Saturday 22nd July

We went up to the Down this morning before the rain became too heavy. No issues noted although not surprisingly because of the weather met no walkers or dogs. The sheep were all sheltering under the tress in the eastern compartment and appeared fine. We cleared the brambles and clematis from around gate No 15 which is operating satisfactorily now. No other problems noted to gates or fences, although two things we noted:

1. There is on old 5 bar gate lying in front of the gate no 8 between the eastern and central compartment

2. A tree has come down on the steep bank outside the eastern compartment - up the hill from gate No 15 , it appears to have fallen onto the fence.       Dave & Carys Whitehouse