Horse riding

Horse riding is a great way to see our places, along our network of permitted bridleways and at special events throughout the year

Horse riders near Studland in the Purbeck Countryside, Dorset

Riding trails to try

Woman riding her horse on the Hoof Trail at Castle Ward

Castle Ward Hoof Trail 

Our Hoof Trail is a 7.5-mile route that takes in lots of sights, including Strangford Lough, Audley's Castle and Old Castle Ward.

Horses and their riders walking along the top of Clent Hill on a sunny day

Horse riding trail Clent Hills 

Horse riders will love this leisurely, scenic trek through the Clent Hills.

The view over the River Dart in summer as seen from the walk from Galmpton to Greenway via Mill Lane

Galmpton to Greenway trail 

This walking route also offers a combination of bridleways and permissive bridleway which is free to be used by horse riders as far as Greenway car park.

Couple riding along the beach

Top places to go horse riding 

Saddle up and discover our top choices for perfect horse riding spots. Enjoy some of our most beautiful places from a unique viewpoint.

Spend the day with our shire horses

Help Erddig's hard-working shire horses 

Two of Erddig’s most popular members of the team need your help. As they're retiring, we need to find two new horses, to make sure we aren't asking too much of our hard-working shires.

How you can help

For horse lovers...

Two konik ponies at Wicken Fen

See wild ponies 

Need some help to discover the wild ponies at our special places? We've got it covered.

Group on a horse ride

Working shire horses at Wimpole 

See some of our shire horses that are used for cart rides around the estate when you visit Wimpole Home Farm

Aerial view of the White Horse Uffington Oxfordshire

The Uffington White Horse 

If it's a large horse you're looking for then this amazing chalk figure at the highest point in the landscape of Oxfordshire is worth a trip.

Horse riders on Godlingston Heath, Studland, Dorset

50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ 

It's No.48 in our 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ outdoor challenges, so why not try to learn to ride a horse today - or sometime soon.

Grab the reins

Activities at our places

Search for local activities to do at the beautiful outdoor places in our care, from walking and hiking trails to inspiration for getting out and about.

Get out and go