England:Craster
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General
A small, drying fine-weather harbour which is good for a high-water stopover when North Sea swell is absent. The village is very attractive and the short coastal walk to Dunstanburgh Castle is most rewarding. Both outer harbour ends of the walls are used by the remaining two fishing boats. Find space on the East Harbour wall beyond the fishing boat berth. The less favoured North wall may be available for a short stay. Craster is a privately owned harbour and you will be charged a small fee.
If the sea is smooth it is possible to use the East wall end, with about 1m at LW.
Approach
-2hrsHW+2HW. The village is easy enough to identify from sea. From ENE of of the village the harbour entrance will open. With a positive identity of Little Carr beacon pass midway through the deep gap between Little Carr and Muckle Carr (to the south)
Tidal information and currents
The flood runs gently south through the anchorage.
Charts
Weather
North Sea swell makes this harbour and anchorage untenable.
Anchorage
Go to the anchorage at all states of the tide. The anchorage is partly protected by Little Carr rock (marked by a beacon) Pass between Little Carr and Muckle Carr, anchor W or SW of Little Carr beacon in 3m.
Facilities
none
Victuals (Food and Drink!)
Shop in village
Places and things to see
Traditional smokehouse retailing quality foods. Dunstanburgh Castle.
Good places to eat and drink
Pub/restaurant.
Additional Information
Local bus to Alnwick.
