Fake sign promotes Cotswold viewpoint as 'dogging' area

A fake brown tourist sign, pointing to an "official dogging area" at a Cotswold beauty spot has been ripped down by angry residents. It was put up on the Cirencester bypass at Birdlip and points towards the Barrow Wake viewpoint - a notorious site for public sexual activity.

David Parkinson said Barrow Wake's reputation was a problem for local residents and the sign did not help. Mr Parkinson said: "It does tend to make the lives of local residents impossible.



"The viewpoint itself is one of the best in the area, giving fantastic views across Gloucestershire. You park there and you get accosted by people after 'stranger sex', I believe the terminology is. It's become a no-go area for residents."

He said the sign looked very much like an official one, but he was planning to burn it on a bonfire. Police said they were aware of their concerns and were addressing them.