Stop 16 Here is a young Elm tree. It is the only one I have ever seen in Glenbower. It has so far escaped the ravages of Dutch Elm's disease which was identified by scientists in Holland in 1917 and spread quickly wiping out many European Elms. New Strains appeared in England in the 1960's causing further devastation of the Elm population.

 Image Elm Sapling
Image Metal Bridge Stop 17 This bridge,called the Metal Bridge, and the original White Bridge further upstream were the beginnings of the planned improvements to access on the estate by the landlord de Cappell Brooke in the early 1830s. There is elaborate workmanship in stone and iron on the bridge parapet. There are spectacular Rhododendron here, Image Rhodedendron the roots are at ground level and the blooms appear just at the top of the bridge and just out of reach. Although beautiful, Rhododendron tends to take over a woodland if it is not controlled.

Image Ash Trees Stop 18 The trees at the final stop are Ash. The Ash also has a compound leaf.The seeds which are produced in autumn have wings which aid their dispersal.In winter it can be identified by it's smooth bark and black buds.Hurley sticks are traditionally cut from the butt end of the Ash. This is in order to provide a curving grain on the hurley "bos". Ash is also used in many other ways for sports goods where lightness coupled with elasticity and strength are required.
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