mmcdonough2306
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Hey is there any good Hacks or Fun Rides In North-East/Northumberland area?
Thanks Matthew
Thanks Matthew
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Thanks for all the recommendations and do you need a permit to ride at Chopwell Woods, as ours expire in April?
Thanks for all the recommendations and do you need a permit to ride at Chopwell Woods, as ours expire in April?
Have you tried Sinderhope trecking centre, I know it's not Durham but it's not too far out and Ihad a geat day there!
http://www.sinderhopeponytrekking.co.uk/
Hi Jess,
I’m an ex Durham student and when I was there Ivesley seemed to be quite a popular choice? I never actually went on a hack as was only a member of the club for my first year (namely as I decided I couldn’t do without my own and didn’t have time once I bought him!) Also being a chemist I had quite a full timetable and advanced lessons were often early afternoon so didn’t have time to get there. No idea as to the set up now but could be an option? I believe there used to be a bus so not completely reliant upon those with cars?
Another option which used to be great but would require a car is Saltburn riding school (about a 1 hour drive from Durham). They used to do beach rides, with separate beginner and advanced options and associated horses. I went a few times with a friend who had left her horse at home and was desperate to ride – Saltburn beach is fab for a gallop! Also used to let us borrow/hire horses for their Tuesday night SJ clinics but I guess would be a push to get there in time from Durham (I worked close by at the time).
It’s been a few years (I think 2003/2004 ish?) so a lot will have changed but may be worth a couple of phone calls?
Hope this is some help.
If anyone didn't know/interested the hulne park ride has been reinstated and is on this Sunday