Bridleway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹaɪdəlˌweɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bridleway is a noun meaning A path for riding a horse (which is controlled by a bridle).
Meaning
A path for riding a horse (which is controlled by a bridle).
More Meanings
- (England) A right of way defined in law, over which the public have the right to travel on foot or on horseback or leading a horse, with or without a right to drive animals of any description along the way.
Example Sentences
The master plan for the site includes 3.3km of new surfaced and unsurfaced walking routes, more than 1km of new bridleways and cantering routes, and retention of the 2.3km Old Shire Lane bridleway.
The bulk for the funding (£40 million) will be spent on a 240MW Supergrid to boost power supply in the area, while £5 million will be spent on a new bridleway bridge over the East Coast main line to enable the closure of Lindsells level crossing, which has a high risk rating from Network Rail.
Word Forms
- bridleways
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bridling, breeching, brake, paceway, piste, trail.
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