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1. qwerty - Member

   Is it correct that a private estate which has bridleways passing through it as marked on an OS map refuse cyclists to enter whilst allowing horse riders?

   The estate in question is the Bathurst Estate, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

   http://www.cirencesterpark.co.uk/index.php?mpl=17

   I'm new to the area and was very politely asked to leave the estate as I'd wandered near the polo grounds but other areas such as the Macmillan bridleway sections also have the Bathurst Estate signs erected stating no cyclists.

   Posted 9 months ago #
2. z1ppy - Member

   Are they bridlepaths or permissive paths?
   Bridleways are open - permissive path, it's down to the land owner.

   Ask your local right of way officer to confirm.

   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rights_of_way_in_England_and_Wales

   Posted 9 months ago #
3. mrmo - Member

   tell them to f*** off, i have seen the signs and ignore them where applicable. There are bridleways on the estate, there are signs that say no cycling, and i seem to remember signs with hours on them as well.

   Posted 9 months ago #
4. qwerty - Member

   Marked as bridleway on OS map but I think it states permissive access on the estate signs.
   I'm sure he has a very good legal team and knows his stuff but seemed a little odd to me.

   Posted 9 months ago #
5. Stoner - Member

   need to double check on the definitive map at Shire Hall in Gloucester.
   http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=7998

   if a bridleway, then you have legal access right, if a footpath with permissive use for horses (permission granted by land owner) then you dont.

   Unfortunately for you you cant check def map online, like we can in Worcs. You have to go to shire hall.

   Posted 9 months ago #
6. nbt - Member

   Checkl with your local ROW officer, as per z1ppy. OS map may not reflect the legal situation, it may be permissive in which case they can ask you to leave, but if it's a true right of way then the ROW officer will want to have a word with them

   Posted 9 months ago #
7. qwerty - Member

   Ok, cheers i'll do.some digging.

   No chance of bicycle polo there then i'm guessing

   Posted 9 months ago #
8. blanche - Member

   Z1ppy has the answer.
   Look up the right of way officer and ask to see the definitive map of the area.
   There can be bye-laws which can prevent bridleways legal access. But, if bye-laws aren't in place, then the definitive map is your defence.

   Posted 9 months ago #

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