Its been repaired so that all users can use it.
If you think that sort of surface 'repair' is ok, would you be happy for them to do it to all ROW around your way so everyone can access them?
Councils have an obligation to keep the bridleways in good repair – if you want an eroded rocky mess
Most of the repaired ROW's are not rocky messes, but easy access double track that they think are ideal for 'all' user groups. If not then the Beast in the Peak is under threat from the tarmac!
There are plenty of different types of places people can go to get their fix, why does good money have to be spent making bridleways look like canal tow paths?