UK Rights of Way - Lobby your MP to Open Up More Rights of Way

Probably been mentioned here before.

In 1968 CTC, the national cyclists’ organisation, successfully lobbied
to allow off-road cyclists to make use of bridleways, which opened up
hundreds of new trails across the UK.

On October 11th MPs will vote on the Natural Environment and Rural
Communities Bill, whose rights of way clauses could provide welcome
protection for trails and the countryside from the damage caused by
motorised vehicles. With a suitable amendment, the Bill could also help
clarify cyclists’ ability to claim rights of way, in the same way that
walkers and horse-riders can at present.

CTC is lobbying MPs to ensure that cyclists can claim ‘restricted
byway’ rights. This would enable new trails to be opened for off-road
cycling, because where there is enough evidence of past cycle use, we
will gain a permanent right to use the trail!

This could provide our first new opportunity to claim off-road rights
for cyclists in almost 40 years.

Please visit www.ctc.org.uk to register your support.

Thanks
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Paul King