Melross wrote in news:Melross.b7308b6
@gardenbanter.co.uk:


Hi I have a very steep hillside garden in Shropshire and have to replace
many of the original steps as they have collasped. We are thinking
about replacing them with old railway sleepers, but still unsure whether
this is the right choice. Any ideas as to what might be the best
solution. As I say it is a very steep, woodland garden with many steps!





I would use concrete.

http://tinyurl.com/25jf9hd

You can do this very cheaply if you hire a mixer and have a mate to help.
Non slip too if you tamp and not float.

Baz