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Can I ride a bike or a horse on a right of way?

Can I ride a bike or a horse on a right of way?

Saturday, 02 August 2008 18:10
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In relation to rights of way law, there is a right to ride a bike or a horse on a right of way only if such a use has been established over a period of at least 20 years. However, you can now also ride a bike or horse wherever rights of access under the Land Reform Act apply, provided you behave responsibly (see under FAQs on statutory access rights).
 

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