Where are all the sloes?

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I've been out foraging for sloes for the past few days, apart from the odd branch, most bushes are barren - even my 'go to' ones hidden away in a remote field.
Anyone else having this problem - I'm in Kent?

I went sloe picking today while on holiday in the New Forest. Always have a Tupperware ready just in case on walks

Have never really found them in the North West where I live so rely on my September holiday in the South (Devon last year had loads).

If you live in Greater Manchester and know a sloe bush please tell me your secrets!

There are none here either in Netley, Southampton
That's two summers now
I read it depends on previous years weather