GC1RFCR Castle Wood at Dundrum Castle (Traditional Cache) in Ulster, Ireland created by Gilliancclarke

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GC1RFCR ▼

A cache by Gilliancclarke Message this owner

Hidden : 5/17/2009

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is placed in a lovely wood which surrounds Dundrum Castle.

**Placed with kind permission of the National Trust**

The woods are approximately 7.5 acres in size and were planted between 1820 and 1825 by the Marquis of Downshire, who followed the fashion of the early 19th century demesne planting, with its emphasis on mixtures of native, naturalised trees and exotics.

The castle itself dates from the late twelfth century and was a Norman fortress built by John de Courcey. On the summit of a rocky hill it provided a good vantage point for controlling commercial and military traffic along the east coast.

The canopy comprises mature beech with some sycamore and ash, scattered oak and wych elm along the lower edge and a few larch and Scot's pine. The trees form a fairly dense cover form a relatively closed canopy over a shrubby layer of hawthorn and a dense tangle of bramble and honeysuckle. There are also small patches of bluebell with a few other common woodland herbs including wood sorrel, primrose, common dog-violet and pignut.

Birds such as tits and warblers feed on large numbers of insects found in the woods. Birds of prey such as sparrowhawks and buzzards may also be seen using the wood for feeding areas. Other woodland dwellers include squirrels, badgers, mice and bats.

Under the management of the National Trust the public have enjoyed access to the woods for recreation, with steps, stiles, paths and signage to enhance the visitor experience. The trail links into existing Down District Council Footpaths around Dundrum.

Park in the same carpark for the castle. There are a number of steep steps to walk down at the beginning of the wood, the cache is hidden close by. You will not have to leave the wooded area to find the cache.

*****Please note****** Do NOT remove the container from its resting spot and you will need tweezers!!!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybj yriry

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)