This National Trust multicache will take you on a tour of the
picturesque fishing village of Staithes before revealing the final
cache location atop Cowbar Nab - the headland that shelters the
bay.
Parking is at N 54° 33.340' W 000° 47.605'. There is nowhere to
park in the village itself, so please don't attempt to take cars
any further than the car park. The streets of Saithes can be very
steep, so although this is only a short walk, be prepared to do a
bit of exercise!
Cowbar Nab is cared for by the National Trust. In spring the
cliff face is home to a raucous seabird colony where kittiwakes,
fulmars and the occasional razorbill jostle for position on the
narrow ledges. In summer it is covered by wild flowers, notably the
rare wild cabbage.
The National Trust is a charity that protects special places in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland, for ever, for everyone
To find the cache you will need to find the answers to the
following questions:
Question One: N 54° 33.358' W 000° 47.660'
James Cook is the most famous former resident of Staithes. He
worked for William Sanderson, a local merchant for 18 months before
leaving to join the merchant navy. In what year was Captain Cook
born?
Answer = 17AB
Question Two: N 54° 33.434' W 000° 47.648'
Staithes used to be the most important fishing station in the North
of England. How many cobbles were there here in 1816?
Answer = CD
Question Three: N 54° 33.519' W 000° 47.415'
In what year did Captain Cook move to Staithes?
Answer = 17EF
Question Four: N 54° 33.643' W 000° 47.308'
In what year was the recontruction of the breakwater
completed?
Answer = 19GH
Goal: N 54° 33.(B-A)(H)(C)' W 000°
47.(D+F)(C-G)(A*E)'