Portglen-TWO Traditional Cache
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This is the 2nd in a series of caches placed in Portglenone Forest – one of our favourite places.
The cache is a small tab-lok container but you may have to knock to get to it. . Please repalce carefully and use the bountious natural camo to disguise it. Watch out for muggles – they can sneak up on you here. The GPS signal was reasonal when the cache was placed but you may need to give it time to settle. The cache is close to the path – no need to traipse through the undergrowth.
Currently the signs indicate that there is a £4.00/car charge (pay & display – correct money only, price correct Jul ‘18) however you can park on the main road a short distance from the forest entrance. The forest is unmanned asnd unless there is an attendant collecting money at the gate most people who are calling in to walk their dog don't pay - 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 May 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 the main paths are suitable for buggies & probably wheelchairs (though some of the other smaller trails are very steep and uneven with tree roots etc).
The Forest Service has provided visitor facilities in this main area including picnic sites, clean and well maintained 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.
The Forest hosts a free family fun day on the early May Bank Holiday Monday – brilliant for kids but parking is at a premium even on the road.
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!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
bccbfvgr gur cngu gb gur njneq cyvagu - ebbg nebhaq oruvaq.
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