This site has a clear purpose and that is for local riders who use Headley Heath to come together and share their experiences.

This is something we all need to do following what amounts to an enclosure that restricts our access to the Heath and exposes us to new risks. Many riders complain specifically that the gates close too quickly.

Surrey County Council licenses gates which close between four and six seconds for the following reasons...

'If the gate does not close properly then there is the danger of stock getting out onto the road and causing an accident. We do not suggest timings in relation to safety of riders'.  

This is on the advice of the manufacturer Centrewire.   

The enclosure of heathland in Surrey accompanied by the installation of cattle and self-closing gates raises issues that go beyond Headley Heath to much Common Land in Surrey.

We need your input and feedback, your experiences, your photos, your contacts.

Our aim is to produce an accurate picture of what is happening on the Heath

Safe Riding

Brenda and Naomi

Find more information below

Click on the titles for dangers posed by gates:

Horseytalk website

Horseytalk article on Headley Heath gates 

Horseytalk Forum: How long does it take to get through a bridle gate? 

         Photo supplied by Horseytalk.net courtesy of Verity of Eastboune

This horse was injured by a slamming bridle gate. 

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Note: Headleyheathriders.co.uk has no connection with the Headley Heath Riders Association.