Trooperstown is a forest location 1.5km/0.9miles north east of
Laragh on the R755 to Roundwood. Laragh and Glendalough can be busy
on many weekends as most people head for the honey-pot of the
monastic site and lakes. Trooperstown Hill lies a little aloof to
the east and receives very few visitors by comparison. It also
yields splendid views up into Glendalough and over the nearby
hills. The townland is so named because it is said that British
troops camped here during the 1798 rebellion. There is a pleasant
picnic spot here on the banks of the Avonmore River beside a new
bridge to replace the one carried off by "Hurricane Charley" in
1986. Facilities include access to the river, canoeing, fishing.
Cache is hidden in a large tub but very well hidden. Be careful of
your footing along the river and keep children supervised for
safety. The path can at times get overgrown or muddy, hence the
high terrain.
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