About us @ the wbra

The Worcestershire Bridleways & Riders Association was originally started by a group of like minded ladies who wanted somewhere off-road to ride.

With the help of Lord Sandys and local landowners, the first toll route for Worcestershire was created and the group formed the 'WBRA' as it is now known for short. With the toll routes being run and managed by TROT (toll rides off road trust), the committee decided in 2006 that it was time to move onto supporting and fighting for our local bridleways.

The wbra aims to keep members and local riders informed of any changes etc to local bridleway networks, as well as advertising events and rides for members to enjoy.

Today the wbra have taken a step away from TROT and are now solely focussed on bridleways, our aim for 2009 is to provide more PPR sites so you the rider can go and explore the fantastic countryside. We are also aware that some riders do not want to ride alone, so we will be holding more escorted rides from our parking points. This is also an oppertunity to make contacts and friends who also don't want to ride alone.

We are pleased to announce that so far in 2008 we have opened up 11 PPR rides, so whats a PPR ? well it is a private parking facility especially for wbra members. Parking has been arranged via the wbra, the farmer/landowner to enable you the rider to go off and explore the bridleway network in a different area.

We issue parking passes which must be displayed in your vehicle whilst you ride from one of our sites, this way the landowner knows that he can be assured of a response should a problem arise. We have looked at destinations where there are multi choice routes you can take, so get out there and enjoy the facility of riding somewhere completely new.

We will still be holding events such as Lec/demo's, Expert Talks, Table Top Sales Etc Etc. so do keep a look on this site for current news.

We hope you enjoy looking through this web site and find helpful information and events, we always welcome ideas and suggestions for anything relating to bridleways and riders enjoyment in and around Worcestershire

Theresa Simkins

Chairperson

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