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National Trust Norfolk Coast - Life's A Beach Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Red Duster: As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 10/24/2013
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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You are looking for a large clip it box in a camo bag, please ensure it’s well hidden. Nearest parking is in the beach car park (not NT) which is pay & display (£2 for 2 hours & £4 all day). Please note that the road is subject to tidal flooding, DO NOT attempt to drive through the water if it is over the road, many have tried and failed and the National Trust will accept no responsibility for damage caused to cars by anyone attempting this.

Brancaster Beach is four miles of beautiful white sand and one of the finest Norfolk has to offer. Perfect for sandcastle building, winter walks and powerkiting (kite zone in place), it has something to offer for everyone.

If you look east on the beach you can see Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve which is owned by National Trust but under the care of Natural England. Nationally important for birds, it has been the subject of scientific research for many decades and has had a resident warden (or watcher as it was known originally) since the very first in 1923 who was Miss Emma Turner.

Perched on the edge of the island is the wreck of the SS Vina. Originally a cargo ship, she was brought to Great Yarmouth in 1940 to act as a blockcade ship. In 1943 she was towed to Brancaster and anchored offshore to be used as a target for the RAF who were testing new bombs. During a North-westerly gale she dragged her anchor and full of artillary holes she sank at her present position.

**Please do not be tempted to walk across to the wreck, it is seperated from the beach by a deep, fast flowing channel and it covered by the tide twice a day**

Before going onto the beach please take the time to read the signs for more information.

First to Find honours go to tumbleberries :)

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