iCache on the iThan Traditional Geocache
stinky_dog: It seems to have gone again. Will replace with a bigger cache near by.
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No, not a new high-tech river from Apple but the River Ythan
(pronounced i-th-an).
The origin of the name is unclear but it may be derived from the
gaelic word ‘Athan’ meaning ‘ford’.
Reference to a river called ‘Ituna’ is made in some old
reports from Roman times although other sources suggest that it
originated from an old Pictish word of Brythonic origin meaning
gorse.
The river Ythan is approximately 39 miles long. It’s source
can be found in the vicinity of Ythan Wells near Auchterless from
where it runs through Fyvie and Methlick and Ellon to reach the sea
here at Newburgh.
In 1979 the Ythan Estuary was incorporated into the Forvie Nature
Reserve which provides habitats for a large numbers of birds (225
species) including ducks, waders, sea birds and geese.
Enjoy the view down the estuary from the cache location. There is
parking available on the east side of the bridge for the Forvie
Nature reserve which provides some lovely walking and an
opportunity to appreciate the diverse range of estuary
wildlife.
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