overgrown bridleway who should i contact?

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dixieandfinn

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just got back from a hack and me and my friend were verbally attacked by a man with his dog.we were only walking single file and nothing happened and he said we shouldnt be riding on that path,which led to an arguement and him shouting at us.i was under impression you could ride anywhere that was public and not private?the path is quite wide and has plenty of room for everyone. trouble is the bridle path nearby that takes you in the same direction is terribly overgrown and unnsuitable to ride on.who would you contact to sort the bridleway out so we dont get screamed at again!!!stupid man!!!apart from that had a lovely ride in the sunshine :-)
 
Your local council should be able to put you in touch with the bridleways officer or the BHS.
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I'm sure there will be someone on here who can give you a website - change you post title to include 'about overgrown bridleways' or something and they'll see it.
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You're not really allowed to ride on any path that doesn't say private! Lots of people get quite funny about this, so I would be carefull, do as Slinky says and try to get the bridleway sorted.
 
I am the BHS bridleway officer for North Herts so can answer your question..

Horses may not be ridden on a Public Footpath. They may be ridden on a Public Bridleway, Restricted Byway, RUPP (Route used as a public Path) and a BOAT (Byway open to all traffic).

To determine where your public rights of way are buy a copy of the local Ordnance Survey Map (Either the Landranger or Exploree series).

As regards overgrown Public Rights of Way contact your local Access Department at your County Hall. Best to write to them by Royal Mail Special Delivery enclosing a map showing where the problem is. The reason to use Royal Mail Special Delivery is that they can not then deny receiving your letter!

If they do not co-operate then contact your local BHS Bridleway Officer. I can provide you with their contact details if you advise me of the nearest Town and County to where you keep your horse. My E-mail is info@bhs-herts.org.uk

Any problems or questions contact me.
 
Sounds like a Public Footpath to me which horses are not allowed on. As PeterNatt says, contact your local Council to complani about the bridlepath being overgrown.

*Reminds me: I must do something about the Bridlepath near me where a local has tried for years to close it, currently has "No Horses" and "No Motorbikes" stickers over the bridlepath sign, and puts up blockages along the ath. Shame someone regularly removes the blockages *whistles innocently*
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Actually, the only trespass you are committing when riding on a public footpath, is against the landowner.

This came up at a LAF meeting when someone was asking about cyclists riding on public footpaths, and who "policed" this. The reply was, more or less, you have to catch them first.

Has anyone heard of a rider being prosecuted for riding on a public footpath. What might happen of course, is a physical block being put, like a locked gate or stile.

But of course we riders are so law-abiding that we don't do things like riding on public footpaths and where we are not supposed to go.
 
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