Take Moor Care, urge National Park leaders
VISITORS to Dartmoor National Park are again being asked to be “careful, considerate and compassionate” over the festive break after reports of bad parking and mountain bikers riding in areas that are off-limits.
The National Park Authority is urging people to plan ahead, stick to designated car parks and respect access rights. The call comes following complaints of vehicles causing obstructions and mountain bikers cycling on open moorland and common land – which is not allowed.
Rangers say there is an extensive network of quiet lanes and designated cycle routes on Dartmoor, together with more than 350km of bridleways which mountain bikers can use.
Team manager Simon Lee said: “While Dartmoor is here to be enjoyed by everyone, parking alongside the sides of roads or in front of access gateways could put lives at risk.”