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Essex Bridleways Association, charity number 801530, is committed to the achievement of safe, convenient, enjoyable access to the countryside.

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Where to Ride in Essex

Looking for Inspiration and ideas for new places to ride?

There are so many options, including the opportunity to Ride with a Guide (for members only).

Find out more by clicking on the Where to Ride tab at the top of the home page.

Events

Our AGM is on the 9th November at Keene Hall, near Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8PT.

Open to both members and non members, 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.

This will be Julia Wilson's last AGM as our Chair as she is standing down, so please come along to say goodbye and thank you to her, meet our new Chair, the committee, get an update on what's been happening and have your say.

The official bit will be followed by a talk from our guest speaker Alan Coe of Layer Marney Horsedrawn Carriages.

As always with our functions there will be tea / coffee and lots of lovely cakes!.

Our last ride of the 2023 season is Thorndon on Saturday 2nd December, click on the heading for details.

Photos from our 2023 rides can be found here https://melodyfisherphotography.co.uk/

See Events page for details.

Notice re Flu Vaccinations for 2023

Welcome to our web site

Julia Wilson - Chair

Welcome to Essex Bridleways Association. A registered charity set up in 1979 to preserve and develop the Bridleway network in Essex. Run entirely by volunteers, we work tirelessly campaigning and working with the authorities to improve, restore and create a safe riding environment for riders in Essex. Funds raised through our membership and pleasure rides pay to employ a Bridleway Development Officer and Historic Researcher; both help to further our work. We need your support to continue this important work so please join. As Essex becomes ever more developed it is imperative that equestrians are not forgotten and we are making sure this does not happen. The more members we have, the more likely it is that authorities will realise just how passionate we are to continue enjoying our beautiful Essex countryside.

Better Bridleways for Essex

Look at our Campaigns page to find out more about our "Better Bridleways for Essex" campaign. There are suggestions for ways in which you can get involved and some ideas to start you off.

Our Campaigns