Forest ‘overrun with naturists’ who scare drivers as indicators plead ‘preserve your garments on’
EXCLUSIVE: Sherwood Forest is teeming with naturists who are giving motorists a surprise, to the extent that the RSPB have had to step in and erect signs saying ‘keep your clothes on’
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If you go down to the woods today – be sure of an eye-popping surprise. Brits are getting the “fright of their lives” in Sherwood Forest as authorities plead with naturists to “keep their clothes on”.
One motorist said he saw a “bloke in a nude” through the trees in the legendary Nottinghamshire woodland after he stopped off while heading north up the A616 earlier this month.
“I’d just seen a sign from the RSPB begging people to keep their clothes on,” the driver told the Daily Star. “It must be a real problem if they have to put up signs.
“Then I saw what I’m pretty sure was a pair of buttocks through the trees. The bloke was a long, long way away but I’m almost certain there wasn’t any clothes on him. Bit frightening! But quite funny too.”
A sign from the RSPB
Signs erected by RSPB around the area, famous as the home of Robin Hood, read: “We recognise that naturism on public rights of way is permitted under UK law. If you visit this reserve to practice naturism, we ask that you please respect the feelings of other visitors and follow our policy on naturism.
“Naturism may be tolerated in quieter parts of Budby South Forest (subject to behaviours), but is strongly discouraged in Sherwood Forest, where there is a greater likelihood of encountering other visitors, especially families with children.”
The sign goes on to say those who do practice naturism should not approach other visitors “without wearing a cover-up garment”.
The sign also says that visitors should not undress in car parks, adding: “We will not tolerate sexual, abusive or intimidating behaviour of any kind under any circumstances from any visitor, nor will we accept verbal or physical abuse towards any visitor.
“Anyone who feels harassed, alarmed or distressed by the behaviours of others will be advised to contact the police.”
Nottingham County Council and RSPB were approached for comment but did not respond.
