About public rights of way
Riders, walkers and cyclists
You cannot ride a horse or a bike on a footpath without the prior consent of the landowner, otherwise you would be committing trespass against the landowner or occupier concerned.
Horse riders and walkers have equal rights on bridleways, but cyclists are only allowed to use bridleways as of right provided they give way to pedestrians and horse riders. (Section 30, Countryside Act 1968)
Illegal use of motorcycles
Motorcycles and quad bikes are not allowed on public footpath and bridleways, or on any other countryside site or public open space. Illegal use of motorcycles is both a nuisance and a danger to other users.
The Council and the Police are working together to tackle illegal motorcycles across the Borough and try to prevent it from occurring. Any incidents involving motorcycles should be reported both to the Council and the Police.