Redcar and Cleveland Council is advising pedestrians walking to Marske beach that they will be sharing paths with horse riders for the coming months.
Damage caused by rain and general usage has resulted in the usual bridleway access to the beach requiring repairs to the drains and surfaces.
The bridleway is still open for use by horse riders but the Council is also allowing riders to use the paths from St. Germain’s Lane to Church Howle and from the High Street boat access until the works are complete in spring 2019.
Councillor Bob Norton, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, said: “We’re asking horse riders and pedestrians to be aware that they are sharing the paths until next spring and ask that they show each other courtesy.
“Horses can be spooked in noisy, unfamiliar areas so please give them a wide berth and remain calm. If possible, please keep dogs on the lead so they don’t get too close and scare the horses.
“We’re also asking horse riders to be patient and understand that pedestrians may not be expecting to see horses on those paths when they’re walking to the beach with their families.”
