Cycleable paths / routes

[Gooby]

Some of the paths we take are marked with yellow and / or blue markers by the national trust. Can we cycle these?

[ewenm]

Yellow is usually used for footpaths - cycling NOT allowed.
Blue is usually used for bridleways - cycling allowed.

I'd check an OS map to determine which bits are footpaths and which are bridleways.

[Gooby]

The information that I recieved was that yellow was a footpath but cycling was still allowed.
is this correct?

[madbadger]

Gooby said:

The information that I recieved was that yellow was a footpath but cycling was still allowed.
is this correct?

Not if it is a footpath. If the NT have designated it as a 'footpath' but it is not really then it may be.

The OS is the guideline. Where are you talking about?

[Gooby]

madbadger said:

Gooby said:

The information that I recieved was that yellow was a footpath but cycling was still allowed.
is this correct?

Not if it is a footpath. If the NT have designated it as a 'footpath' but it is not really then it may be.

The OS is the guideline. Where are you talking about?

In the purbecs, above Old Harry, there is a path that leads down from a point called "stone Seat" at the bottom this branches right to some cracking single track.

I can not find any guidance on the NT web site....

[madbadger]

Is it here?



Map isn't very helpful here, but it looks like it is either track or permissable recreational route.

[Gazzab]

You cant cycle on all bridleways. The o/s map for my area shows loads of areas of bridleway but there are signs up confirming bikes are not allowed. It is quite frustrating but I think it is important to obey the rules (particularly as I live there).

[madbadger]

That's odd. Map from OS online shows up at work, but nothing showing at home.

[ewenm]

Gazzab said:

You cant cycle on all bridleways. The o/s map for my area shows loads of areas of bridleway but there are signs up confirming bikes are not allowed. It is quite frustrating but I think it is important to obey the rules (particularly as I live there).

Presumably they quote the relevant bylaw for that - as far as I know the local council would need to pass a bylaw to exclude cyclists from specific bridleways.

[Kermit power]

Gazzab said:

You cant cycle on all bridleways. The o/s map for my area shows loads of areas of bridleway but there are signs up confirming bikes are not allowed. It is quite frustrating but I think it is important to obey the rules (particularly as I live there).

Are you sure the signs are excluding pushbikes? Motorbikes aren't allowed on bridleways, but I've never come across any bridleways that exclude mountain bikes, other than a couple of temporary closures to pretty much everything because the track was knackered.

[Gazzab]

Kermit power said:

Gazzab said:

You cant cycle on all bridleways. The o/s map for my area shows loads of areas of bridleway but there are signs up confirming bikes are not allowed. It is quite frustrating but I think it is important to obey the rules (particularly as I live there).

Are you sure the signs are excluding pushbikes? Motorbikes aren't allowed on bridleways, but I've never come across any bridleways that exclude mountain bikes, other than a couple of temporary closures to pretty much everything because the track was knackered.

No there are definitely bridleways on the OS right by my house where I am not allowed to cycle. There are signs (and horses) AND I was told off once by a neighbour.

[ewenm]

Gazzab said:

Kermit power said:

Gazzab said:

You cant cycle on all bridleways. The o/s map for my area shows loads of areas of bridleway but there are signs up confirming bikes are not allowed. It is quite frustrating but I think it is important to obey the rules (particularly as I live there).

Are you sure the signs are excluding pushbikes? Motorbikes aren't allowed on bridleways, but I've never come across any bridleways that exclude mountain bikes, other than a couple of temporary closures to pretty much everything because the track was knackered.

No there are definitely bridleways on the OS right by my house where I am not allowed to cycle. There are signs (and horses) AND I was told off once by a neighbour.

Seriously, I'd be asking my local council why that is the case. As far as I know, the landowner can't just decide off their own bat not to allow bicycles, they'd need a bylaw (or similar) passing in the council.

Edit: your council should have someone who has responsibility for access and rights of way.

Edited by ewenm on Tuesday 14th July 16:42

[Gazzab]

I live in the middle of Peak Park and I guess that might explain...?

[ewenm]

Gazzab said:

I live in the middle of Peak Park and I guess that might explain...?

The Peak District National Park? If so, they definitely have access officers who will be able to clear up why certain bridleways are closed to bikes. There may be a completely legitimate reason for it (erosion control, delicate or rare plant life, etc).