Trekking/Hacking

Our Horse Riding – Booking Options and Prices

Lake District Fell Rides – The standard fell ride lasts for approximately 2 hours

Two Hour Fell – This is a ride out which takes you over Bigland Fells and through some stunning Lake District countryside. The ride goes over varied terrain and provides several opportunities to canter (more nervous riders can remain at a trot if they prefer). Not suitable for complete beginners. Start time 1pm.

Half Day Ride – For the more advanced and adventurous riders. This is a longer Fell Ride which goes over more challenging terrain and provides more opportunities to canter, where the ground is suitable. The standard fell ride lasts for approximately 3 hours. Riders must be able to canter in balance in an open enviroment and have had experience of riding out. Start time 10am.

Full Day Ride- This is for advanced riders. A full day of riding over Cartmel valley and Hampsfell, with stunning views of Morcombe Bay and brilliant canters on the local bridleways. Riders must be able to canter in balance in an open enviroment and have had plenty of experience of riding out. Start time 10am. See Riding Holidays for longer Trails lasting up to 6 days!

Bigland Estate Rides - A great introduction to hacking

This 1 hour ride is out over the local bridleway with spectacular views over Ulverston, Grizedale Forest and Coniston Old Man.Suitable for riders with a little experience able to walk and trot independently with ride leaders riding alongside riders to give assistance.  (You can pay for this with Tesco vouchers.)

Why not have a Half Hour Lesson (for just £20) to brush up on your skills before going out on this ride?

Pony Trekking and Beginner Rides – Fun for children of all ages (Parents can accompany children on foot or why not ride with them!)

Gift this ride

The beginner ride consists of a short  ride around the local lanes leading off from the estate  (aged 3 and above)this is a walked ride with staff walking with you.  Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape and the South Lakes fells. Suitable for the total beginner and families wishing to see the scenery from horseback. (You can pay for this with Tesco vouchers.)

 

Exciting Cumbrian Beach Rides - Temporarily Unavailable Due to the Changes on the Sands

This is one of our most challenging rides. A canter across Morecombe Bay Sands to “Chapel Island”. Only for very experienced riders and limited to 4 people per ride who ride on a regular basis. Riders are required to be able to control a horse at all paces in an open environment.

Booking Procedures

Ring or email the centre with the heights, weights, ability and the type of ride you wish to book.  We will take 50% deposit for the ride of your choice via credit or debit card. All riders will be expected to fill out a Rider Registration Form before riding.  The dress code for the centre is loose comfortable trousers (preferably not jeans)  and stout shoes (not trainers).  We have hats and boots available at the centre. If you wish to cancel the ride please give 48 hours cancellation notice.  If any rider books a ride and is found not to be suitable for the ride booked on the day(for health and safety reasons) they will be offered an alternative ride more suitable to their level, however, refunds will not be given for ride changes.  Please ensure that your experience matches the level of ride booked, if in doubt please ring the centre to discuss.015395 30333

*Prices and details may be subject to change without notice*