This is a linear park on the banks of the Ward River South of
Swords town. It covers an area of 89 ha. (220 acres) between Swords
Town Centre and Knocksedan Bridge. Features of interest include
some 12th century fortifications, woodland habitats, wetlands and
rolling grassland. There are viewing points, picnic sites, a public
playground, sports pitches and tennis courts.
Opening Hours:
The park is open all year round during the following hours:
November to January: 10.00am - 5.00pm
February to March 10.00am - 6.00pm
April 10.00am - 7.00pm
May 10.00am - 8.00pm
June to August 10.00am - 9.00pm
September 10.00am - 8.00pm
October 10.00am - 7.00pm
The Cache
The cache is located in the wild west end of the park. The level
of difficulty may depend on, and change according to, your chosen
starting point and your tolerance of the wonderful aroma of wild
garlic in the spring. Many of the paths at this end of the park can
be steep, overgrown, muddy and slippy.
The cache can be approached by the direct method or by using the
two waypoints which will bring you to the cache by an easier route.
The coordinates were averaged 150 times to an accuracy of 2.7
metres; hopefully helping with satellite reception under the
trees.
The cache is a waterproof container of about a litre in
capacity.