“One of the most divisive conflicts has been between ramblers and motor-cyclists. Ramblers are fierce advocates of access on foot; but they are equally fierce opponents of activities such as scrambling and riding trail-bikes on green lanes. The motor cyclists have every right to demand that their needs are satisfied too. After all, there is nothing morally wrong with noise. We must accept that all pursuits have a place, and we must insist that the visitors, whether on foot or horseback or machine, develop a greater tolerance towards one-another. At the moment, ramblers and riders don’t consider it any part of their business to find room for hang-gliders and water skiers. It is time they did.”[169]

For greens to oppose the construction of new motorways and then fight for the rights of motor-cyclists, and four wheel drivers, tearing through the countryside is unbelievable.