All the leaflets on this page contain advice for access and rights of way in England and Wales. The law in Scotland and Northern Ireland is very different so for advice on access in those countries, see Northern Ireland or Scotland.
The leaflets with a revised date are checked at least once a year. Older dates only mean that changes have not been needed; the information is still current. If you have a leaflet which is not listed, it has probably been superseded. Contact access@bhs.org.uk for the latest advice (or phone 02476 840515).
Resources
Riding out
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What you may find on bridleways and byways
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- Blocked and difficult to use bridleways and byways | Sep-21
- Avoiding conflict | Oct-19
- Fly-grazing | Dec-19
- Horse dung | Aug-21
- Level crossings | Dec-19
- Stallions on land with equestrian access | Dec-19
- Riding or driving through cattle, horses and other animals | Dec-19
- Wind turbine advice for riders and carriage drivers | Oct-13
- Wind farms in Scotland
- Shooting | Dec-19
Changes to bridleways
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Recommendations for standards and specifications of structures and surfaces
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- Electric fencing | Dec-19
- Gates | Jul-20
- Gate installation | Apr-19
- Vehicle barriers | Dec-19
- Bridges, fords, gradients and steps | Oct-19
- Cattle grids | Dec-19
- Dimensions for width, area and height | Oct-21
- Mounting blocks | Dec-20
- Hitching rails | Dec-19
- Surfaces | Jul-21
- Rubber Crumb | Feb-21
- Road crossings | Dec-19
- Multi-user paths | Dec-19
- Construction sites | Oct-19
- Developers and Planners | Dec-19
- Deer gates | Dec-19
- Horsebox parking | Jul-19
- Noise | Mar-18
Other publications
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