It is like a war zone with burnt out cars and wrecks

Mark Crowley, forester

Part of the solution could see part of a working quarry turned into a legal biking zone.

Eakring Road, which leads to the dumping ground, could also be closed to bikes and cars.

Mark Crowley, a Forestry Commission forester at Sherwood, said: "It is a major problem. It is like a war zone with burnt out cars and wrecks.

"There is also fly-tipping with old beds, washing machines and rubble - you name it, it is there. It is a thoroughly unpleasant place.

Dave Shardlow: Dumped car danger

"The eyesore is one problem, but the public health issue is more important.

"Some of the material that comes off the cars is pretty horrendous.

"The motorbikes are different. There is nuisance with the noise and dangers of them running into people or horses and causing accidents."

Inspector Dave Shardlow of Nottinghamshire police said the dumped cars were a danger.

"We think there is in excess of 100 to 120 vehicles in all and they're coming all the time."