Newcastle -- Howick

Trip Start Apr 26, 2010
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Trip End Jul 01, 2010


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Friday, April 30, 2010

Today we drove along the North Northumberland Coast and walked from Howick to Craster and back around by Howick Scar. It's not a long walk, but still one of my favourite stretches of coast thanks to the interesting sandstone formations and the famous dolerite outcrops of the Great Whin Sill. At this time of year, the white-stained dolerite and overwhelming smell of partially digested fish points unmistakably to the colonies of nesting kittiwakes and fulmars along the cliffs at Cullernose Point. This is also a hugely important stretch of coast for archaeology, due to the mesolithic hut at Howick (the oldest known permanent settlement in the country), an iron age hill fort and other archaeological interests. 

The weather was variable, leading to some beautiful patterns of light on the water. This stretch of sea is designated as a European Marine Site, protected for its sea caves, seals and other interest features. 

My boots seemed fine, they were comfortable enough and whilst the ankle supports are a little worn I don't think they will be a problem. Perhaps last time I wore them I was just too rough. 
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