It may seem harsh but offenders who use vehicles to dump it should be fined and get 6 points on their licence when caught. I don't know what the answer is but it has to be stopped.
Google says:Fly-tipping is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to £50,000 or 12 months imprisonment if convicted in a Magistrates' Court. The offence can attract an unlimited fine and up to 5 years imprisonment if convicted in a Crown Court.I doubt a standard sentence of life imprisonment would stop it because the likelihood of being caught is low.
Any vehicle used to fly tip should be confiscated. The same penalty should apply to those using a phone while driving- confiscation of phone and vehicle in this case.
That's one thing I preferred about the South Downs to the Lakes, less people! On the other hand it's interesting to talk to the people in the Lakes about the area.
Depends where you go in the Lakes, Rob, as you get more experience you will find that the lesser known fells are generally quiet,and all the fells are quiet around dawn, which is why I walk very early.
I usually have a bit of fun leaving my avoidance measures until the possible victim is on the point of being trampled by the human equivalent of a hippo
Walking round town isn't a pleasure for me.... the noise, the fumes, the litter, the beggers, the "we're just conducting this survey"-ers, the knife crime, the murders, the spice-zombies.
Maybe you should move! It's quite nice walking around here as town walks go. Probably too expensive if you wanted to stay near friends/job/etc though. I'm glad I grew up in a city and I like cities but the worst thing that happens here (outside of the horse fair) is some kids threw something at a bloke, it even made the news. Plus you get more home for it's value (my largish flat is worth around £100k) and I've got sheep out of my living room window.