Riders Access Groups

Our affiliated access groups cover a wide area in Scotland and have been set up for many different reasons. Some groups were initially set up to raise money for a particular project, others to open a particular route. One or two of the newer groups have been set up since the Land Reform (Scotland) Act to make sure that riders make the most of the opportunities afforded by the Act.

If you would like to join a group please contact your local group directly.

If you would like to set up a group please read our guidance leaflet Starting a Riders Access Group which includes an application form. If you have any queries please contact h.mauchlen@bhs.org.uk for advice.

Scottish Affiliated Access Group contact information

Balloch Riders Access Group

www.ballochriders.org

BRAG are a group of energetic riders committed to improving tracks in a Grampian wood where damage from forestry operations had rendered them unusable. Working closely with the Forestry Commission, funding has been obtained from SNH and Awards for all and work has started.

Burnturk Rural Riders Access Group
Mary Gardner, 01337 830930

Burnturk Rural Riders are based in Fife. They promote rides in the Burnturk area and maintain rights of way to encourage use by all members of the public.

Caithness Riders Access Group

www.crag-online.co.uk

CRAG was set up to try to increase off-road hacking routes. Considerable progress has been made but there is still more to do. This year the group plan to encourage more riders to make use of the existing tracks to hold fun rides.

Clackmannanshire Riders Access Group

Liz Patton, 01259 750530

Clackmannanshire Riders Access Group CRAG was formed in 1997 and works with local horse riders, local Councils and Forest Enterprise providing advice and funding opportunities to create / improve routes in Clackmannanshire.

Galloway Trail Riders
Annie Walker, 01671 830858

Formed in 2009, this group continues to grow.

Inverclyde Off-Road Riders
Ann Kennedy, 01505 873756
anndkennedy2@aol.com

Based in Inverclyde, this group aims to encourage local riders to use safer roads and tracks, many of which are now core paths, and to help to improve access for riders in the area.

Moray Equestrian Access Group

www.meag2010.wordpress.com

MEAG operates in Moray, working with the Forestry Commission to improve access in their forests and represents riders on the Moray Access Forum as well as holding pleasure rides to explore the local countryside.

South Lanarkshire Horse & Pony Access Group
www.slhapag.org.uk

SLHPAG aims to protect, maintain and improve safe and enjoyable routes for everyone who wants to ride or drive in South Lanarkshire. They work closely with farming, conservation, other access and leisure organisations in the area and hold social and educational events for members during the year.

South Loch Ness Action Group

www.southlochnessaccess.org.uk

SLNAG was formed to encourage and develop off-road access for walkers and riders in the South Loch Ness area and liaises with other groups in the surrounding areas.

Strathearn Riders Access Group
web page
Sally Coutts salcoutts@btinternet.com

StrathRAG functions to lobby, advise and campaign for better access in Strathearn and to organise rides where members can enjoy hacking in this beautiful area.

Tayside Riders Access Group
TAYRAG
Edna Finnie
tayrag@hotmail.co.uk

TAYRAG was formed in 2011 to promote riding in the Tayside Area.
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Trossachs Riders Access for Action Group
Julia Cross 01360 660893

TRAAG works closely with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and the Forestry Commission to improve access for riders.

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