My mate and I encountered a troublesome gamekeeper tonight. I was parked at the end of Brushes Road by Walkerwood Reservoir, Stalybridge, I left my car in the usual place and set off on my run.
Whilst I was doing my reps my mate turned up a bit late and parked next to my car only to be informed he was on 'private land' and that if I wasn't back in an hour my car would be towed away.
My friend sent me a txt I finished my reps and ran back. The gamekeeper in question Pete Ross then proceeded to tell me I was parked on private land (there are no signs stating this anywhere) and that by running on the moor in the dark I was breaking the law!
He said: "Foot paths are for walking not sporting activity. You're disturbing the grouse and breaking the law. I thought you were a poacher and was about to have your car towed away."
So if you run on Hobson Moor be warned!!!!
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