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Bridleways: Urban Areas

Asked by Mrs Elsie BlundellLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 72115

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential potential impact of bridleways on supporting active travel in urban areas.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Decisions on measures to support active travel, including through the use of bridleways, are a matter for local authorities.

Active Travel England encourages local authorities to consult with local groups, such as equestrians, where any proposed active travel project involves the proposed use of a bridleway. This is appliable to both urban and rural areas.

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