Ripped Off

It only needs one or two to wreck something and we don't see the impact of those who are careful to leave none. But it was always possible that annoyed mountain bikers would tear down the latest notice from SWT. It was to be found lower down among the debris. Not stopping at that they went on to leave their mark on the barrier itself which was made in such a way to allow walking through. I expect that was what angered them: such is the thinking among some of the MTB community that they would reason that it's unfair for walkers to use the path if they can't. So nobody can get across here now without a difficult detour. No use saying to people who don't listen that of course everybody was allowed here. We just had to agree to leave our cars and bikes and other private transport behind. Not sure what the value is of some of the vocabulary on the notice - if it was intended to show that the writer should gain respect through being in tune with the terminology then it's failed in this case. Still there is no sign of recent biking further on so maybe the culprits have vented their frustation and gone elsewhere. Barriers further on are as yet untouched.