69 A Walk in the Garden - Lough Bray Multi-Cache
69 A Walk in the Garden - Lough Bray
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"A little lonely moorland lake,
It's water brown and cool and deep
Inheriting the last light-
The cliffs, the hills behind it, make
A picture for my heart to keep.
For rock and heather, wave and strand,
Wore tints I never saw them wear;
The June sunshine was o'er the land-
Before, 'twas never half so fair!
And all over the summer sky;
Shut out the town we left behind;
Twas joy to stand in silence by,
One bright chain linking mind to mind.
(Lough Bray - WB Yeats)
A short simple hike in the Garden County (only just) which takes you around Lough Bray on a short loop but by no means easy. It is overall only 4k long, (2 hours in total) but will take you by the lake and up the steep slope dividing the 2 cliff faces to "Where Eagles Dare" (GCP1PC) placed by Hezekiah & Kili or Bust in 2005 and up to the top and back across the cliff overlooking the lake with spectacular views on a good or bad day.
The map above shows the full route around Lough Bray and a walk that will be just under 4k
Stage 1:
Here you find a big round green sign up high on a pole. Look for the LAST 3 digits (should be low value numbers) and call these ABC
N53 10.(547 + ABC)
W006 17. (781 +ABC)
Stage 2:
Here you will find a container that has the final co-ordinates inside.
Do not start the trek without all the proper mountain rain gear, waterproof boots and the guidance material, compass, map, GPSr with mapping etc.
Please note that all parts of this cache are hiked at your own risk. The cache owner takes no responsibility of any sort for any reason including accidents or mishaps.
Please be aware that cars parked in areas close to walking trails are vulnerable and they can be vandalised or stolen. Unfortunately this is an ongoing problem which is extremely difficult to solve, so there is a risk involved. I have heard recently that many hiker groups are parking at the nearest population centres and getting taxis to and from the start points at very little expense.
Please observe the country code to the best of your ability. Local landowners often generously allow access to upland areas across or through parts of their private property. Please, please be conscious of this and return the courtesy by keeping all gates closed, immediately and not on your way back!. Please use the gates where appropriate but if you have to climb over them then use the hinged side ONLY.
Please do not cause any damage of any sort to fences or barriers along the way.
Additional Hints
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Fgntr 2: Ebpx
Svany: Va Urngure