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So this is the entrance to a field that runs along the side of a bridleway I use, this photo was taken the other side of this field and this is another entrance. The field is open to walkers and has a nice grass track around the edge and opens onto the bridleway at many points. Before riding in it I want to know if I am allowed to or not :rolleyes:
Before finding the farmer, I thought I would try and find out what the sign means going into the field... So does anybody have any ideas?
Thanks :)

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To be honest, it doesnt look like an 'official' sign! If there are no company names, council name, anything like that, then it could of been put there by anyone!
 
For a bridleway, the sign is a blue arrow on a white background.
You could check the OS map which will indicate whether its a footbath or bridlepath. You should be able to find it on line too, either your county council website for a list of BW's or on the Bing maps.
 
Get an ordnance survey map of the area and check if it shows it is a bridlepath or a footpath.
If a bridlepath then you are OK to ride it. If a footpath only then you cannot ride it (unless you get permission)
 
I always thought these had different colour backing to denote what the route is ie one colour for footpath and one for bridlepath

I cant see the backing on my computer as it doesnt display colour correctly... is there one?
 
there is another strange one on the other side of the field, a the end of the bridle path! I will try and find a photo of this sign.
I am trying to locate all bridle paths close to me but to be honest I am finding it difficult to find actual details or maps of them! :mad:
 
the backing is just the post, and the arrow is white! Same on the other side of the field. To be honest my closest bridle path isn't an "obvious" bridlepath, the signs aren't very clear or noticeable for that matter so its only because I know the route that I know we are allowed to ride on it. This bit just confuses me because it is along the bridle path and open up onto the path.... I am going to try and find a map I think!
 
just to add to the confussion, we have some 'permitted horse routes' near us which are not bridleways and don't show up on OS maps but are set up by the council.

They have wooden signs with blue arrows on at the ends and just wooden pillars with blue bands on along the route, there's no background to the arrows (ie. just carved into the wood then painted blue) ;)
 
We have signs like that on permissive pathways in a local woods, there are different coloured arrows depening on which route you are walking (no bridleways in the area i am talking about) - so you may find that its a coloured arrow relating to a 2 mile route, and elsewhere there may be a blue arrow for a 1 mile route etc etc...
 
Polly Peewee said:
just to add to the confussion, we have some 'permitted horse routes' near us which are not bridleways and don't show up on OS maps but are set up by the council.

They have wooden signs with blue arrows on at the ends and just wooden pillars with blue bands on along the route, there's no background to the arrows (ie. just carved into the wood then painted blue) ;)
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On our closest bridleway, it forks off into "permitted horse routes" for a longer ride and there is one sign saying this, and when you get on it you would have no clue you are allowed to ride on there as it is along the edge of a castle which is a popular tourist attraction! Hence the confusion :rolleyes:
 
Contact the 'Definitive Map Officer' at your local county council and they will advise you of the current status of this path/route.
(A map may be out of daye)
Once you have determinedthe status of the path then contact the chief access officer at the County Council and ask them to correctly mark the route.

Round Yellow Signs with white arrow = Public Footpath
Round Blue Signs with white arrow = Bridleway
Round Red Sign with white arrow = Restricted Byway
 
I would look up your councils rights of way department and ask them if they have a map of all the routes you are allowed to ride on.
If you are doing your own survey, why don't you help even more by going along to one of the rights of way forums to represent horseriders. Most of them are informal and you will be helping all riders in your area.
If there is already a rider represented on the forum, they could give you their contact details, I'm sure you will be welcomed if you are wanting to help ;)
 
I have sent an email to my local council so I will see what they say!
It is just so frustrating, I live in the middle of the country side yet I have barely any off road riding, we are surrounded by fields and woods!!! :confused:
My next port of call will be to contact local farmers and seek permission to ride on their land If I get nowhere with the council!
 
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