Help field riding/ bridleways by Wilby Northants

[vikkibeth]

I am in a frustrating position, have been told today by a farmer that he didn't want us to ride on his field, after spending almost the last two years plodding round and having never seen anyone to tell me that we couldnt. We always hugged the edges being careful not to cause any problems and never did more than walk. I understand it's his land but was informed by him there is a bridle path attached to the field but it very over run and very unrideable. Where I have my horses that is the only field that I can get to and my only other option is to ride on the road but that's very much like taking you life into your own hands as drivers plet through the village as its more of a thoroughfare and your lucky if they vaguely slow down to the speed limit, even though I am fully hi vized up, thank goodness for a safe horse! My field now is bogged up so am totally at a loss where I can go. I
am just wondering if someone might be able to help me a suggest somewhere we could ride without causing any one problems. Thank you for your help!

 

[siennamum]

Can you confirm whether there actually is a bridleway. If there is it should be on Ordnance Survey

 

[vikkibeth]

I have been assured it is by a local but going to get my hands on one to look.

 

[pixie]

go to bing.com and look up the area on the map. There is an option to view it as an ordinance survey map. Bridlepaths are a long green dash line. Footpaths are a short green dash line.

 

[vikkibeth]

Cheers pixie I will do when I get home

 

[PeterNatt]

The first thing to do is to determine the status of the track that has been suggested is a bridleway by contacting th 'Definitive Map Officer' at your local County Council. They will be able to tell you of what status this track is. If it is a public right of way such as a bridleway or restricted byway then you can use it on horse back. If it is overgrown or un- passable then contact the Access Officer of your local County Council and they will arrange to get it cleared. If you require further assistance then contact your local county BHS bridleway officer and they will be only too pleased to assist you.
Assuming you are in Northamptonshire your local BHS access officer is Pat Conlon Tel: 01604 863021 Email: pat@roade.plus.com The chairman of your local BHS committeee is Ruth Court Tel: 07771 861188 Email: ruth.court@hotmail.co.uk
If you require further assistance then you can also conact me at peter.natt@btinternet.com
If you are interested in the creation of a network of local bridleways or restricted byways then join the BHS and become a member of your local County Group.