Access and Rights of Way

Below you will find various templates and other associated documents and information sheets on the topics of access and rights of way, including legal obligations, maintenance of riding routes and hacking advice. These are free to download and have been sourced from leading equestrian companies, charities and associations.

Hacking Advice

Equestrian Access Guide (BHS)

Road Sense for Riders (BHS)

Hacking Advice (BHS)

Don’t be a Dark Horse- POSTER (BHS)

Responsible Riding and Carriage Driving (BHS)

Avoiding Conflict Whilst Hacking (BHS)

Riding on Beaches (BHS)

Gate Opening (BHS)

Wind Turbines and Horses (BHS)

Hill and Upland Riding (BHS)

Blocked and Difficult to Use Bridleways and Byways Guidance (BHS)

Riding through Cattle and Livestock (BHS)

Stallions on Right of Way (BHS)

Dangerous Dogs Guidance (DEFRA)

Dogs Around Horses (BHS)

Making Ways for Horses (EAF)

BHS Access Campaign Information

BHS Access Toolkit 2026

Recording Rights of Way (BHS)

BHS Route Researching for MOA

Specifications and Standards for Equestrian Routes (BHS)

IMPORTANT

This information and templates as provided above are intended to provide guidance only. Anyone proposing to enter into such written agreements, or to undertake action based upon the information herein should take consideration and their own legal or professional advice as to their particular circumstances.

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