A19 Wolviston roundabout and A689 Rushyford are 'dogging hotspots'

Motorists might get more than they bargained for on some North East and North Yorkshire roads after they were listed on a website.

'Dogging,' which is a term used for sexual activity in a public place while others watch, is widely discouraged by forces across the UK.

Last year, North Yorkshire Police were forced to put out an appeal for ideas after reports of dogging in a lay by off the A19 at Skelton, near York.

However, the site s*xincarparks.com has listed some of the most popular areas across our patch.

Among the recommended spots is a road just off the Wolviston roundabout on the A19, which the website says is ‘quiet enough, always busy’.

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Also making the list are two laybys on the A689, one at Rushyford which is described as ‘good fun’ and another one on the way to Hartlepool, which the website says is a ‘very good spot’.

The layby off the A689 Rushyford is branded 'good fun' by the website. (Image: GOOGLE)

Meanwhile, Morrisons car park at Seaburn makes the list, described as a ‘great dogging site near the beach’, while St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay is also named as another coastal destination.

St Mary's Lighthouse, Whitley Bay. The car park makes the list. (Image: PA)

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But Durham Police was keen to say that dogging ‘is not considered to be a particular issue in the county,' although did urge people to report any concerns they may have.

A force spokesperson said: “This activity is not considered to be a particular issue in our force area.

“However, anyone who is concerned about inappropriate or suspicious behaviour happening in their area should contact their local neighbourhood policing team so they can address it accordingly.”

The activity of 'dogging' is not a specific offence under English Law, but often prompts controversy among those in the areas involved.

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