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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Cycleways: Horse Riding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of opening cycleways to horse riders.

Answer

My Department has made no such assessment.

Local authorities are responsible for the provision of cycling infrastructure and for considering appropriate provision for horse riders. The Highway Code is clear that cycle tracks are not intended for use by horse riders and any such assessment would be for local authorities to make.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125299
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Horse riding Cycleways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk