Glenshelane consists of a long wooded glen that runs either side of the Glenshelane River and has an extensive network of forest roads, trails and bridges that give the walker a great variety of choice from short strolls to long distance walks. The glen was originally covered in oak which was cleared and replaced with Norwegian spruce, some small pockets of the original oak remain scattered throughout the site under which a second storey of holly, hazel and rowan now grows. Walkers can expect to enjoy beautiful riverside walks through magnificent woodlands of conifers and broadleaves.
Flore: Thick carpets of bluebell cover the forest floor in season.
Fauna: There is evidence of the red squirrel and mink. About half a mile upstream from the picnic site is a noted salmon spawning area. Many species of birds inhabit the woods.
The cache is at the further side of Glenshelane. After you pass mount mellery there is a small side road to the right. Keep going down this narrow road past a small old house and you will come to a dead end where you can park your car. The cache is about a 3/4 minute walk (over the small bridge) You will pass a set of wooden rainlings on the left. The cache is opposite the second set of wooden railings. It is a camofalgued cache and blends in nicely. It's about one meter off the ground. Please replace cache exactly where you found it and make sure the lid is put back properly on the box. There are a few trinkets (remember, if you take one it must be replaced with something else. :) Enjoy!! :)