Gaddesden X Country beds/bucks- Opinions please

[eatonbraynat]

Am starting to get into x country big time!!! Just wondered if anyone had tried Gaddesden Estate in Beds/bucks and what you thought??

 

[MissMincePie&Brandy]

OMG I live not far and hadn't even heard of that place. (just googled it) I think I'll give them a call and see if I can hire their gallops! woohoo!

 

[lindsayH]

I'm just up the road and I like it!

 

[MissMincePie&Brandy]

I'm just up the road and I like it!

Does it get busy, or is it generally nice and quiet there? I'm thinking about getting a trial membership pass. If you have the membership pass, can you turn up whenever you want without pre-booking?

 

[lindsayH]

I haven't been for a while but if I remember rightly you buy membership and go whenever you like. The estate is beautiful and there are lots of jumps. It's always been quiet when I've been, but I guess it partly depends when you go. I'm sure if you gave them a ring and asked to look round they would let you. I've always found them very friendly and helpful.

 

[MissMincePie&Brandy]

Thank you. You might see me there one day

 

[Boysy]

Any idea of the prices? I might be being blonde but i can't see anything on their web about prices.............. the picture of the stables with red doors brings back memories, i worked there as a groom for Trina Hall for many many years whilst it was a riding school.

 

[miss_bird]

You can do a week trial for £10 and then if you join for the year they take the £10 off the cost.
It is £90 for a year and has about 34 jumps, always very quiet never seen anyone on there when i have been.
My yard backs onto the estate nearly
They also have a sponsered ride around there in september

 

[eatonbraynat]

Sounds good to me, maybe it is one of the hidden treasures of Herts, Beds and Bucks! I think i will try the weeks trial too and see how i get on.