Many thanks folks!
Hi Maggi,
I would love to be able to confirm that Tandle Hill is a litter free zone but, like everywhere in 'Beautiful Britain' today, the vandals, litter louts and dog-do-dumpers rule. There are any number of pockets of woodland complete with drinking dens, rope swings, bottle banks and desecrated trees, but these are usually quite near to the tarmac paths that criss-cross the park (vandals can't be expected to walk far). I usually head off into the less frequented areas where the only desecration is from wind-blown crisp packets, dirty dog walkers and the occasional remains of a bonfire or some discarded clothing (!). Hordes of children use the park as mother and toddler groups hold treasure-hunts and picnics there. I have never actually seen a ranger or litter pickers, but the main paths are kept (in comparison to other public areas) pretty clean. The park is very close to the main road from Rochdale to Oldham and is in quite a built-up area, but is approached by a wide tree-lined avenue of larger residences. I do enjoy my visits to this haven of tranquility and I am always rather pleased that many of the locals remain totally unaware of it's existence.
