Vandals flood popular NI bike trail

A popular NI bike trail has been flooded in what the council owners say is ‘a spate of vandalism’.
By Carmel Robinson
Published 15th Feb 2021, 15:18 BST
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The Gosford Forest Park pump track trail will be closed for three days for repairs.

A spokesperson for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council said: “The pump track trail at Gosford Forest Park has been targeted in a spate of vandalism in recent weeks.

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“Drainage pipes on the trail had been deliberately pulled out of the ground causing significant flooding and as a result closure of the track for three days.

Flooding at Gosford Pump Trail.Flooding at Gosford Pump Trail.
Flooding at Gosford Pump Trail.

“We would appeal to anyone who saw anti-social behaviour or sees anyone acting suspiciously in the area to report it to the PSNI on 101.”

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Vandalism at Gosford Pump Trail.Vandalism at Gosford Pump Trail.
Vandalism at Gosford Pump Trail.

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