The brakes are being slammed on anti-social bikers who have reportedly caused mayhem on Furness beaches. Trouble began brewing in February when longer hours of daylight saw groups of scrambler bike riders disturb the peace for residents of South Walney Caravan Park. This has recently become an issue for beaches in and near Askam as well. The noisy machines roared along the sands and winding tracks facing the Irish Sea, which eventually resulted in caravan park owner Simon Mulgrew calling on Cumbria County Council – and the police – to intervene. Concerns were also raised by South Walney Nature Reserve warden Sarah Dalrymple, who feared the bikers could damage rare plants and disrupt nesting birds.