Portglen-ONE Traditional Cache
DucInc: No matter where I move it this one keeps disappearing! Time to let it go!
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This is the 1st in a series of caches placed in Portglenone Forest – one of our favourite places.
The cache is a small black-taped tab-lok box. Please replace the cache exactly where you find it and cover with a little leaf litter. Watch out for muggles – they can sneak up on you here. GPS signal is not great here in summer so the clue should help.
TThere is usually a £4.00 car parking charge at the entrance honesty box (pay & display – correct money only, however you can park on the main road a short distance from the forest entrance for free. Note: There is NO BARRIER at the car park. most locals just drive on in t owalk their dogs - it's up to you.
All of Portglenone Forest is classified as an ‘Ancient Woodland’ and continues a history of mature woodland cover since ancient times, which protects the woodland flora and fauna. The 26 hectare main area contains extensive colonies of ancient woodland species - Bluebell, Wood Anemone, Wild Garlic and many broadleaf trees. The swathes of bluebells in spring are especially remarkable, as is the Grove dedicated to Dr. Augustine Henry, a renowned plant collector. There is also a memorial to the United States servicemen stationed there during World War II. The foundations of their Nissen huts can still be seen throughout the wood. The well maintained forest tracks make for easy walking and are suitable for buggies & probably wheelchairs (though some trails are very steep).
The Forest Service has provided visitor facilities in this main area including picnic sites, toilets with wheelchair access, and a number of way-marked trails leading down to the Bann River. Dogs are welcome on leads and please use the “doggy-poo” bins provided. Please put all litter in bins too.
Portglenone (from Irish: Port Chluain Eoghain, meaning "The Fort of Eoghan's meadow
Please keep to the way-marked paths and respect this fragile habitat which can be easily damaged.
There are deep water pools/ponds, ditches & a riverside walk – keep an eye on the kids & pets!
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