Taunton Deane Bridleways Association

27/05/2026

*Attention*

After a week of warm temps how about celebrating some cooler weather by heading out with your horse / pony?

Our friends over at Taunton & District Riding Club are holding this fabulous showing show at Kings Sedgemoor Equestrian Centre.

Remember - use it or lose it, small friendly local shows are dying out and they need your support

14/05/2026

Our lovely friends over at Mendip Bridleways and Byways Association are holding their annual fun ride in Glastonbury in September.

08/05/2026

Something for the weekend?

Broomfield riders….. the tree has gone!

So go and enjoy the clear bridleway once more this weekend!

Thanks to Somerset Council Rights of Way for organising the clearance.

And remember if you like what we do….

Join us!

https://tauntondeanebridlewaysassociation.weebly.com/sign-up.html

🌳 Kingston St Mary ➡️ Broomfield riders 🌳

Update on the rather large tree that is blocking bridleway 4/32.

We have been in contact with the Rights of Way Officer to ask why this tree has remained for so long.

We have been advised that wet weather has stopped access, however now the ground has dried up the contractor, and land owner have been notified to proceed with steps for removal.

Please note this is a costly removal due to the size and location of the tree.

The association is now monitoring this closely and will offer support where required.

Remember, if you want to support the work we do, annual membership is just £10!

https://tauntondeanebridlewaysassociation.weebly.com/sign-up.html

28/04/2026

Thank you to all those riders who made us aware of some blockages on the network on the Quantocks.

We're happy to share that the two trees which were partially blocking path T9/13 in Cushuish (Ball Lane) have now been removed by the neighbouring farmer as soon as he was informed about it by the Association.

We've also had an update that the very large tree blocking BW/4/32 (towards Broomfield) will be removed within the next 10 working days. The local authority has authorised clearance with the landowner and a local contractor.

GREAT NEWS!!

Remember if you like the work we're doing then join us....

11/04/2026

🌳 Kingston St Mary ➡️ Broomfield riders 🌳

Update on the rather large tree that is blocking bridleway 4/32.

We have been in contact with the Rights of Way Officer to ask why this tree has remained for so long.

We have been advised that wet weather has stopped access, however now the ground has dried up the contractor, and land owner have been notified to proceed with steps for removal.

Please note this is a costly removal due to the size and location of the tree.

The association is now monitoring this closely and will offer support where required.

Remember, if you want to support the work we do, annual membership is just £10!

https://tauntondeanebridlewaysassociation.weebly.com/sign-up.html

30/09/2025

🍁💫 Massive thankyou to Dillington Estate & Farm management team for your time and help preparing for the ride. Also to Stuarts Cafe for providing us with your services, very much appreciated 👌🍂