RIDER RIGHTS
Says Naomi Smith
It is all too possible to round a corner on horseback
and come upon a group of cattle with no prior warning -this WILL result in
a horse being badly spooked at best, bolting at worst -it is only a matter of
time ........... read more
Wamy Way, Mildenhall to West bridleway, Suffolk.
Reference number 3344306.
"The county council does not consider the improvement work to be dangerous"
Says Suffolk County Council
We can now provide you with the following update and information
The county council has the powers to improve public highways, including public bridleways, and consent from the environment minister was neither sought nor required.
The only change to the definitive map and statement was to widen part of the bridleway to accommodate equestrians, this was achieved by deed of dedication.
The county council does not consider the improvement work to be dangerous and the bridleway will continue to be monitored to assess its effect on pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians.
A copy of the county council’s insurance policy cover is attached to this email.”
Says Linda Wright
We moved to a Shropshire location a year ago having surveyed the local OS
map and noted the significant number of bridleways around the property.
Sadly the map appears a total fiction. Scarce any of the bridleways are
usable ........... read more