Welcome to the new
website of the Somerset Group of the Trail Riders
Fellowship.
The TRF - Trail Riders Fellowship -
is the National, voluntary and non-competitive body formed in 1970 by people
who enjoyed exploring 'Green Roads' by motorcycle. Our aim is to conserve our
heritage of Green Roads for averyone to enjoy. Trail riding is an 'active recreation' which is sometimes unfairly
misunderstood by many people and wrongly associated with illegal use of
motorbikes in the countryside. These people simply won't take the time to find
out what trail riding is and they are quick to complain about something they do
not understand.
Trail riding is legal and
legitimate
The Trail Riders Fellowship is the
only body representing trail riders that is recognised by Government and Local
Authorities as being both the authoritive and responsible face of trail riding.
Our policies revolve around sustainable and responsible use of both surfaced
and unsurfaced roads across England and Wales for recreational enjoyment -
exactly as many other countryside user groups do. Our members DO NOT ride on illegal routes, e.g.
footpaths and bridleways. Our members
DO NOT ride inconsiderately. Our
members DO NOT wish to be involved in or cause confrontation with other
countryside users.
The TRF stands for the preservation
of the countryside and our members are involved in many preservation projects
around the county including preservation of non-vehicular rights of way for the
benefit of other user groups.