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Best places to go horse riding
Fresh air, scenic views and time to relax in nature – horse riding is a great form of exercise. Here are some of the best places in our care that you can enjoy from the saddle, from lush countryside and woodlands to beautiful beaches.
- Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire
- With more than 30 miles of public and permitted bridleways, there are plenty of paths for you and your horse to take at Ashridge. Permits are available annually or for six months, or you can arrange a day ticket if you're just stopping by.Visit Ashridge Estate
- Blickling Estate, Norfolk
- Sitting in the heart of Norfolk's Bure meadows, Blickling is a good place to explore the great outdoors on horseback. It has plenty of routes in more than 4,600 acres of countryside estate for riders to enjoy.Visit Blickling Estate
- Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Wales
- One of the best ways to see the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), is on horseback. Trek at your own pace along the network of permitted bridleways and soak up the views as you go.Visit Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
- Castle Ward, County Down
- Castle Ward offers five trails of varying difficulty and length for horse riders. The Hoof Trail is a 7.5 mile route, specifically designed for riders, taking you through meandering woodland and farmland with views of the castle.Visit Castle Ward
- Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
- Clumber Park is an expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres, so you're spoilt for choice when horse riding. Once you have a permit, you'll be free to roam this vast estate on horseback.Visit Clumber Park
- Hatfield Forest, Essex
- Created by Henry I in around 1100, and a favourite hunting spot of Royals until the 1440s, Hatfield Forest can be explored on horseback. Get in touch to enquire about riding permits and to find out about the best routes for you and your horse.Visit Hatfield Forest
- Studland Bay, Dorset
- Try horse riding on Studland Beach or explore the nearby countryside on horseback along the network of bridleways crossing the heathland and chalk ridge. You'll need to apply for a permit to ride, but the views are well worth it.Visit Studland Bay
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