32 A Walk in the Garden-Conavalla Traditional Cache
Hidden : 4/24/2010
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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From the bonny bells of heather
They brewed a drink long-syne,
Was sweeter far than honey,
Was stronger far than wine.
They brewed it and they drank it,
And lay in a blessed swound
For days and days together
In their dwellings underground.
(Robert Louis Stevenson)


The route shown in the illustration above is intended to create a circular walk from the car park at Barravore or from the Glenmalure Hostel. There are several caches covered in the route but to complete them all you will have done a good 4 to 5 hour hike of approx 15K with a total ascent of 770M. Some parts of the route, in particular some of the ascent to Conavalla and the section from Three Lakes across and up on to Table Mountain, can be tough and time consuming. On a nice day, like the beautiful one we had placing them, the views can be breathtaking and you will be moving on territory that is rarely hiked and as a result, pleasantly remote.
No puzzles, clues or stages, just straightforward caches to be found, once you get there. Of course they can be done any way you wish and from any direction that you know of.

From Mountain Views:
Conavalla Mountain Wicklow County Ceann an Bhealaigh A name in Irish (Language) (Ir. Ceann an Bhealaigh [PNCW*], 'head of the road/pass') Height: 734 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 56 for top Grid Ref: T03954 97182 Latitude: 53.015554 Longitude: -6.451828 ITM: 703880 697216 Prominence: 109m Isolation: 1.8km Rating graphic. The second part of the name refers to the old road (bealach) which led from the west over the mountains into Glendalough. Conavalla is the 86th highest summit in Ireland.
Do not start the trek without all the proper mountain rain gear, waterproof boots and the guidance material, compass, map, GPSr with mapping etc.

Please note that all parts of this cache are hiked at your own risk. The cache owner takes no responsibility of any sort for any reason including accidents or mishaps.


Do not start the trek without all the proper mountain rain gear, waterproof boots and the guidance material, compass, map, GPSr with mapping etc.

Please note that all parts of this cache are hiked at your own risk. The cache owner takes no responsibility of any sort for any reason including accidents or mishaps.


Please be aware that cars parked in areas close to walking trails are vulnerable and they can be vandalised or stolen. Unfortunately this is an ongoing problem which is extremely difficult to solve, so there is a risk involved. I have heard recently that many hiker groups are parking at the nearest population centres and getting taxis to and from the start points at very little expense.

Please observe the country code to the best of your ability. Local landowners often generously allow access to upland areas across or through parts of their private property. Please, please be conscious of this and return the courtesy by keeping all gates closed, immediately and not on your way back!. Please use the gates where appropriate but if you have to climb over them then use the hinged side ONLY.
Please do not cause any damage of any sort to fences or barriers along the way.

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