This cache is placed in a valley between the Cavehill and Collinward peaks. It is only 15 minutes walk from the Hightown road carpark, 5 minutes walk from the Collinward peak, and 10 minutes walk from the Cavehill (McArt's fort) peak.
The walk from the Hightown road carpark to the top of Cavehill is the least arduous, very picturesque and only takes 25-40 minutes depending on your fitness, passing numerous caches along the way. This cache can also be found as part of a circular route either on the way from or way back to the carpark.
Other caches by Rundmck in the Cavehill series:
Welcome To Cavehill Country Park
Water under the bridge
The Old Ruins
A View with a twist!
Where the Wind Blows
McArt's Fort Cache
also nearby: McArt's Fort View (owned by sgtzara)
Cave Hill is a basaltic hill overlooking the city of Belfast. It forms part of the southeastern border of the Antrim Plateau. It is distinguished by its famous 'Napoleon's Nose', a basaltic outcrop which resembles the profile of the famous emperor Napoleon.
McArt's fort, on the summit of the hill, is an example of an old ráth or ring fort. It is protected on one side by a precipice and on the others by a single ditch, 10 feet (3.0 m) in depth and 25 feet (7.6 m) in width; a vallum of large dimensions. The enclosed area is nearly level. The flat top of the fort is 150 feet (46 m) from north to south, and 180 feet (55 m) from east to west.
It is believed that the fort's inhabitants used the caves to store white foods for the winter and may have served as a refuge during times of attack.
THE CACHE
This cache is a traditional small-medium sized container. It contains a log book (with pencil inside) and room for some small swaps or travel bugs. Please handle and replace the cache carefully, ensuring the lid is secure.