These are some of the most notorious locations around Wiltshire area used for dogging, according to advertising meet-ups.
Dogging became popular in 2003 when couples could arrange meetings conveniently on the internet.
During and after the pandemic, the activity increased following lessened restrictions.
Dogging is not banned under a specific law in the UK, but people who get caught can be charged under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 with public lewdness and indecent exposure.
The term means to have or observe exhibitionist sex in a public or semi-public place, usually outside, where other people will watch and sometimes join in.
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Websites such as 'swingingheaven.co.uk' have listed locations around the Wiltshire area which have been used for dogging, and are ones you might want to avoid late at night.
If you want to report meet-ups or avoid them altogether, below are just some of the spots listed.
Barbury Castle to the south of Swindon is also among the top sites according to users, and is described as ‘Wiltshire’s most well-known location’.
Below are just some of the spots listed by adult website users.
- Amesbury – near Beacon Hill.
- Badbury Clump, off the A420
- Tog Hill, off A46
- Off A419, towards South Cerney
- Barbury Castle, Swindon
- Caps Lane car park
- Chittoe Heath Clatford Woods, near Marlborough
- Dorcan Industrial Estate, Swindon
- Moulden Hill County Park, Swindon – police have been known to patrol this area
- Nightingale Woods in South Marston
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Sex in public
A 2016 survey revealed that 43 per cent of Brits admitted to getting it on in a public place.
The study conducted by the TV channel Alibi showed that it was the second most common crime, after speeding, which people admitted to having committed.
Some of those surveyed admitted they have sex in a public place weekly.
Dogging, sex in public, watched by others is not illegal in itself but it can be if another person sees the act.
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