Dovestone Reservoir visitor left 'disgusted' by mess and 'poo bags in trees'
07.01.2024 - 09:51
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Surely, putting dog poo into the bag is the tricky bit? So what kind of person picks it up, bags it, then flings it in a tree?
Sadly this disgusting sight now appears to be a feature at one of our region's most stunning landscapes - Dovestone nature reserve and reservoir walk at Greenfield in Saddleworth, according to Andrew Robinson, a journalist at our sister website Yorkshire Live.
He recently visited the beauty spot and was disappointed with what he found. Here is what Andrew had to said...
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Dovestone is home to an RSPBC nature reserve where you might see curlews, golden plover, or even a peregrine falcon soaring overhead. I think of this area as a 'mini Lake District' because the soaring crags and open water are almost a match for the dramatic landscape of the Cumbrian fells.
There are three reservoirs at Dovestone and it is a wonderful place to go for a walk, even if there is too much litter. On a walk at Dovestone with my family I was disgusted to see far more litter then usual.
Drink cans, beer cans, water bottles, dog poo bags, coffee cups, sandwich boxes, old nappies and more. It wasn't a pleasant sight but it won't put me off from returning and certainly shouldn't put you off if you are haven't been before. It is a simply stunning part of the world. I was left wondering if there had been a rise in visitor numbers post-lockdown and this was one of the reasons for the litter.
The 2.5 mile walk around the edge of the Dovestones reservoir is the most popular route, and can get busy with cyclists, walkers and