Energetic Herdwick sheep escape committee

SIR – As the owner of Herdwick sheep, may I second Jennifer Kelly’s praise of this magnificent breed (Letters, June 6)?

Many do indeed live on the Lakeland Fells and many that don’t – including mine – share that desire to live there, taking every opportunity to test both my fencing and patience!

Michael Cleary

Bulmer, North Yorkshire

A Herdwick ram at the Borrowdale Shepherds’ Meet at Rosthwaite in the Lake District