Off Road
The damage caused by off-road vehicles is seen as a major threat to the Surrey Hills AONB. This includes damage done to historic boundary banks and conflict with other users. Many Byways Open to All Traffic (BOATs) are very difficult to access and create a hostile environment for other users like, walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
The Off Road Working Group has been established to consider the management and appraise the condition of BOATs in the Surrey Hills AONB and take pro-active management action to minimise damage by motorised vehicles.
The Working Group has produced a flyer with further information on reporting illegal off road activity. To download the flyer click here.
For a list of BOATs in Surrey click here.
“There is mounting concern about the damage being caused to the protected Surrey Hills landscape by an irresponsible minority of off-road drivers. Off-road enthusiasts, conservationists, landowners and the police have joined forces in a new working group to tackle the problem".
David Wright, Chairman of the Off Road Working Group.
Members of the Off Road Working Group
Chairman - Cllr David Wright, Vice Chairman Surrey Hills Board and Guildford Borough Council.
Support Officer - Gail Sperrin, Surrey Hills AONB Unit.
- Paul Redsell, National Trust
- Mark Richards, National Trust
- Graham Manning, Surrey Wildlife Trust
- Rebecca Batchelor, Wotton Estate
- Hannah Gutteridge, Surrey County Council
- Steve Mitchell, Surrey County Council
- Tim Smith, Four Wheel Drive Club
- Mike Wheaton, Trail Riders Fellowship
- Gail Brownrigg, Horse Drawn Carriage Drivers
- Stuart McLachlan, Capel Parish Council
- Graham Butler, Chairman of Surrey Access Forum
- Mark Trezise, Surrey Police
- John Hockley, Surrey Police
- Jane Garrett, PR Officer, Surrey Hills Board
For further information on the Off Road Working Group, please contact Gail Sperrin, Working Group Coordinator on 01372 220 651 or email gail.sperrin@surreyhills.org.