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Rights of way for off-road cycling explained: Know where you can and cannot ride with this easy guide

Riding off-road can take riders over a range of trails and tracks, many of which aren't actually legal to ride on. Let's dispel some myths and explain the ins and outs of right of way in England and Wales

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 13:37
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Winter in the UK. Batch, Long Mynd, Shropshire

Every off-road rider should know the law around rights of way

The English and Welsh rights of way system may be archaic, but all off-road riders should know their workings – and make wise trail decisions based on them.

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 14:00
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Cycling UK calls on Welsh Government to increase access to rights of way network

Charity celebrating 50 years of cyclists being allowed to ride on bridleways

Sat, Aug 04, 2018 15:07
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Singletrack riding

Welsh Government drops open access plans despite positive consultation

No reform despite 70% of responses in favour

Thu, Jun 28, 2018 17:22
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Call for public to back Welsh proposals to increase cycling access

Trails for Wales campaign would see far more of the rights of way network opened to cyclists

Sat, Aug 26, 2017 15:22
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Local Ramblers groups opposing calls for more countryside access for cyclists

Cycling UK wants cyclists to be given increased access to rights of way

Wed, Apr 26, 2017 15:11
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