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The National Bridleroute Network is made up from three types of route:
Right: Riders, walkers and cyclists can enjoy the Network.
These are the main strategic routes across the country.
They will be the high profile routes like the Ridgeway,
the South Downs Way, and the Pennine Bridleway, as well
as newer routes like the London Orbital Bridleroute (H25).
They will be identified by a white route number on a red patch.
These are the important routes linking community circuits
to the National Network. Ideally, they will use parts of
Community Circuits, so in effect joining different pockets
of bridleways, or they may link two National Routes.
Example Regional Routes are the Three Shires Way
and the North London Bridleroute (H251).
They will be identified by a white route number on a blue patch.
These are circular routes, typically of length between five and
fifteen miles. They will be of enormous benefit to local horse
riders, as well as walkers and cyclists, who wish to enjoy leisure
time in the country and to benefit from physical exercise.
And they ensure that people can get off
the roads. Community Circuits can be developed by parish, district and
county councils; local bridleways associations and riding clubs;
and of course, by other interested groups.
They will be identified by locally chosen signage.
