It's 'common sense' to allow authorities time to clear debris from an area.

This is as Grizedale forest announced that the forest will remain closed as work is still being carried out to fix the damage made by the storm.

On social media, the team said: "Our teams are working hard to assess the extensive damage and prioritising gaining access to residential properties.

"There are still a number of trees to clear as well as trees caught on branches that may still come down along with fallen debris lying on paths.

"The site is without power so we are unable to take calls but we will update you as soon as we are able.

"Please ensure your safety as well as ours and our residents by avoiding the forest trails until we can re-open."

The forest will remain closed until the damage has been repaired.

Tony Smeaton said: "I didn't realise the Forestry Commission who manage the woodland on behalf of the state has the right to deny folk access to publicly owed spaces. You live and learn."

Bill Bates said: "They can't close footpaths without a court order. They can close certain open access areas although it depends on when the OA area was created."

Billy Boson said: "I too am a libertarian, and if I wanna clamber over some fallen trees and branches in a forest during a storm, no pen-pusher at city hall is gonna stop me!"

Borrowdale Slate said: "Does it really matter what authority the Forestry Commission have, or what the rules and regulations are? Surely it's common sense to keep away and leave them to get on with clearing the fallen trees?"

jhfde said: "Not the end of the world really. There's plenty of other places to walk or cycle while they sort out the damaged trees."