Is it true that there is no distinction between on foot/bike/horse?

well we can tell them apart, but yes we can ride where we like pretty much as long as we do so responsibly.

Basically, correct.

Of course, what is responsible might limit your choices.

Oh – there was a court case recently involving a path and it being restricted to certain users, but that (currently) is a one-off.

Access rights are not very good here you would be better staying where you are.

Essentially there is no distinction. However, its meant to be responsible access not a free for all.

Access rights extend to cycling. Cycling on hard surfaces, such as wide paths and tracks, causes few problems. On narrow routes, cycling may cause problems for other people, such as walkers and horse riders. If this occurs, dismount and walk until the path becomes suitable again. Do not endanger walkers and horse riders: give other users advance warning of your presence and give way to them on a narrow path. Take care not to alarm farm animals, horses and wildlife. If you are cycling off-path, particularly in winter, avoid:
– going onto wet, boggy or soft ground; and
– churning up the surface.

Full Access Code

Better to turn it around. Is it true that England makes bizarre distinctions between different modes of transport* regarding access? 😉

*OK, I’ll caveat that with “non-motorised” before the pedants step-in!

Many bridleways turn into footpaths (or disappear completely!) as they cross the border between South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Seems to be a lot better in Scotland.

Nah – it’s rubbish. Have a look at an OS map of England and one of Scotland. See all those little pink trails on the English on showing all of the various tracks and paths?? Tons of them. Now look at the Scottish one. That’s right, there’s hardly any.

See – much better south of the border.

In Scotlandshire, we just let our fists do the talking.

I’m only joking btw – I’m on my first/last warning so its probably a good idea to let the mods know when I’m being daft 😛

From the 12th August onwards its the people with the shotguns that have the right…

Even if you are a grouse riding a bike.