On Dec 13, 9:03 pm, cynic wrote:
On 13 Dec, 14:19, JimK wrote:



On Dec 13, 12:44 pm, "Dave Liquorice"
wrote:

On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:11:24 +0000, Tim Lamb wrote:
At a rough estimate there are about 20 vehicle movements per day: 10 in
and 10 out. Mainly intellectually challenged folk who ignore the *no
through road* sign in obedience to their navigator instructions.

Reduce the traffic, fit a gate as this is a bridleway make sure it
can be opened/closed from horse back.

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Cheers
Dave.

may be worth Tim trying a gate but IMHO militant nag hackers tend to
not close it after themselves.....

isn't there also some requirement for there to have been a gate there
before?? or evidence such as hinges on posts/stone gate posts etc?

JimK

Not all riders are militant but most do object to reduction in their
rights (who on this earth doesn't)
Simply putting up a gate is not allowed but if you contact your local
BHS Access Officer to discuss the matter you may find you have some
useful suggestions and helpful advice. You don't say where you are but
google for the BHS head office at Stoneleigh and follow the links.
The unannounced arrival of a gate across a bridleway is almost
guaranteed to start an expensive fight whereas proper consultation and
a willingness to take advice can easily oil the wheels. You may also
like to contact your local county councils rights of way department.
Generally if a gate is operable from horseback it can be arranged to
fall gently shut which solves the closure problem

there you go Tim!

(although I can't say I am overly enthusiastic about actively inviting
the representatives of usually vociferous objectors/moaners to view
my plans in advance.....)

JimK