Chess Valley Bridleways Association

About Chess Valley Bridleways Association (CVBA)

Founded in 1973, following the death of a horse involved in a road traffic accident, the CVBA's principal aim is to contribute to making the area as safe as possible for horse riders and other road users. It works closely with Parish, District and County councils, landowners and other bodies interested in Rights of Way.

The CVBA works to grow off-road riding and we also strive to keep local bridleways and tracks well maintained and safe (from fly tipping, fallen trees, rabbit holes and being overgrown).

To supplement Rights of Way, the CVBA also contributes to the development and maintenance of permissive tracks and organises a network of licensed tracks in the area. The licensed track network is managed by the CVBA in conjunction with three local landowners who are paid an annual rental fee for the designated tracks across their land. These tracks are open to CVBA members ONLY who pay an annual fee to ride.

The CVBA attends Public Inquiries regarding bridleway status and provides evidence of use to County Councils looking into lost or mis-classified ways on the definitive map through historical and past user use.

The CVBA also attends Rural Watch, Chiltern Society, and BHS meetings and is affiliated to The British Horse Society (BHS).

The CVBA operates in the areas of Watford, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Chesham, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley.

Visit the Chess Valley Bridleways Association website or find us on Facebook to learn more or email: chairman@cvba.org.uk

Visit the Chess Valley Bridleways Association website to learn more.

Area covered: Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire