GC45JWB Confluence - Dodder Ramble (Traditional Cache) in Dublin, Ireland created by misteek

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Hidden : 2/7/2013

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The Dodder

The River Dodder is one of Dublin’s best known and most important rivers. The river rises in the Dublin Mountains and in its upper reaches it forms a reservoir system which is an integral part of the water supply to Dublin. It flows down through the suburban areas of Tallaght and Rathfarnham and through the city areas of Donnybrook and Ballsbridge before discharging into the Liffey Estuary at Ringsend. The lower section of the river is tidal up to Ballsbridge. There are a number of tributaries draining into the River Dodder with the significant ones being the Tallaght Stream, the Owendoher, the Whitechurch, the Little Dargle and the Dundrum Slang. The Dodder’s surrounding parklands are an extremely important amenity to Dublin and the river is widely used by fishermen and a variety of sporting and recreational interests over its 26 Km long course.

Dodder Ramble

This cache is one of a series under the banner of “Dodder Ramble”. Hopefully it will complement the many existing caches along the Dodder and attract Geocachers to take a ramble along its banks and appreciate this terrific public amenity.

Confluence of Dodder and Owendoher

The Owendoher rises in two main branches. One of these is formed in turn from two streams, one sometimes called Kilakee Stream, from the slopes of Kilakee Mountain, and the other Glendoo Stream, from west of Glendoo Mountain. The other branch comes from Glendoo Mountain itself. The two branches merge near Rockbrook Cemetery, and the Owendoher flows north to Ballyboden, and on to Rathfarnham, receiving the Whitechurch Stream. The Owendoher joins the Dodder south of Bushy Park near the former settlement of Butterfield, just south west of Rathfarnham village.

The Cache

The area can see a lot of muggle traffic on the nearby footbridge and adjacent paths. It is a popular spot for gaining entry to Bushy Park. The cache is back from the edge of the river so safe enough for kids - and dogs will be happy here.
Cache contains a logbook only so byop.
Waypoint included for nearby parking and the area is well served by public transport: - buses 15(b), 16, 17, 49(a), 65(b) and 75 all pass fairly close.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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