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25

Nov 2020

Last Updated: 24/11/2020
Environment
Environment

'Thoughtless horse riders' damage Bilton boardwalk

by Suzannah Rogerson

| 25 Nov, 2020
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Bilton Conservation Group has criticised the riders for damaging a boardwalk in Nidd Gorge. It urges dog walkers to avoid the area until repairs are complete.

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Bilton Conservation Group has criticised horse riders for damaging a boardwalk in Nidd Gorge.

The group, whose responsibilities include repairing footpaths and boardwalks, has urged dog walkers to avoid the area until repairs are complete.

George Moore, membership secretary of the group, said a witness saw horses crossing the boardwalk on the cross path intersection of Milne's Lane. He added:

"This was thoughtless damage caused by unknown horse riders in the Nidd Gorge.
"Bilton Conservation Group has a backlog of repairs to carry out in Nidd Gorge and this unwanted damage will cost us dearly in time, effort and cost.
"Whilst the boardwalk is still passable with due care it is not recommended for folk with dogs to use at this present time."


The group, which was set up in 1982 to protect the rural environment of Bilton, hopes to complete the repairs next week.

They are predicted to cost £50 and require 20 hours of work.

In the meantime the group has asked walkers to be wary in the vicinity.




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The repair work comes at a busy time for the group, which faces a backlog of repair work due to the pandemic.


Mr Moore has been unable to identify the riders but asked those responsible to offer a donation towards the repairs.