Petition · past parliament
To upgrade all English bridleways to byways.
Closed
892 signatures
What the petition asks
Opening up England’s bridleways would have a fantastic impact on the UKs health and pump more money into the UK economy.
This change is mainly aimed for the trail riding community, estimated at 10,000 people.
This change is mainly aimed for the trail riding community, estimated at 10,000 people.
A recent study in the European Journal of Applied Physiology demonstrated that riding a motorcycle on unsurfaced roads two to four times a week reduced blood pressure and body fat.
These changes reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Research indicates that riders spend an average of £5000 equipping themselves to take up trail riding, estimated 10,000 UK riders equates to £50 million.
UK trail riders spend approximately £8.5 million per year on consumable items and insurance.
These changes reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Research indicates that riders spend an average of £5000 equipping themselves to take up trail riding, estimated 10,000 UK riders equates to £50 million.
UK trail riders spend approximately £8.5 million per year on consumable items and insurance.
Timeline
| 14 Feb 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Aug 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
892
Status
Closed
Opened
14 Feb 2018
Closed
14 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.