A chaotic parking situation in the Peak District has locals fuming as hundreds of cars are left abandoned, causing major disruptions and safety concerns.
Castleton: This weekend, things got pretty wild in the Peak District. Hundreds of cars were just left abandoned, and it’s causing a real mess.
Police had to step in at Mam Tor and Rushup Edge because so many people showed up. It’s not the first time, either. Last weekend, over 200 cars blocked the roads.
That meant gritting lorries and emergency vehicles couldn’t get through. Not cool, right? Officers spent hours trying to manage the chaos and handing out tickets.
Derbyshire Police are not happy about it. They said poor parking makes life tough for locals and can even stop emergency services from doing their jobs.
On January 13, roads had to be closed because of all the abandoned cars. Local residents are fed up. One person said it’s getting ridiculous. They can’t believe some folks think they can park anywhere.
A police spokesperson stressed how serious this is. They warned that dumping your car could mean someone misses out on life-saving help.
Another local suggested that parking enforcement should happen every weekend and daily during school holidays. It’s been getting worse since the lockdowns ended.
Visitors aren’t thrilled either. One TikTok user called their trip “the worst mistake” because of the crowds and weather. Another said it was chaotic, with people drinking and smoking weed everywhere.
One experienced hiker even mentioned that many inexperienced climbers were attempting the trails without being prepared. It’s a bit of a mess out there!
