Broxhill Road is becoming increasingly more dangerous for the riders
of the local area to use to move around the local area. Although a
network of bridlepaths are available for the local riders to move
between these riding along Broxhill Road is required. The 30mph speed
limit may have been extended to pass Bedfords Park however this has not
stopped irresponsible drivers still passing the horses too fast and too
close. This teamed with the surroundings including a large, deep ditch
close alongside the road, narrow pavement and the sharp bends reducing
visibility makes the whole situation dangerous and scary for all horse
riders. Most will refuse to ride along here alone, resulting to riding
in groups or with a pedestrian for assistance. No amount of reflective
and high visibility clothing seems to suggest to the drivers that horses
should be passed slow and wide.
There are 6 large livery yards
in the local area as well as multiple smaller yards. Meaning there are
in excess of 150 horses that use the local bridleways. The bridleway
which runs from Orange Tree Hill to Bedfords Park is barely used as it
leads to the dangerous Broxhill Road. A bridleway along Broxhill Road
would allow further safe use of this bridleway.
The road is just to narrow. No room for a horse and a car to pass. Its a accident waiting to happen.