Why isn the full TPT route available to horse riders?
Although the route was originally envisaged for walkers and cyclists, it was quickly realised that much of it would be suitable for horse riders and where possible an equestrian route was provided. However routing the Trail through built up areas and along canal towpath created sections of the route where this could not be achieved. For example horse riding is not allowed on canal towpaths which the Trail follows in a number of places. In built up areas, the physical constraints of the route used by the TPT does not allow sufficient room for a bridleway route, as well there being busy road crossings and on road section that are too busy to recommend as a horse riding route.
