Mourne granite wasn't just used to build the Mourne Wall, it was exported to England and used extensively in Ireland for civic architecture and municipal enterprises.
This is just one of many abandoned quarries in the Mourne Mountains where mourne granite was quarried.
This quarry still has quite a few features remaining:-
The chutes for aggregate that must have been graded by trommel into fractions to be discharged into waiting carts/vehicles below.
Metal Chutes.
Shed that dates from the C20th (being built of concrete blocks), with huge blocks of granite within that have been split by plug and feather method.
The Quarry Face.
The Waterfall.
This Cache:-
The cache is located at a good vantage point where you will be able to see the bulk of the old quarry faces and most importantly, the waterfall!
It is located just off the path, close to the top of one of the smaller quarry faces.
You are looking for a small sized (800 ml) tab-lock box which contains a logbook, pen and some child friendly swaps.
After walking all the way up here, I want you to find this cache! Thus, a detailed hint and spoiler photo is provided, should you require same.
Mountain Safety:-
As with all caches in mountain areas, the weather can change suddenly so please ensure that you are dressed properly and prepared for all conditions. Click here to go to the met office mountain safety page.