Stop 10 Rivers are very important features of the environment. Brown Trout are found here and Salmon spawn in this river.The Otter, an endangered species in many countries, also occurs here. However, these are very shy animals and are mainly nocturnal.

Image River
Stop 11 This species of tree is called Tsuga or "Western hemlock". There are no plants growing under these trees, apart from some Woodrush and Hard Fern at the edge, as the sun cannot penetrate the dense canopy of the trees which monopolise it for their own growth requirements.

Image Tsuga Trees

Image View from Bridge Stop 12 When the Earthen dam forming Glenbower Lake was built, a canal was excavated through the rock to take the overflow of water not needed to work the mills of Killeagh. Image Fish Pass The erosive power of the torrent over the years is apparent in the overhanging wall of rock. A fish pass can be seen at the far side of the bridge. It is a concrete construction with vertical timber boards placed at intervals on each side to allow salmon a resting place on their journey.

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