The Long Mynd & District Bridleways Association (LM&DBA) covers some of the most beautiful riding country in Shropshire including the heather moorland of The Long Mynd, the Stretton Hills, Wenlock Edge, the dramatic Stiperstones, and the striking Clee Hills.  The area is crossed by a network of hundreds of byways, bridleways and quiet country lanes.

Quite simply, we are a friendly association of 100 or so horse riders, drivers and their families. As the premier Shropshire bridleways group we have members in Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Ludlow, Bridgenorth, Oswestry, Whitchurch, Welshpool . . . and beyond.

The Association's main aims are to ensure that our bridleway network is maintained and improved, and to provide opportunities for local and visiting riders to enjoy the Shropshire countryside. We have an active committee, produce an attractive full colour quarterly newsletter for our members, arrange organised rides, hold very popular quiz nights, organise clearance parties, annual holidays and hacks-for-a snack.

Since the association was formed in 1996 the strength in our numbers, the relationships we have formed with land owners and tenants, our association with Shropshire County Council in generating circular rides and assisting in bridleway maintenance, and our co-operation with Natural England and Shropshire Hills AONB have all done much to increase our influence.

Passionate about bridleways, Acting Chairman, Helen Foster says, "New members are always welcome. Browse our web pages. Have a look at what we do. Love horses? Enjoy riding the countryside away from the traffic? Join us! Help us maintain safe, off-road routes and preserve our rights of way for the future."

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Last updated: 7 January, 2010
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