'It's getting ridiculous now': Outrage as parking mayhem continues at popular Peak District beauty spot

There has been outrage over 'ridiculous' and 'persistent' parking mayhem which is continuing to blight a popular beauty spot and national park.

Police have repeatedly been drafted in over recent weeks to address the issue of cars being dumped at Winnat's Pass and Rushup Edge near to Buxton, in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Roads were closed last Sunday (January 13) by police due to poor parking and abandoned cars blocking the roads.

Around 200 parked vehicles blocked gritting lorries and emergency services trying to respond to an injured walker the day before. Derbyshire Police previously issued a warning to motorists and said officers would be adding tickets to any dangerously parked vehicles at the site, including those parked on yellow lines, and that they may be towed.

On Sunday morning (January 19), police were once again called to patrol the area and said a 'high number of visitors' had arrived in the area, with tickets handed out to drivers who 'ignored' parking advice.

Hope Valley Police said in a statement on Sunday: "It was another early start again this morning as local SNT officers patrolled the area of Rushup Edge and Mam Tor attempting to keep the highways clear and safe for everyone to use.

A high number of visitors arrived in the area early this morning, officers directed drivers to the best places to park and tickets have been issued to drivers who have ignored this advice.

"If you are visiting the area we urge you to not park on the double yellow lines around Mam Tor and respect the clearway in place on Winnats Pass and on the road from Mam Tor to Edale. These routes are vital roads which the local community rely on. Please keep them clear from obstructions."

And officers had also been called out the