Improving cycling and horse riding along The Ridgeway
Only part of The Ridgeway is legally open to cyclists and horse riders, in contrast to walkers who can enjoy the full length of the Trail. The Ridgeway Partnership are seeking views and ideas on how we can better cater for cyclists and horse riders. (Note that we will not contemplate creating a tarmac trail or similar to suit road bicycles.)
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Lots of people could benefit from better cycling routes. The photo shows cyclists involved in a Ridgeway event near Didcot in 2019, raising money for local charities (Uptonogood event).
Credit Rob Baker images. Permission granted by Uptonogood event organiser.
How do you use The Ridgeway? Tick all that apply.
In the last 5 years
Possibly in future
Don't use at all
On foot
On a pedal bicycle
On an e-bike (electric pedal bike)
On horse back
By horse-drawn carriage
In a motor vehicle
On a motorbike
Do you consider yourself to have mobility issues?
We need to understand the demand for 'easy access' improvements from people who use mobility scooters, pushchairs, people who can only walk short distances.
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What are the different ways you use The Ridgeway? Please tick ALL that you have done IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. *
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Did you know there is not a public legal right to ride a bicycle or horse on a public footpath?
It is trespass to ride on a public footpath unless you have landowner permission. Cyclists and horse riders can ride along a 'bridleway', 'restricted byway' and 'byway open to all traffic' without landowner permission because there is a public right to ride on these routes.
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Thinking about The Ridgeway in the Chilterns which has sections only open to walkers, do you think we should.... *
All of the western half of The Ridgeway is open to cyclists, horse riders and walkers. The eastern half of The Ridgeway in the Chilterns has footpath sections which are legally only open to walkers.
Getting to The Ridgeway is the obvious first step to enjoy a ride there....
How do you get to The Ridgeway? Please tick ALL that apply to your visits IN THE LAST 10 YEARS.
What is the furthest you would travel by car, horsebox/trailer, taxi or public transport to reach The Ridgeway for a bike or horse ride there?
The Ridgeway is 87 miles long so some good rides could be a fair drive away. Imagine distance as the only determining factor - imagine you are confident you would enjoy riding there, you would find parking, you have a nice place to stay overnight etc.
0-2 miles
2-5 miles
5-10 miles
10-20 miles
20-50 miles
50+ miles
Just not interested whatever the distance
Day ride
Multi-day ride involving overnight stay(s)
Would you give us the first three or four digits/letters of your home postcode please?
This helps us target provision near to where people live and to tailor visitor travel information to meet their needs.
If we were to design circular routes for cyclists or horse riders, would you be interested in using them in the next 10 years? *
All the routes would use some of The Ridgeway. The routes would allow for a range of distances - short, medium and long rides.
What circular routes for cyclists and horse riders would appeal to you?
Tick ALL aspects that would make it a GREAT ROUTE FOR A DAY OUT for you specifically.
How much would you rely on signs or waymarks in the countryside to find your way along a circular route? *
Imagine you have a leaflet of a circular route which provides a clear map of the route.
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I don't need signs, I am very confident using a leaflet only
I really rely on signs because I'm not confident I can find my way with just a leaflet/map
When on your bike or horse in the countryside, what do you use to follow a route? Tick all that you use in the countryside.
If the following types of events on The Ridgeway were on offer in the next 5 years, would you take part?
Tick any that you are likely to attend.
No charge
Small donation (up to £5)
Entry fee (over £5)
Raising money for charity
Short guided walks
Longer guided walks
Guided bike rides
Family friendly events
Organised running events
Organised horse riding events
Organised off-road cycling events
Orienteering
If we could improve The Ridgeway, what would benefit you over the next 10 to 20 years?
Are there any changes or improvements that you can suggest in particular areas along The Ridgeway?
Please state location and your idea, e.g. safer road crossing, circular route suggestions, footpath you wish you could ride, where you wish there was a refreshment stop etc.
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Thank you for your help. We hope our work to improve The Ridgeway will be of benefit to you.
Credit Colin Drake
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