Glen of Aherlow Traditional Cache
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Cache is hidden along a short forest trail near the "Glen Of
Aherlow" viewpoint
PARKING
There is ample parking available at the site, at least 30 marked
out bays, on the top side of the hairpin bend.
ABOUT THE CACHE AREA
The Glen of Aherlow is a U-shaped Valley which has the River
Aherlow flowing at its base. The valley is bordered on one side by
the Galtees and on the other by Slievenamuck (mountain of pigs). On
the side of Slievenamuck Hill, and facing the Galtees, is the
Christ the King Statue which was erected in 1950. The statue's
raised hand is said to bless all those who pass by it and live
beneath it. The statue was irreparably damaged in 1975, but a new,
identical sculpture was commissioned to replace it soon after. On a
fine day the views across the Glen are spectacular.
There are numerous forest walks in the area which are detailed on
the information point/signs around the area.
There are also picnic tables.
ABOUT THE CACHE
Parking and the start of the forest trail are at :
N 52° 25.778 W 008° 10.170
The cache is hidden a short walk along the forest trail. It is a
0.5 litre camouflaged "Tupperware" box which contains a log
book/pen and a selection of swapies.
4th September 2023 : New container and log book
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Fvk fgrcf hc naq ernpu qbja gb gur evtug
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