THE Mystery of remains of a 'romantic meal for two' left in woodland sparks concern for readers.

An award-winning photographer has shared his frustration after he discovered a table with the remnants of a romantic meal for two seemingly 'abandoned' in a wood.

Ashley Cooper, from Ambleside, was on a walk through woodland near Blea Tarn when he came across the extraordinary set up.

His photographs of the table and chairs, champagne, left over cake and tea set have now gone viral, causing huge anger among Cumbrians at the extravagant dining arrangement being left behind.

Observer Corps said: "Maybe the couple just went home and cleared it up the next day?"

Diversity Grove: "Arrest the photographer for littering."

Talks rubbish said: "Treat this as art! Am I talking rubbish?"

Smileplease said: "Wheres the waiter when you need them!

"They obviously took the bottle and ran without paying! Maybe the music was too loud so they went back to their boat - voltswagon camper!"

"As long as they had fun - who cares!!"

Getting the balance: "The person who cares is the one who has to clean it all up.

"It's easy to make a comment like you have but the reality is this is how people are treating the area now with no regard for anyone or anything."

Oliver Postgate said: "Most likely the couple went for a romantic walk after their meal and then packed up and left. Meanwhile some busybody wasted rangers time on a wild goose chase."