GCP50H Spider's Web (Traditional Cache) in Ireland created by leah&walter

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leah&walter: When this cache was placed here in 2005 there was no signs and walkers were welcome. The sign has been erected in the past year. I shall move this cache to a different area in the next week or two. I am very disappointed and sorry to have to move it. Hope to find an area soon.
Leah & Walter.

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Hidden : 6/1/2005

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Size: Size: small (small)

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The ferry to Rathlin Island leaves Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, for the 45 minute journey, four times daily from 1 June – end of September. It is essential to book the ferry in advance. Telephone 028 2076 9299. You don't have to do the round trip in one day. You can stay at the guest house, Hostel, camping barn or even pitch a tent.

The cache takes you to view the ruins of Bruce's Castle. The walk starts on surfaced road then across a cattle grid and over grassy land. In wet weather the grassland can be very muddy and the cows walking through it does not help. Wear sensible shoes or walking boots.

Only the ruins of the castle can be seen. In 1575 Francis Drake landed here and battered down the Fort. Further around the cliff, beneath the East lighthouse, is Bruce's Cave. (only accessible by boat). Here Robert the Bruce took refuge after his defeat by the English in Scotland in 1306. It is said he watched a spider repeatedly trying to make it's web. Eventually it succeeded and with renewed determination, the Scottish king returned home, defeated his enemies and re-gained the Scottish throne.

The cache is in a 6”x 8” tab lock plastic box. When placed it contained various swap items including some souvenirs of Rathlin Island .