02/04/2026
šļø Thinking of tearing across farmland on your off road bike? Think again! š«
āļø As the dry weather kicks in, weāre seeing a surge in reports of illegal off road ridingāincluding alarming incidents of youths chasing livestock. Many ewes are in lamb right now, and this behaviour isnāt just reckless⦠itās deadly. Chasing or disturbing pregnant ewes can lead to fatalities of both the ewe and her unborn or newborn lambs. š
It might feel like ājust a bit of fun,ā but riding on farmland without permission is illegal under the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Section 34).
Cause nuisance, distress, or noise? Police can take action under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002, including seizing your bike.
Beyond the law, illegal riding wrecks fields, damages crops, harms wildlife, and nowāmost worryingāputs vulnerable livestock at serious risk.
š Be respectful. Get permission. Protect our countryside and our farmersā livelihoods.
Because responsible riders keep their wheels turningāand everyone else safe.
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