Castleknock Gate Again Traditional Cache
OBCLAN & LAHTAC: No longer able to manage this hide
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Dublin’s Phoenix Park is a treasure with more than 1700 acres of walled parkland just 3km from the centre of the city. At 707 hectares (1752 acres) is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city.
Few cities have such a facility on their doorsteps – it is more than twice as large as Central Park in New York.
The park was for centuries the property of the King’s representatives in Ireland, used as a Royal hunting park – which is why it was enclosed by a wall, to keep the game in.
However it was opened to the public in 1747 and so for more than 250 years has been a favourite playground for generations of Dubliners.
The Park is also home to the Zoological Gardens and Aras an Uachtarain and Victorian flower gardens. The Phoenix Park is only 1.5 miles from O'Connell Street. Both passive and active recreational pursuits may be viewed or pursued such as walking, running, polo, cricket, hurling, etc. The Glen Pond is set in very scenic surrounds in the Furry Glen. There are many walks and cycle routes available to the public.
The park is open all year round, there is no admission charge and visitors can explore freely.
Bus Route(s): No's 10, 37, 38, 39, 66, 67 from city centre.
The cache is located on a trek adjacent to the gate keeper’s lodge.
Parking is freely available at N53.22.166 W06.20.885
UPDATE JAN 2017 - Hide moved a few feet from original cordinates
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