THE removal of cycle trails in woods on the Penrose Estate near Porthleven has met with a mixed response from bikers and walkers. This week rangers at Penrose near Porthleven started work on removing a network of unauthorised mountain bike trails that they say have caused significant damage to wildlife habitats, historic features and farm infrastructure. In a statement issued on Facebook the National Trust said the work puts a strain on already stretched resources keeping the estate accessible to everyone and they will be working with Devon and Cornwall Police to stop the trails being built again. The trails and their use create serious safety hazards for other visitors, it said. We welcome responsible cycling on the Bridleway network at Penrose. This repair work pulls away our resources at a time when we are stretched and working hard on other tasks to keep Penrose accessible for everyone to enjoy.