This section aims to show places where you can
currently ride your horse off-road. Click on the map
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If you intend to ride in any of the
forests, we recommend you contact
Forest Service NI +0044 (0)28 9052
4480 or Carol Ryan at Coillte +00353
(0)120111132 first for permit
information and also in case any of
the trails are temporarily closed due
to Forestry Operations etc.
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you can view all the trails here...
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Are You Riding Responsibly?
Know the code before you go.  Respect other countryside users
Keep to designated trails/areas.
Go slower in areas of reduced visibility.
Do not ride on crops or poach up the surface.
When the ground is very wet...wait for another day
Ride slowly past livestock/wildlife.
Leave gates as you find them.
Do not bring dogs along while on horseback.
Tell someone your route & when you should return.
Wear fitted approved standard riding hat, with appropriate riding boots.
Carry switched off mobile phone, hoof-pick & twine.
Take care on roads, wear fluorescent, reflective clothing.
Ensure tack is sound and properly fitted.
Take all litter home; don't muck up the car park.
Always follow the ethics of LEAVE NO TRACE
Access To The Countryside in Northern Ireland
Generally speaking, public
access is restricted to:
areas
of land which are in public ownership and to which
the public are invited to use,
public
rights of way, or
where
the public have the landowner’s permission to visit.
In some areas of Northern Ireland, there is de
facto access to open land. This means that the
landowners tolerate access but, irrespective of the
historic use of the land, there is no legal basis to
the situation. Permissive Paths
A permissive path is not a public right of way but a
route which the landowner has given permission for
people to use. Most paths in Country Parks and over
National Trust land are permissive. So too are some
paths which district councils have negotiated with
private landowners. These agreements may include for
insurance and maintenance by the district council. A
permissive path may only be used by the public under
the terms and conditions agreed by the landowner.
Most permissive paths are only open to walkers.
BHS Toll Rides
There are currently two trails in Northern Ireland open to BHS members who pay for a Toll Ride permit. For more information go to
http://www.bhsireland.com/join-toll-ride.asp
Public Rights Of Way
Anybody can use a public
right of way that is:
a
public footpath - on foot only
a
bridleway - on foot or on horseback (but not
bicycle)
a
carriageway – on foot, on horseback, on a bicycle or
in a vehicle (subject to any Roads Service
legislation)
Beaches
Although many
beaches are open to the public, there is no
automatic public right of access. You should be
aware of local by-laws and other restrictions, and
also avoid crossing private land to access the
seashore.
The Access to the Countryside Order
1983 is available at:
http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/access_countryside1983.pdf
Most of the responsibility for
access to the countryside in Northern Ireland lies
with district councils and local issues should be
referred to the access or countryside officer at the
relevant District Council.
District Council
Countryside Officer, contact details:
http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/countryside_officers_july_2008.pdf
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