Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 72115

Bridleways: Urban Areas

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Mrs Elsie Blundell

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.

Answer

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 tr...

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