Cumbria & The Lake District -
Riding Schools, Riding Centres, Hacking, Trekking
This section includes
Riding Schools and Riding Centres, Residential Riding
Holidays, Pony Trekking, etc.
Not all the activities
available in an area are listed.
If you know of an
activity provider who does not yet have an entry, please
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here.
We
have been in business for over 20 years. We are
a family run business who offer riding at all
levels.
We are
equally happy to take complete novices,
experienced riders and career students. Our
friendly staff are always on hand to tend to
your needs whether it be for a private lesson in
the indoor school or a family trek out for
complete novices. We have a huge variety of
horses and cater for everyone. Children welcome
over 4 years.
All kinds of riding experiences on offer,
including Country Hacking, Riding Tuition, Group
Courses, Livery and full schooling. Riding is in
all weather conditions - good waterproofs
recommended. 4-Star Riding Holidays arranged and
Pub Rides.
Murthwaite Green
Trekking Centre is situated on the edge of the
scenic village of Silecroft within the Lake
District National Park. The centre offers horse
riding for all ages and abilities.
Pony trekking - Ass of British Riding School
approved centre. Beautiful mountain scenery on
Barton Fell. Beginners and children welcome.
CUMBRIAN HEAVY HORSES
Chappels Farm,
Whicham Valley,
Nr Millom,
Cumbria, LA18
5LY Tel: 01229 777764 Mobile:
07769 588565 Web:
www.cumbrianheavyhorses.com
Cumbrian Heavy Horses is the UK's exclusive
Clydesdale and Shire Heavy Horse Riding
Centre.
Fully approved by both the BHS and the TRSS
we are situated in the beautiful Whicham
Valley, just a few miles from the coast
nestling in the foothills of Black and White
Combe, in the Lake District National Park,
giving us access to some of the the UK's
most spectacular lake and mountain scenery!
With mature, responsible,yet fun guides and well schooled,
magnificent horses (fast too!!!) and a
variety of instructional hacks available we
operate to very high standards; check out
the website for more information and amazing
photos!!
High Plains Lodge, High Plains, Alston, Cumbria,
CA9 3DD Tel: 01434 381886 Fax:
01434 382725 E-mail:
alstontraining@btconnect.com
AALA Accredited Activities. Open Canoeing -
Inland Water i.e. Laker/Reservoir/River. (BCU
start testing can also be undertaken). Rock
Climbing/Abseiling - Local Craggs. Hill Walking
& Mountaineering. Mine Exploration - Underground
Exercises. Other Activities: Dry Slope Skiing -
Centre Grounds. Bivving - Forest or Moorland.
Remote Area Night Walks. Group / Solo
Navigation. Outdoor Team Challenges: Group
abseil, River crossing, Gorge walk, Raft
building, Pony Trekking.
