GC2RHJQ Colby CP8 - Stegosaurus (Traditional Cache) in South Wales, United Kingdom created by JugglingJill and Judyjellytot

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A cache by JugglingJill and Judyjellytot Message this owner

Hidden : 4/4/2011

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Geocache Description:

This cache is in a round clips box with plenty of room for swaps
This cache has been placed to mark my first caching event due to be held in April 2011. This series of caches are all named after dinosaurs, and a small dinosaur toy has been placed in the cache. This cache has been placed along a bridle path, that links Summerhill & Colby Garden and Amroth. Stout footwear is advised when finding this cache.

Congratulations to Welshie2184 and WilArchms on FTF. Stegosaurus (STEG-oh-SORE-us) is a genus of stegosaurid armoured dinosaur that lived in the Kimmeridgian to Early Tithonian stages during the Late Jurassic period, 150 - 145 million years ago, in what is now western North America. Stegosaurus measured 30 feet (9 metres) in length, 9 feet (2.75 metres) in height and weighed 5.5 tons. It is one of the most recognisable dinosaurs with its distinctive array of triangular spine plates and spiked tail. The plates were made of bone which was not solid, but was filled with tube-like tunnels. The plates were probably well-nourished by blood vessels, indicating that the plates may have been used to regulate the dinosaurs temperature. They may have also been used for protection or mating display purposes.

Amroth has a wide, south facing, sandy beach. The water quality at Amroth regularly attains the highest Blue Flag standards. Amroth is ideal for windsurfing, swimming and family beach games.
Amroth is located at the start (or end, if you walk it the other way round) of the 186 mile Pembrokeshire coastal path, one of Britain's 17 long distance national trails. The coast path takes you up the hill behind the beach on an old 'greenway' before dropping back down to Wisemans Bridge. At low tide, you can walk along the beach instead, to Wisemans Bridge or all the way to Saundersfoot if you prefer.
As this is a very popular family bathing beach, most of Amroth beach is subject to a dog ban from 1st May to 30th September. Only the very eastern end, well beyond Amroth Castle holiday park, is exempt from the dog ban.
Amroth Beach is also famous for its petrified drowned forest. Occasionally, when the tide is very low, petrified tree stumps can be seen poking through the sand. They were growing here during the last ice age.
The beach stretches the whole length of Amroth village. Nearby are the National Trust owned Colby Woods and Gardens. The gardens are a must for visitors, particularly during Spring and Autumn. There are also open air theatre and family events usually happening throughout the summer.

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