I AM utterly disgusted by the piles of horse manure that are left by riders using the newly-opened bridge viaduct across the River Irwell in Radclife, along the Outwood Nature Trail.

Why don't these irresponsible riders take a bucket and shovel and clean up after their horses.

Many people enjoy using this trail and, like me, must be utterly sick of having to constantly avoid such a mess during their walks.

STEVE WORTHINGTON, Coronation Road, Radcliffe.

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