By 1988, 265 hectares of a projected 336 hectares had been treated, with 39 range reserve sites and 36 forestry plantation sites established.

The area consists of high wet moorlands chiefly used for sheep grazing and forestry plantation.

Agriculturally improved grassland, broadleaved woodlands and forestry plantation are also characteristic features of the area.

The route then continues northwards until it meets the sharp edge of a large forestry plantation north of.

Its lower reaches run through a forestry plantation.