In the 19th century, Belfast had become the world centre of linen production. It had the advantage of many rivers and streams that flowed from the Belfast Hills. Irish linen was Belfast’s major export and it was famous throughout the world. Belfast was even known as Linenopolis.
Colin Glen was important in the linen industry from the 1700s. The McCance family established both flax and beetling mills along the Colin River. The river was diverted along a ‘mill race’ and the water turned a wheel that powered the mill. The remains of the mill race can still be seen at the weir bridge.
The park is open from 8.30 - 18.00 Mon-Fri. and from 9.00 - 16.00 on Saturday and Sunday. I suggest you visit before sunset.
To find the cache look for leaves that are not ivy. The cache is a micro, you will probably need tweezers.