The only hostility I've encountered was some geriatric bloke on a green lane (unmetalled road) telling my I shouldn't be riding there (it's a public road technically). I politely corrected him, and his wife apologised for his ignorance!
Also got shouted at for riding across a golf course, on a bridleway. Once again, I stopped and corrected the guy, and he shut up.
+1, be friendly, it usually works.
The only hostility I've encountered was some geriatric bloke on a green lane (unmetalled road) telling my I shouldn't be riding there (it's a public road technically). I politely corrected him, and his wife apologised for his ignorance!
Also got shouted at for riding across a golf course, on a bridleway. Once again, I stopped and corrected the guy, and he shut up.