the huts and caravans, stealth may be required!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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)