Bridleway: A highway over which the public have the following, but no other, rights of way, that is to say, a right of way on foot and a right of way on horseback or leading a horse, with or without a right to drive animals of any description along the highway (see section 329 (1) of the Highways Act 1980, section 66 (1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Section 336 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990).

A bridleway is a highway over which the public has a right of way on foot, horseback and on a pedal cycle (including mountain-bikes). There may also be a right to drive animals along a bridleway – waymarked in blue.

A public bridleway (or bridle path) is accessible to cyclists and horse riders as well as walkers. It may be wider than a public footpath. A restricted byway extends the right of access to horse-drawn carriages.

Bridleway noun A path or road which is a right of way for people walking and people leading or riding horses. Cyclists can use it as well but must give way to pedestrians and horses.