Synopsis

Horse riding and associated activities generates significant economic benefits throughout the United Kingdom.

It is also an important recreational activity that brings enjoyment to many thousands and gives valuable access to the countryside in an environmentally friendly manner.

The Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan seeks to increase opportunities for and access to a diversity of informal recreational uses in the countryside, and identifies horse riding as an important activity.

Summary of Strategic Objectives

In summary, by 2011 Bath & North East Somerset will strive to:

• Work to enhance, promote and enlarge the network of routes accessible and safe for horse riders.
• Address the number of accidents and casualties recorded each year to horse riders.
• Work to promote awareness of safety and increase safety skills for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and carriage drivers in their inter-action with each other.

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