COQUET ISLAND - The River Coquet - Source to Sea Traditional Cache
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COQUET ISLAND - The River Coquet - Source to Sea
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A short stroll on the cliff tops.
There are regular boat trips from May-September subject to weather and tides - (details posted daily at the Tourist Information Centre) - landing on the island is not possible.
The River Coquet, 40 miles in length, rises in the Cheviot Hills, flows northeast, and enters the North Sea at Amble. Coquet Island lies just off the mouth of the river. This series of caches will take you to some interesting places along the course of the river, always through terrific scenery.
Coquet Island is a small low tract of green pastureland lying close inshore, off the Northumberland coast south of the Farne Islands, off Amble, and is managed by the RSPB. In addition to the Puffins and Common Terns, it is also possible to see Eiders and Roseate Terns from the boats. The Eider has a special place in Northumberland as it was one of the first species in the world to be protected, by St Cuthbert in the 7th century. Known locally as the Cuddy Duck, it is now used as the symbol for the Northumberland Coast.
In 1841 Trinity House built a very substantial lighthouse on the south western shore at a cost of £3,268. The first keeper appointed to Coquet lighthouse was William Darling, elder brother of Grace Darling. It has been said that it was probably a boat trip to see her brother at Coquet Island in the summer of 1842 that led to a chill which eventually proved fatal to her. In fact Grace Darling died from tuberculosis ("consumption").
Caches in the 'The River Coquet Source to Sea' Series:
THE SOURCE, USWAY BURN, LADY'S WELL, TOSSON LIME KILN, COQUET VIEW, STEPPING STONES, CRAGSIDE, GUYZANCE MEMORIAL, THE HERMITAGE, COQUET ISLAND.
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