So I've had my loan mare for 3 minths now. I decided to try a path that I used to ride regularly before my 3 yr break from horses.
The path goes behind. Couple of houses then you have to cross a ditch on a small wooden bridge. So I decided to ride up there to see what it was like and see if I could get over the bridge (she can be nappy or spooky if she feels like it).
So the first part of the path was lovely and clear. I think the houses it runs behind must mow the grass. I felt guilty as it seemed like riding across someone's pristine lawn!
However, after the houses the path was so ovwrgrown I couldn't get through. I was really disappointed. I didn't want to push on theough because I couldn't be certain where the ditch and bridge were and certainly didn't wat to end up in the ditch! So unfortunately I had to turn back.
However, I got onto another familiar path and had a lovely ride.
So tomorrow I'm hoping to go back there in the car and take a strimmer with me to clear it.
I know I should contact the bridleways office at the council, but they will either not respond or take forever to get the path cleared.
Am I being unreasonable to clear it myself?
I have checked an up to date OS map and the path is still on there, and there is still a bridlepath sign at the beginning.