We have a section on our local MUP that is 50ft long where the sign says "Cyclists Dismount" I never do and for a reason- First of all it is stupid and this is on a Bridlepath. It is designated bridlepath and the maps show it as a Bridlepath.

Bridlepaths are designated tracks where a horse can be ridden and walkers can use aswell. Since cycling came into fashion at around 1900-- They have been allowed to use Bridlepaths aswell. Only Motorised vehicles are not allowed.

You do have to take care on bridlepaths as the walkers do have a tendency to step out in front of you- And horses are a lot bigger than me and I never know what they are going to do. But we also have designated cycle paths here aswell- normally running alongside the ped walkway- so why does the dog Cr*p always finish up in the cycle lane.