Alastair and Frank S were working on the steps leading from Castle Gate down to the old mill pond.
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We then nailed staples into the steep wooden steps just below the road. These were extremely slippery in the wet, but the staples made a huge difference.
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Nick, Ian, Ken and Ginny returned to the very long flight of steps leading from Jumble Hole to Blackshaw Head. The first half had been done last week.
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Near the top, the steps appeared to get smaller |
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There were also some drainage problems
Ken found a drain, but as water was flowing out everywhere the landowner said we were wasting our time (but he gave us all a cup of tea which was very welcome in the rain)
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