3rd January 2025 Rockford, Spinnaker and Ellingham lakes

 Start 0940   End 1210 

Sunny, frosty morning. Lots of gulls screeching over Rockford lake but nothing around to serve as an explanation. 

On the Rockford path between the screens about half way there are 5 posts down and fencing on its side on the lakeside. A total of about 60 yards in length of fallen or no fencing mixed in with undergrowth. And again close to the screen near Ivy Lane. I'm sure none of this is new but maybe worth flagging.

On the Spinnaker path going anticlockwise away from the sailing club there is a fallen tree partially blocking the path about two thirds way round. 20 yards down from the bench overlooking the water. I know it's Hampshire's to put right but access will be affected for anybody who can't limbo dance.

On Snail Lane: from the house called Ropewind there is no boundary fencing for over 50 yards on the roadside from the end of the house's fencing up to secure entrance gate. There are 4 clear entry points with at least 2 looking regularly used - whether by deer or people I couldn't say.

Once inside the lake was very quiet and I met only one person fishing. On the long straight before the pond near to where the path bears left the pathway is quite overgrown.  There is evidence of some having been cut back and some of the wire fence pushed down on Snail Lane. Some litter nearby.

On the stretch from the house with tarpaulin on its roof to the no fishing boundary sign alongside the field with donkeys in it there is some spikey growth at face height - makes inspection a bit tricky. 

There is a kayak paddle next to the temporary deer fence. The deer fence has some gaps at ground level to rear i.e. garden side.

Nothing to report round Ellingham lake.

The shingle beach at  Dockens had broken glass which I reported to Catherine  - i picked up several pieces but thete may be more. Worth double-checking.