Meadowcroft Mills Bridlepath

We attended the May 2023 Bamford Area Forum. A member of the public kindly brought up the fact that the Bridlepath through Meadowcroft Mill was impassable by horses. After the meeting we did a site visit to find that the route was not blocked. However there was three hazards which could have been dangerous to horses directly adjacent to the path through the yard. We went down the next day and discussed the matter with the owner of the yard who joined us in a walk of the route. He agreed with us that the hazards we had seen were in fact a potential hazard for horses passing through the yard and agreed to remove the obstructions. It was really good to have a conversation with him and build up relationships. They are really keen to work with the equine community and have always been courteous and accommodating whenever we have ridden through the yard, stopping machinery and getting out of our horses way. We have left contact details in case any issues occurs with horses using the route so we can help in resolving issues.

It is really pleasing that the issue brought to our attention was not in fact an issue and that the Reclamation Yard is very willing to work with us to ensure future issues do not occur.

If you feel there are issues when you use the route please get in contact with a committee member or send us an email on nbhbridleways@gmail.com and we will try and ensure appropriate changes are made.