Nottinghamshire Access & Bridleways

Unrideable bridlepaths

Anyone who uses a bridlepath will, at some time, come across obstructions, fly-tipping, vehicles and other problems, often making the track unrideable. One such bridlepath that seems to be having more than its fair share of problems is the one that heads north-west out of East Leake, Nottinghamshire (Stocking Lane, going by Crow Hill Wood). If you know this bridlepath and have experienced problems then please, don’t just moan about it, make an official complaint. If enough people submit a report, then something will be done about it.
For this, and other bridlepath problems, if it’s a case of illegal vehicle use, then contact the police and your local council. Contact the county council’s rights of way department and the district council’s environment department for fly-tipping and obstructions should be reported to the rights of way office.
If you’re not sure who to approach, call your local BHS county access officer – they will be pleased to help you.

Nottingham City Rights of Way Improvement Plan

Believe it or not, the city of Nottingham has lots of bridleways. For instance, in Colwick Park virtually every path is a bridleway and there are several places to park a horsebox. There is also a good network out past Clifton, and near Bulwell.
Therefore this is a timely reminder to have a look at the Nottingham City Rights of Way Improvement Plan, which is out for consultation until the end of July. The plan can be accessed either by visiting the council’s website (www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk and then click on Transport and Streets, then Public Rights of Way) or you should be able to see a copy at the city centre library or council offices.
BHS Nottinghamshire’s County Access Officer, Angela Cooke, sits on the City Council Local Access Forum and she will be happy to help with any queries and would certainly appreciate your input and support into what is, after all, a very important document for horse riders! Contact Angela by email on: Helen.cooke3@ntlworld.com.

Help!

If there is anyone out there who would be interested and willing to be on an unofficial list of people who care about bridleways please contact our Rights of way Officer – Angela Cooke.  Angela is trying to have someone who she can contact in every parish should there be a local problem that needs looking at. Hopefully she would never have to contact you but the more people willing to help the more we can help you to keep your bridleways and access routes as we would all like to find them. If you can help please contact Angela at helencooke3@ntlworld.com.