RAF Bridleway Gate

The airstrip was a private facility. Closure of such fields is typically due to a change in land ownership, the owner no longer wishing to operate it, prohibitive maintenance costs, or a simple lack of use. The site was subsequently reverted to its primary agricultural purpose.

The site is currently active agricultural land, specifically a series of fields belonging to a farm. Satellite imagery shows no remaining trace of the former grass runway or any associated aviation infrastructure like hangars or windsocks. It is indistinguishable from the surrounding farmland.

The site has no known historical significance as a military airfield. The name 'RAF Bridleway Gate' is incorrect. It was a private grass airstrip known as 'Bridleway Gate Airstrip', named after the adjacent Bridleway Gate Farm. Its operations were limited to private, recreational flying, likely by light aircraft or microlights, for the benefit of the landowner and possibly other local pilots. It was not a public airport and had no military role.

There are no known plans, proposals, or prospects for reopening the airstrip. The land appears to be in full-time agricultural use, making a return to aviation activities highly unlikely.