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.

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 — Our hard-working 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