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Here's a cheeky trail dilemma...........
In the woods there's a footpath (FC fire road, not a path, at no point is it narrower than 7 meters or so with big drainage channels either side).
Off said path there are several paths marked with signs saying walkers only, no horse riders or cycles.
Being cheeky we went exploring last week and found what can only be some long abandoned DH runs (wayy to twisty to be a footpath), no footprints or tyre marks in evidence and on the OS maps it doesnt appear at all.
So, seeing as the walkers have been given them then abandoned them, is it beyond the cheeky ethos to ride them again?
So then, if there's no bylaws in place and the land owner cannot demonstrate and of the above points, then you're allowed to ride there.
Almost; the land owner doesn't have to demonstrate anything. The landowner (or their 'agent') can ask you to leave for no reason at all.
Yes. All the time. And quite frankly, I dont give a toss.
i used to ride wherever i wanted, being polite and friendly to everyone i met and never had any bother but now i worry that some stranger in a far off place will say nasty things at me on internet forums so now i just stay in