Treking/Hacking holiday in the UK for single girl!!

[canteron]

Feeling the need to escape all the mayhem at home and really fancy a lovely trekking holiday.

I am a reasonably good rider, but I want somewhere where I can ride at my own pace - I am too old to think galloping everywhere is a good idea, but I would like nice horses which are well looked after.

Open to all suggestions ..... does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[Primitive Pony]

I would really recommend Free Rein in Wales. You can go unguided with maps and stop each night at a different B&B. If going alone I think you can go guided too - definitely worth looking into, more about navigating and ambling across the welsh hill sides than galloping around, fabulous place and lovely ponies! - http://www.free-rein.co.uk/

 

[be positive]

Friends have been for a couple of short breaks and would highly recommend, riding very well educated and cared for horses suitable for all abilities.
http://www.spiritofexmoor.com/

 

[Joanne_Stockport]

I second Free rein holidays !

 

[Hexx]

What about Adventure Clydesdales - their Facebook page has loads of photos and it looks like great fun. Hopefully, I am going for my "big birthday" this year.

 

[Barnacle]

I will double-check but I think this is where I went recently: http://www.ellesmereridingcentre.co.uk/ And it was AMAZING. You can definitely ask for a relaxed ride and they'll happily cater to that. The horses are wonderful and the area is stunning. I didn't even know there were places as beautiful as that in the UK. I was there when the ground was covered in multicoloured mosses and the smell of pine was filling the air. It felt like being in a fairytale. And honestly that feeling did not wear off over the course of the full day.

 

[ahorseandadog]

My top four ideas for you (not in order):

Free Rein in Wales
An 'Ishestar' tour in Iceland
Cumbrian Heavy Horses in Lake District
St. Mary's Riding School (has tours) in the Isles of Scilly

 

[YorksG]

Cae argo in Wales, lovely horses nice people and fantastic food. I've been with friends but there have always been single people there who enjoyed themselves

 

[Sarah W]

If you are open to travelling further afield (and want to take advantage of the cheap euro!) you could come and visit us in Portugal

 

[JustKickOn]

If you are open to travelling further afield (and want to take advantage of the cheap euro!) you could come and visit us in Portugal

Please could you PM me some info

 

[Sarah W]

Done

 

[outinthefens88]

Cae argo in Wales, lovely horses nice people and fantastic food. I've been with friends but there have always been single people there who enjoyed themselves

I'll second that - Caeiago (in Wales) - http://horseridingholidaysgb.co.uk

Heading there soon for the third time, well kept horses to suit all abilities, stunning scenery and great food and company.

 

[Irish gal]

This looks like a lovely trek in Ireland, it's a really beautiful part of the country. Haven't been myself but sounds lovely.
www.seaviewequestrian.com

 

[Irish gal]

The above site doesn't talk about holidays but i know they have started to do them. Here's the ad for holidays:
http://www.donedeal.ie/equineservic...-in-dingle-inc-accommodation/9573792?offset=2

 

[spookypony]

These guys are great: http://www.highlandsunbridled.co.uk/.

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

I am going to ireland [cheap flights] for three days western trekking, there are quite few places over there.

 

[webble]

Another vote for free rein

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

http://www.cumbrianheavyhorses.com/

 

[StephBiscuit]

Bilsdale riding centre in Hawnby on the North Yorkshire moors. I've gone there every year since 2007, and it is great!!

 

[canteron]

Thanks everyone for such great suggestions - I love the idea exploring more of this great country on horseback and all the suggestions look viable. All I have to do is book and mastermind my escape!!

 

[DressageCob]

Have a look at Equestrian Escapes. They do a variety of holidays across the country, some just hacking and some hacking plus lessons