This Cache is 13 year olds Morgan and Ollie's hidey hole it can be a little tricky to find at first but have a look and try your hardest!
Until recently Clyne Valley was an important area of industrial activity. Much industrial heritage is still visible within the park. Coal mining was the initial industry in the valley, starting as early as 1305, although it was not until the sixteenth centuries that large scale coal working occurred. This took the form of Bell Pits, a hazardous method of working, which involved the digging out of a cavern as large as possible without causing roof collapse. These can be seen in particular in Clyne Woods on the western slopes of the valley. These were followed by larger pits such as the Clyne and Ynys Collieries. At this latter mine an old winding engine remains.
The growth of the coal industry couple with local raw materials led to the growth of related industry. An ironworks was built near Clyne Quarry in the north and a Chemical Works operated off Mill Lane in the south, substantial elements of which remain.
A brickmaking industry thrived from the early nineteenth century until well into the twentieth, the final works being demolished in 1950.
The industrial activity required transport. A tramway connecting with Mumbles Railway was built in 1804 and a network of railway lines followed. A number of canals were also built, many remains of which are still clear today.
The old London Midland Scottish railway from Swansea Victoria to Shrewsbury passed through the valley. Its trackbed now forms the park's main footpath and cycleway.
This is a small cache hidden just off the path of the Derwen Fawr to Dunvant walkway in Clyne Woods. This is best accessed by Rhyd y Defaid Drive access.
Can you please replace leaves if there is any there when found!