Carrybridge Traditional Cache
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Beside the car park near Carrybridge, Co.Fermanagh.
Carrybridge (from Cara or Cora meaning a fish weir)spans an arm of Lough Erne linking the "mainland" with Inishmore Island. It is a popular spot with anglers, boating enthusiasts and those cruising or canoeing the extensive waterways of Lough Erne. The present bridge was built in the 1950's replacing a partial lattice type construction which had crossed this waterway since 1843.
The Rev.Kaye wrote a poem about this picturesque place. The first verse reads as follows:
One summer eve I wandered on,
By lough and mead and ferry,
Until I came and stood alone
Upon the Bridge of Carry.
I gazed below upon the flow
Of waters rolling under:
My thoughts ran fast upon the past,
And filled my mind with wonder.
Carrybridge is easily reached by road. If you are coming from the Belfast direction turn left off the A4 at the junction signposted for Lisbellaw (B140)/Carrybridge. In Lisbellaw village, halfway up the hill, turn left at the Wild Duck Inn (small signpost for Carrybridge 2.5 miles).
The cache is a smallish camouflaged container located close to the car park which is about 150 metres from the bridge.
There may be muggles on the land and muggles on the water so stealth will be required. Replace cache carefully afterwards. Please bring a pencil and take care as there is deep water nearby.
Crossing Carrybridge will take you on to Inishmore (the biggest island on Lough Erne) - following this road for three miles will lead you to the Viaduct and back on to the "mainland". This is a nice route to follow to reach the caches in the Florence Court/Marble Arch areas.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Nobhg 1z hc gur pnpur vf uvqqra sebz ivrj,
Pnershyyl frrx naq vg jvyy or erirnyrq gb lbh.
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