Rights of access, can someone clear something up for me?

[EllieBeast]

Hey guys, I know we can ride on bridleways, but are we allowed on RUPPS, Byways, Permissive Byways, Restricted Byways? (can anyone think of any others i may have missed? ) I know Footpaths are out of bounds, we are so short of offroad hacking in my area, i want to make sure im maximising where i can ride! Thanks!

 

[zoelouisem]

I think were allowd to ride on byways but i could be wrong we used to at my old yard! Although someone who knows more about it feel free to correct me!!!

 

[SpottedCat]

Yes, you can ride on all those (although the permissive paths you need to check each one individually).

RUPPs are Road Used as Public Path - but these are being reclassified, usually as restricted byways. Byways are open to all traffic, Restricted byways are only open to non-motorised traffic, permissive paths - it depends on what the landowner allows, and the sign should make that clear.

 

[EllieBeast]

Thanks guys, thats fab i went exploring earlier and found some great byways, so this is fab news!

 

[Echo Bravo]

Yes you can

 

[Arkmiido]

My understanding was (having spoken to the local council rights of way peeps) that you can also ride (and carriage-drive) on footpaths WITH the landowners' permission, providing you don't trash the path for walkers. Can ride and drive on a restricted byways too. Have a look on an OS map of your area, and also see if there are any TROT routes locally (but you do have to pay for those!)