A 15-year-old schoolgirl who tragically died after spending time with friends at a river drowned, an inquest has heard. Abbie Walton, also known as Habiba Sharafeldin, died on June 14 after being pulled from a river in Tameside.
18.06.2023 - 07:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With its rugged stone cottages, handsome old pubs, jaw-dropping countryside and a butchers which sells pork pies to die for, what's not to like about the village of Greenfield? But living in such an attractive place has its drawbacks.
Dovestones reservoir, one of the most popular beauty spots in Greater Manchester, is just up the road. And as regular readers of the Manchester Evening News will know, on weekends and during the school holidays it gets absolutely rammed, especially if the sun is shining.
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It's easy to see why. Dovestones is within easy driving distance of the towns and cities of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.
There's a flat, gentle walk around the reservoir which is perfect for families, but it can also be used as the starting point for many a more challenging hike around the Saddleworth moors. And since covid lots of people have found or rediscovered the joys of the great outdoors.
But Dovestones' popularity means the village struggles to cope with the influx of visitors. The reservoir car park often overflows, meaning visitors are left to park on side streets and outside homes - or, as is often the case, illegally on grass verges or double yellow lines.
"Every time it's nice weather, it's busy," a Holmfirth Road resident said. "They park on the side roads, on Hollins Lane. It's just gridlocked.
"And there are quite a few accidents with people slowing down trying to find a parking place. But it's a nice place for people to enjoy. I think people should be able to come and enjoy it, we just need better facilities."
Police and traffic wardens occasionally patrol the area dishing out tickets to anyone caught parking illegally.
A 15-year-old schoolgirl who tragically died after spending time with friends at a river drowned, an inquest has heard. Abbie Walton, also known as Habiba Sharafeldin, died on June 14 after being pulled from a river in Tameside.
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