These are some of the most notorious locations around the Southampton area that are used for dogging, according to some websites advertising meet-ups.
The activity is described as the practice of watching or engaging in exhibitionist sexual activity in a public place, and there are several adult websites where exhibitionists rate and review the spots.
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.
Websites such as 'swingingheaven.co.uk' have listed locations around the Southampton area which have been used for dogging, and are ones you might want to avoid late at night.
5 notorious Southampton dogging hotspots
Southampton Centurion Business Park
The business park in Bitterne was mentioned by a website user specifying it as "just over Northam Bridge going out of the town on the A3024".
It was described as "nice and quiet" at night with couples often using it after pubs and clubs close.
They added: "Round the back by the gym facing the water is best. Mainly in-car action. Has been good with good looking young couples giving shows."
Southampton Common
The Cemetery Road section of Southampton Common was mentioned a couple of times on the website, with Tuesday evenings being specified for when the activity goes on.
A "large cul-de-sac with car park" is a meeting point along with the "surrounding bushes and grass areas".
Weston Shore
The park down by Weston Shore was named as an area for dogging by one user, who warned it could get cold because "you are right by the sea".
Car park near Polygon area
One website user mentions a car park in the "polygon area off commercial road" as a dogging area, which is supposedly "very popular with young beautiful couples".
They specify that you go into Morris Road then on your "first left" there is a "huge car park" where this activity takes place.
Unspecified woodland location near Southampton water
Another user mentioned a "beautiful wood location overlooking Southampton water" which could be referring to the Royal Victoria Country Park.
They said: "Lots of paths and secluded areas for fun. Mainly gay men in there but good place to go any time of day."
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