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Like it or not, our beautiful countryside seems to have a significant number of dogging sites.

At least that's according to Swinging Heaven, a website for people who meet up in secluded places to either have sex or watch others having sex.

Those who use the website have identified Derbyshire's hotspots - so you know where to avoid at night if dogging isn't exactly your cup of tea.

Remember though folks, even if dogging is not technically illegal, those taking part run the risk of being charged with offences including outraging public decency and indecent exposure.

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Here are Derbyshire's 16 most popular dogging sites, according to Swinging Heaven:

1. A516

One post identifies a lay-by just off the A50 on the A516 near Derby.

The poster says the site is a rest area for lorries at night but provides “all types of fun and frolics by horny lorry drivers, doggers and just some curious types that like a bit of outdoor fun”.

We’ll take their word for it.

(Image: Google Maps)

2. A field just off Normanton Road, Derby

An unusual spot in the city.

According to an anonymous poster, swingers can meet nearby and make their way to the "corner field" afterwards.

(Image: Google Maps)

3. Allestree Park car park

One of the most popular sites, according to Swingers Heaven.

The area gets “quite busy” from 10.30pm onwards when all the dog walkers have gone home. Well, most of them...

(Image: Google Maps)

4. Albert Village Lake Car Park, Swadlincote

A well-known beauty spot in Swadlincote for dog walkers and nature lovers.

But, according to one swinger, the car park is a “nice quiet location” and is active on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

(Image: Google Maps)

5. Alport Heights, near Wirksworth

A remote beauty spot located four miles west of Ambergate. It has a popular picnic site and great views and is apparently great for newbies to the swinging scene.

“During the day it is full of families, picnickers and pensioners admire one of the best views in the East Midlands. If only they knew," reads one comment on Swinging Heaven.

Well, now they do.

(Image: Google Maps)

6. Fernilee Reservoir, High Peak

According to one poster, there is a “really enjoyable” gathering just off a lay-by on Long Hill Road, just opposite the Fernilee Reservoir.

“Please remember to make it clear what you're looking for. Don't forget to flash your lights”, it says.

We’ll remember that.

(Image: Google Maps)

7. Highoredish Picnic Site, Chesterfield

Known for its stunning views and circular walks, this areas is known to swingers.

So you may not get the views you were expecting.

(Image: Google Maps)

8. Flash Lane, Matlock

Of course there's a dogging spot called Flash Lane.

But one poster on Swinging Heaven claims it's a “very active site”.

The post says the area is “active” during the day time with “good spots” down the road for people to “have some fun”.

Not birdwatching we're guessing.

(Image: Google Maps)

9. Mam Torr car park

Also known as the Mam Nick car park, this is one of Derbyshire's best well-known hills and a popular spot for swingers.

A poster says the car park is “good” on a Thursday night.

(Image: Google Maps)

10. Markeaton Park car parks

One of Derby’s most popular parks in the city, that attracts one millions visitors a year. And some of them are apparently doggers.

A post says that both car parks in the area are known to be popular spots for swingers.

"Not Markeaton Park!", says one alarmed commenter.

(Image: Google Maps)

11. Mill Lane, Chesterfield

Just before you get to Hardwick Hall, Mill Lane is a popular spot for swingers.

Apparently there’s “action all the time”.

Hopefully not when people are driving down there.

(Image: Google Maps)

12. Shillito Woods, Dronfield

Another popular area, according to Swingers Heaven.

Two posts have praised this area’s “secluded” and “discrete location” and is “ideal for first timers looking for a bit of action”.

(Image: Google Maps)





13. Sunny Dale Park

This Littleover park has been praised by swingers due to "the woods at the back".

It's a "great" area for couples and allegedly comes alive between 7pm and 9pm every night.

(Image: Google maps)

14. Boundary Lane, Etwall

Swingers have described this spot as "amazing" from 8-12pm.

One user wrote: "Tucked away nice and no police attention."

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15. Lowes Lane, Matlock

Users on Swinging Heaven say Lowes Lane in Matlock offers "lots of lay-bys" for swingers.

The road is very close to the A50 so is easily accessible which is comforting to know.

(Image: Google maps)

16. Black Rocks car park

This secluded area is a favourite amongst Derbyshire swingers.

One user wrote on Swinging Heaven: "Had a fab time watching and joining in!"