Lower Hatton Liveries

08/04/2026

Hoodini! 🙈 At least he didn't trash it! 🥴

07/04/2026

No, Jim, we can't go in there! Let's just take in the scenery instead! 🥰

06/04/2026

A gaggle of giggling girlie's! I think we've just woken the neighbourhood! 🤣 Lovely Easter Monday ride with this bunch of loons! 🐣🙈🤣

04/04/2026

If we listened to the weather forecast, we'd never do anything! 🌬 'Storm Dave' was merely a breeze, so no excuses! Two lovely rides! 🐎 Happy Easter! 🐣

03/04/2026

27/03/2026

😍😍😍Fantastic work! Well done all involved! 👏👏💪💪

🥳 Victory for local Shropshire riders, walkers and cyclists in Public Rights of Way Inquiry 🥳

Following a multi-day Public Inquiry, a Planning Inspector has ruled in favour of Stoke upon Tern Parish Council, rejecting landowners' objections and officially recognising a long-used public bridleway between Peplow and Ollerton in Shropshire. The route is 1.25km long, and follows a long-established track passing Peplow Chapel and Peplow Hall, crossing two bridges over the River Tern and then passing along a farm track to Ollerton Lodge. 🌉

This marks the successful conclusion of a 10-year campaign to secure legal recognition for the route, which has been enjoyed by walkers, cyclists and horse riders for decades. The decision is a major win for local access rights and community-led efforts. 👏🏻

The campaign would not have been a success without all involved, but the key contributions came from a small team of volunteers working alongside Stoke upon Tern Parish Council; with further help provided by the late David Rice, a well-respected rights of way campaigner, and Will Steel, Head of Access at BHS - who together gave support, advice and also directed the team to a suitable rights of way consultant, Mr Robin Carr, who represented the Parish Council at the inquiry. 💚

Special thanks go to the witnesses who gave evidence at the inquiry, often under strong cross-examination. Following evaluation of the evidence presented, the Inspector weighed the value of both sides' arguments and has found in favour of Stoke upon Tern Parish Council. 🙏🏻

Funding for the case was largely covered by Stoke upon Tern and Hodnet Parish Councils' agreement to underwrite most of the expected costs; alongside a significant contribution from donations made to Hodnet and Stoke on Tern Footpath Groups' ‘Clip CLOP’ appeal, plus some top up funding from the BHS Access Fighting Fund. 💪🏻

While the inquiry decision may still be subject to a possible technical appeal in the High Court, both the BHS and the Parish Councils are hopeful that the landowners will accept the outcome, recognising the route’s historic and social importance. 🌳

Will Steel, Head of Access at BHS said “BHS was proud to support Stoke upon Tern and Hodnet Parish Councils’ amazing efforts to get this bridleway officially recorded on Shropshire Council’s Definitive Map of public rights of way. The evidence clearly showed long-standing public use, and the route will be a valuable addition to the network of safe, off-road paths. We are grateful to the efforts of all those involved; from putting the original application together, to attending the inquiry and giving evidence, and everyone and everything in between. We are glad that we were able to contribute both advice and funding towards such a successful outcome.” 💬

The community now awaits Shropshire Council’s formal publication of the notice of confirmation of the order, which will officially add the route to the Definitive Map of public rights of way. 🗺️

Councillor Phil Butters, Chair of Stoke upon Tern Parish Council said; “Once again, thank you to everyone who took part in any way - and let us now hope that, in the not too distant future, people will, once again, be able to use the route.” 💬

Donate to our Access Fighting Fund here: www.bhs.org.uk/access-fighting-fund or discover more about preserving historical routes here: www.bhs.org.uk/2026
For more information on the case, see www.hodnet.org.uk/clipclop

22/03/2026

I'm guessing it's defeating the object getting the miles in on horseback when it's me that's actually going to be doing the Trek26 challenge? 😅 A lovely long hack to Norbury Junction today! I'm thinking the cake consumed doesn't count either? 🙈

21/03/2026

And why not?Glorious day for it!🌞🥰

21/03/2026

I've been meaning to do this challenge for some years and I've finally committed by signing up to walk 26 tough miles in the Peak District on the 27th June this year! Please could I ask you to kindly consider donating to this much needed cause? Altzheimers is close to many of our hears yet desperately underfunded! Please help raise funds towards research, medicines and support those affected by this awful illness! Please contact me for further details or donate via Go Fund Me! Thank you! 🙏

Trek26 Peak District 26 & 13 Mile Routes

19/03/2026

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18/03/2026

This page has been set up to enable local riders to share their memories of local Bridleways, Byways and BOATs. We would love you to share your stories, old and new so we can help protect our wonderful off road routes. These stories can help us to understand the history of these ancient routes and help other users to understand their importance to equestrians. Please share your photos, favourite routes and knowledge of any routes you would like reinstating on the Definitive Map in the Eccleshall and surrounding areas.🐎

18/03/2026

Joining your local BHS Access Group has so many benefits! The opportunity to ride some beautiful new routes, knowing the support, knowledge and great company is always there to help you! The extensive research and effort they undertake to keep our routes open is remarkable! Thank you to the NSBA for everything you do and for another year of fantastic rides! The planned rides for 2026 are looking great! Oh, and the rosettes are fab too! 😍🐎