Location: To get to Pigeon Hole Wood drive 2km west of Cong village on the R345 to Clonbur and then turn left for 1 km. You also find it on discovery map number 38, grid reference M 143 553. Facilities: Picnic site, seats and car park area available at Pigeon Hole Wood. Length of Trail: The walks at Pigeon Hole Wood stretch to over 2km in length. Habitat: A number of wolves skulls were found by spelaeologists while exploring caves in the area - the region was evidently a haunt of these animals. Subterranean streams and furloughs abound, and the deepest gorge is a geological phenomenon. Main Tree Species: This is mixed woodland and includes such species as Douglas fir, Norway spruce, Sitka spruce, beech and ash. Other Flora: Harts tongue ferns, mosses, spindle wood, gilder rose and laurel. Fauna: The pine marten flourishes in this area along with the stoat, fox, badger and red squirrel. As it is a sun-trap, the site has many song birds as well as pigeons, woodcock arid pheasant. History: This popular attraction is the subject of much interesting folklore and Mass was often celebrated here in Penal times. The Guinness dynasty built a private path with a pedestrian viaduct under the public road from Ashford Castle. Geology: Limestone outcrop with many dangerous fissures and gorges.