Bradley Stoke police have told motorcyclists they could have their bikes crushed if they ride them in the Three Brooks Nature Reserve.

The warning comes after complaints from residents, living alongside the reserve, about the nuisance riding.

Officers say youths, often without helmets, are scrambling around the duck pond near to Juniper Way.

PC Michael Friis said: “These youngsters are putting themselves at risk, and endangering the children and walkers who visit this popular site.

“If anyone does get hurt, it would be very difficult to get medical help onto the site.

“There are no rights of way for vehicles across this reserve. Only pedal cycles and walkers are permitted.

“Anyone caught riding any sort of motorbike in the nature reserve could find their vehicle seized and even crushed by police.”

Officers from the Bradley Stoke beat have now stepped up high-visibility patrols around the nature reserve.

Temperatures in Bradley Stoke are set to soar into the 20s this week - and what better way could there be to enjoy the sunshine than a walk around the Three Brooks Nature Reserve?

We’ve been out with the camera this weekend to take some fantastic photographs of some of the sights at the reserve - click the thumbnails below to see those.

You can find more images by checking out our In Pictures section or more information about the reserve itself can be found here.

Parts of the Three Brooks Nature Reserve are under water on Friday following the severe weather.

If you got caught in the chaos we’d love to hear your experiences - click through to post your comments.

You can also see photos of the bad weather conditions - check out the gallery here.