Residents have once again hit out at the parking and travel chaos at Dovestone Reservoir. The Oldham beauty spot is incredibly popular with people travelling from far and wide to walk around the reservoir and in the surrounding moors.
However, Saturday's good weather led to the car park filling up early, as frequently happens every summer, with motorists taking up any space in the surrounding roads and lanes as a result. In previous years marshals have been brought in to control the traffic, with many people being turned away, while at other times dozens have been slapped with fines for parking their cars on grass verges or blocking residential lanes.
This is a familiar sight for residents who live nearby who often raise concerns about the risk of BBQs and parking on tight lanes blocking access when crowds flock to area.
