South Somerset Bridleways Association
Promoting safer routes for riders
An order has been confirmed for the upgrade of a footpath to a restricted byway in the Parish of Yeovil Without. The route runs from Vagg Lane eastwards to Target Lane. The application for this Definitive Map Modification Order was made in June 2011. It offers an at grade crossing over the A37 with good sight lines, and therefore offers the opportunity for more circular rides.
As with the confirmed Pitney routes, please use the Someset.gov.uk website to report any problems with access.
Please join the MBBA Glastonbury Festival Site Ride on Sunday 29th September 2024 (Please book by 25th Sept).
poster-glasto-RideFollowing the Public Inquiry held in February 2024, the orders have finally been made for Pitney Routes.
The northern end of Western Gate Road is now recorded as a brildeway. Underwood Lane and Dyer’s Piece Lane are now recorded as restricted byways.
Just a reminder. Zoom details, sent to all members via email.
If you are not a member and would like to attend please get in touch via the contacts page.
Every five years, the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team create a Management Plan to help guide the work and activities of all organisations, groups and individuals with a responsibility or interest in the Blackdown Hills.
You can read about the current management plan on the website: https://blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk/our-work/management-plan/
Please Click here to complete the questionnaire to say what you would like for equestrians in the Blackdown Hills.
A communication from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) directing the council to determine the three applications for routes in Chilworthy (Ilminster/Donyatt/Combe St. Nicholas area).
In theory, the council must process them by the end of 2024 (18 months from now), so at least it moves these three forward.
