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Started this discussion. Last reply by Darren Rolfe Feb 16. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Is the use of recreational 4x4's on unsurface tracks in keeping with the aims of the National Park? Surely it conflicts with enhansement, tranquility. natural beauty and the enjoyment of the peace…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Darren Rolfe Feb 16. 13 Replies 4 Likes
it wont be long before birds will be nesting, deer fawning and sheep lambing. at this critical and very sensitive time respect for the countryside needs to be promoted. dogs on leads can still…Continue
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Darren Rolfe replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion BOAT"A right exists for law abiding, responsible people to access the countryside on BOATS. It is all of our duty to defend that right, whether we agree with it or not, it is the same principles as Fox hunting, dogs off leads in nesting season, promoted…"
Bob Stammers replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion BOAT"Bad behaviour is often cited as a reason to ban things: cars, motorcycles, guns, hoodies, whatever.
Such bans are rarely effective because bad behaviour is usually carried out by people who disregard the rules anyway. Bans should only be…"
John Vannuffel replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion BOAT"Some more information for pedestrians regarding legality of using a Public Carriageway (Which includes BOAT's and Restricted Byway's) can be found…"
Colin Wells replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion BOAT"Who has right of way?
Not sure of the legalities, but as a trail motorcycle rider this is what I try to do:
If meeting a horse rider coming towards me I'll get as far of the track as possible and switch off my engine and lights and wait…"
John Vannuffel replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion BOAT"Legally speaking I believe that the vehicle - wether it be car, horse and cart, bicycle or motorbike has the right of way on a public carriageway - being either a byway or restricted byway. The rules of the road are the same wether the road has…"
Colin Wells replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion BOAT" The use of 4x4s, motorcycles or any other Mechanically Propelled Vehicle [M.P.V.] on unsurfaced tracks is not in keeping with the aims of the National Park. However the use of M.P.V.s on Byways Open to All Traffic [B.O.A.T.s] and Other Routes…"
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Is the use of recreational 4x4's on unsurface tracks in keeping with the aims of the National Park? Surely it conflicts with enhansement, tranquility. natural beauty and the enjoyment of the peace of the countryside. There are thousands of miles of tracks that due to motorised transport have had to be tarmaced to allow all users to use them. Why then do the last remaining unsurfaced ROW seem to be the target for some irresponsible motorised vehicle users who claim they have the right to ruin…See More
Glynn Jones replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion wildlife or public access"Its quite simple - they have the land owner's permission. I doubt the hunt disturbed too many ground nesting birds or young deer at this time of the year. I am not a hunt supporter and am in no way involved but I defend their right to act…"
Emily Brennan replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion wildlife or public access"I fully support the comments that communication and education is key to minimising disturbance to wildlife. As Britain's most visitied National Park (with over 39 million visits annually), the SDNPA can achieve the best results by working…"
John Vannuffel replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion wildlife or public access"People do use Rights Of Way to provide activity for profit. For example there are outdoor exercise classes that use ROW.
As for open spaces local authorities were in the media recently for charging people to run fitness classes in…"
Simon Russell replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion wildlife or public access"Well I wouldn't agree that the tradition, and spectacle, of the Hunt is also a special quality of the SDNP, particualry when this incudes the large number of quad bikes and 4x4s which can hardly be claimed a traditional. Added to this…"
Ruth Coleman replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion wildlife or public access"I absolutely agree that education is vital and it will play a key role in our work over the coming years. To plan for the future we first need to map out the current situation. To do this we are in the process of writing a State of the Park Report…"
John Vannuffel replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion wildlife or public access"Landowners within SDNP can be identified using the Land Registry website (they have a map search facility)
500 is an underestimate - every homeowner in Lewes is a Landowner in the National Park!
Access (eg to Black Cap) is allowed in SDNPA to…"
Simon Russell replied to David A. Ashcroft's discussion wildlife or public access"So if a landowner wanted to allow numerous off roaders to go across their land they could? Is there a list of the 500 landownerss available to public?
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