Bridleway/ Cycle Strategy – next steps Drivers for change ROWIP bridleway suggestions – what have we achieved Bridleway Strategy Cycling Strategy How to better connect the network

CTC campaign for cyclists to use footpaths: Drivers for Change

1967 Report of the Footpaths Committee, Ministry of Housing & Local Govt We appreciate from evidence put to us the unhappy lot of the cyclist between the walker and the motorist. He is not welcome on roads and seems to have no legal right to use footpaths. The cyclists’ plea to us was that they be given a right to use footpaths although they accepted that walkers must retain their right of passage… …we have concluded that pedal cyclists be allowed to use footpaths and bridleways but by the very definition of these two public rights of way priority on them must be given to walkers. We recommend therefore that pedal cyclists be allowed to use footpaths and bridleways but also with proper care for the safety of walkers and other users. We’ve been here before!!

Scottish Govt Land Reform Review Group 2014: Ten years after the legislation came into force, the Group’s view is that the new statutory framework should be judged a considerable achievement that has delivered significant public benefits and is “generally working well on the ground”. There are undoubtedly problems to be addressed in some areas as described below and there have been some prominent recent issues. However, the Group considers that these are essentially issues over implementation rather than with the terms of the legislation. The Review Group’s view is that Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 has delivered a progressive statutory framework for improved public access over land in Scotland, Drivers for Change

Welsh Assembly review into access and RoW – initially looking at Scottish type of responsible access but pulled back from that. Promised Green Paper still not published 10 years of open access in England and Wales Rights of Way Review Committee – asked members what changes they would like to see Lack of strategic improvements through the ROWIP process Drivers for Change

Cycling Strategy

Improving Cycle Infrastructure We will create cycle friendly facilities, improve cycle related infrastructure, and make the rights of way network fit for purpose/ better connected. Actions Facilities Hubs Connecting the RoW network

How to better connect the RoW network