Flimby Woods (Image: Cumbria Police)
CUMBRIA Police have been responding to reports of off-road bikes being illegally used.
Officers visited Flimby Woods where a lot of damage has been caused by off-road bikes.
A spokesperson said: "Allerdale NPT Officers have today been to Flimby Woods. Various reports have been received from members of the public, regarding off-road bikes/quads using the woods and causing ASB and damage to the bridleways.
"These woods are used by dog walkers and children. Officers will be paying attention to the area.
"The Woods are Private land accessible by public footpath, the use of any kind of off-road bikes/quads is prohibited unless you have the land owner's permission. Significant damage has been caused to many of the footpaths."
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