The Lake District should be open to all | Letters

Cumbrian resident John McCurrie says the national park is held back by shortages of infrastructure and imagination. And Michael O'Hara says it's unfair to point the finger at mountain bikers for damage to the fells

Re Michael Reardon's letter about his fears that Lycra-clad mountain bikers" are damaging Lake District fells (Letters, 24 August), the Lake District is many things to many people. It's home, business, a holiday destination and everything in between. It's also inspiring, twee and exciting. It is a quiet place to reflect on life as much as it is a playground for adrenaline junkies and people exploring their personal boundaries.

Folk have a right to voice their dismay at cyclists, 4x4 drivers and even horse riders. People also have a right to complain about 15mph tourist drivers, litter louts and sheep worriers. Similarly, we all have a right to voice opposition to second-home owners, expensive pubs and poor infrastructure.