This British Standard specifies field-measurable performance requirements for gaps, gates and stiles for footpaths and bridleways. It provides a hierarchy of performance requirements to enable choices to be made as to which type of structure is most appropriate in given circumstances.
This British Standard does not apply to stiles with moving parts.
BS 5709:2001 history
2018BS 5709:2018 Gaps, gates and stiles. Specification
2006BS 5709:2006 Gaps, gates and stiles - Specification
2001BS 5709:2001 Gaps, gates and stiles - Specification