SIR – It is with great regret that I write this letter, but we recently visited the home of the Brontes, and what we encountered was absolutely appalling – you call yourself a tourist destination? Dog dirt was everywhere. We took photos of the wonderful views and had to wipe dog dirt off our boots. We encountered a lady with a sheep dog who allowed her pet to defecate and then just walk off. We stood disgusted. She laughed and told us that was the ‘Yorkshire way’. Within three days, dog dirt becomes toxic as it has toximoplasmosis inside the maggots. It can cause inflammation of the brain and also has a blinding effect. It is paramount we all take responsibility for our animals.

Our travels have taken us all over the world. We wonder how long England will remain high in the tourist destination for good holidays? It reminds us of a third world country.

The wonders of Stanbury village, including the turkeys we encountered – and their owner – and the Wuthering Heights pub, could not compensate for what we found.

Our everlasting image is of dog dirt on our shoes – and that is not the way forward.

B White, Wingfield Way, South Ruislip