Rail-Trail-Fort Scaur-Down the trail Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 1/8/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

BERMUDA RAILWAY TRAIL

There used to be a 22 mile railway track between the eastern and the western ends of Bermuda.

After the railways was closed down in Bermuda in 1948, the track was later converted into a walking trail.

As you follow the Railway Trail, after a short walk you will reach Fort Scaur. This fort was built by the British in the 1870s at a time when they had a strained relationship with America. The fort was designed to protect the crossing at Somerset Bridge and possible attacks on the Dockyard.

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The fort has 22 acres of beautiful parklands around it. You can get a lovely view of the Great Sound and Dockyard. You can also use a free telescope to see Fort St. Catherine at the eastern end in St George.
From the Fort Scaur, take the steep trail through the woods and continue on the Railway Trail along the shore and towards west. You will reach Heydon Trust park and chapel. Created in early 1600's, this property has one of the largest scenic parks in Bermuda and many old buildings. You will see the smallest church of Bermuda here where Gregorian chants are still held.

From Heydon's Trust, take the Railway Trail towards Somerset Village, a small sleepy and picturesque community that hugs the Mangrove Bay. In the picture you can see the bay area of Somerset Village.

If you want to come directly to Somerset Village, take bus #7 or 8. There is a bus stop here. The closest ferry stop is at Watford Bridge. Mangrove Bay Road passes through Somerset Village and goes right up to the dockyard. Photobucket

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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)


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