Race to the water
Wellbrook Beetling Mill is the last working beetling mill in Ireland. Beetling was the final stage in the production of linen, an industry of major importance in 19th-century Ireland. The mill has its original hammer machinery, used to beat a sheen into the cloth. Hands-on demonstrations of the beetling process are run, with guided tours, but the opening hours seem to be irregular, and you would need to check before arriving if you want to partake.
There is a very pretty walk beside the Ballinderry River at the mill race, and picnic areas. There is also a good car park.
Take the A505 Drum Road out of Cookstown towards Omagh. Wellbrook Mill is signposted to the right.
The path is gravel with no gradients, but runs right beside deep water, so young children need to be held on to! Care is also needed at the cache site, again not suitable for young children.
The cache is attached with a magnet – please replace it very carefully – you’ll understand why I say this when you find it!
The cache contains a log only, so don't forget to bring your own pen.