GC3NXB2 Portglen-FOUR (Traditional Cache) in Ulster, Ireland created by DucInc

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GC3NXB2 ▼

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Hidden : 6/19/2012

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This is the 4^th in a series of caches placed in Portglenone Forest – one of our favourite places.

The cache is a small tab-lok box in a black sack placed close to the path. The GPS signal was good when the cache was placed but you may need to give it time to settle due to the leaf cover. Please replace the cache exactly where you find it and cover to disguise. Watch out for muggles – they can sneak up on you here.

After the dash for the other caches you might enjoy a wee rest here. The pond is very popular with schools for pond-dipping and there are a couple of resident ducks. The cache is not near to the pond and again no habitat needs to be disturbed to find the cache.

There is a £3.50 car charge at the entrance (pay & display – correct money only, price correct June ‘12) however you can park on the main road a short distance from the forest entrance.

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. Locals may well have heard “Taps” played to mark the end of the day instead of the usual british military bugle call.

The well maintained forest tracks make for easy walking and are suitable for buggies & probably wheelchairs (though some trails are steep).

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. Watch out for ticks in the summer if your dog has been in the long grass. 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!