Motorbike Abuse on Holcombe Moor Prompts National Trust Warning

Hey, listen to this. Holcombe Moor is having problems. The Stubbins Estate area, near Ramsbottom, is affected. People are illegally riding vehicles there often.

These vandals hurt the land a lot, and the National Trust must fix the damage. They tear up paths used for walking and bother the local animals. This also ruins the space for others.

The National Trust needs our help, asking us to report any illegal riding. This action helps them protect the moor. Tell Greater Manchester Police or Bury Police if you see anything.

The moor got special status back in 2016, becoming part of a project to fix UK moorland. Groups aim to capture more carbon and manage floods better on the moor, and protect animal homes.

The police are paying closer attention now. Lancashire and Manchester police are involved; they want to deal with these off-road vehicles. Some residents have reported feeling worried.

Police are giving warnings to the riders and taking some riders to court. They seize vehicles used illegally there. PC Haworth spoke about the rider issue, mentioning people travel from elsewhere to ride into Lancashire and Manchester. The police will work to keep everyone safe.