Northumberland Riding Holidays

Northumberland Riding Holiday offer bespoke packages for you and your horses.

We have fabulous riding from the farm with routes running through Elsdon or the farm including The Sandstone Way, Great English Walk, Lakeland to Lindisfarne, Northern Crossway, Alternative Coast to Coast and Reivers Route. Harwood Forest borders the farm with miles of tracks to discover.

The local pub provides yummy meals with places to tether your horse, and is a great stop on your way home for a small tipple!

Other nearby attractions:
Castles, gardens, Hadrians Wall, Local artists, Simonside Hills, Market towns of Rothbury, Corbridge and Hexham.

What we offer

Varied riding including forestry, open hills, water crossings, bridleways and byways.
Maps and local knowledge
Help move the Cattle/Sheep on the farm.
Guided rides available including a river ride if you fancy a paddle/swim with your horse.

The Sandstone Way runs through the farm so a good start – please scroll to the bottom of this page for routes and further information.

We can also help link up accommodation should you wish.

Horses

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Unlimited grazing – small paddocks, electric fencing available
Loose boxes
Lots of parking/ turning area.
Use of buckets, grooming kit.
Washing and drying facilities.
DIY stabling with straw beds

Amie & Kirsty - March 2022

"Excellent facilities for the horses and guests. Very welcoming hospitality both Georgie and Simon are an absolute delight providing excellent local and historic knowledge of what is one of the most beautiful areas in Northumberland. Fantastic home cooked food and the best eggy bread for breakfast I’ve ever tasted! There was always a cuppa and plenty of award winning tray bakes on offer. We can’t recommend it highly enough we had a fantastic time great fun in a very organised but relaxed environment perfect! A trip back is already in the planning to cover more of the rides spoilt for choice."

Routes

Sandstone Way (runs through the farm)
https://www.sandstoneway.co.uk/

Elsdon Ride – Introduction to The Ranges – accessible from Ravenscleugh
https://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/things-to-do/get-active-outdoors/horse-riding/elsdon-horse-ride

BHS Access Routes and Maps
50k challenge https://www.bhsaccess.org.uk/dobbin/Ridingmap.php?map=northeast/Ridemaps/The%2050K%20Challenge

Rides NNP
https://www.bhsaccess.org.uk/dobbin/Ridingmap.php?map=northeast/Ridemaps/Northnatparkinde

Reivers Route (from Barrowburn – hour drive in trailer from Ravenscleugh)
https://www.bhsaccess.org.uk/dobbin/Ridingmap.php?map=northeast/Ridemaps/Reivers%20Return

Kielder Water 1
https://www.bhsaccess.org.uk/dobbin/Ridingmap.php?map=northeast/Ridemaps/PLAP10%20Kileder%20Water%20and%20Forest%20Park

Dere Street
https://www.bhsaccess.org.uk/dobbin/Ridingmap.php?map=northeast/Ridemaps/Dere%20Street

Deerness
https://www.bhsaccess.org.uk/dobbin/Ridingmap.php?map=northeast/Ridemaps/Deerness

Copper Snout
https://www.bhsaccess.org.uk/dobbin/Ridingmap.php?map=northeast/Ridemaps/Copper%20Snout
https://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/things-to-do/get-active-outdoors/horse-riding/copper-snout-horse-ride/

150 routes in the Scottish Borders (Carter Bar is 20 mins by road from the farm)
www.ridescottishborders.com

Safety tips

Always tell someone where you are going and how long you expect to be out. Try to ride in company, especially when riding in a new area.
Carry the relevant OS map for the area. Highlight your route on the map for easy reference.
Wear appropriate clothing for your ride – remember that the weather can change quickly in the hills so take warm and waterproof clothes.
Check your horse’s tack before you set off; you may find it useful to carry a head collar and/or lead rope – useful not only in an emergency but also to allow your horse to graze while you have your lunch!
Carry a hoof pick, personal details, and a fully-charged mobile phone – but be aware that coverage may be limited.

Amie & Kirsty, March 2022

“Excellent facilities for the horses and guests. Very welcoming hospitality both Georgie and Simon are an absolute delight providing excellent local and historic knowledge of what is one of the most beautiful areas in Northumberland. Fantastic home cooked food and the best eggy bread for breakfast I’ve ever tasted! There was always a cuppa and plenty of award winning tray bakes on offer."

Northumberland Riding Holidays

What we offer

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Varied riding including forestry, open hills, water crossings, bridleways and byways.

Maps and local knowledge

Help move the Cattle/Sheep on the farm.

Guided rides available including a river ride if you fancy a paddle/swim with your horse.

The Sandstone Way runs through the farm so a good start – please scroll to the bottom of this page for routes and further information.

We can also help link up accommodation should you wish.

​

Horses

Unlimited grazing – small paddocks, electric fencing available

Loose boxes

Lots of parking/ turning area.

Use of buckets, grooming kit.

Washing and drying facilities.

DIY stabling with straw beds

Routes

Safety tips

Always tell someone where you are going and how long you expect to be out. Try to ride in company, especially when riding in a new area.

Carry the relevant OS map for the area. Highlight your route on the map for easy reference.

Wear appropriate clothing for your ride – remember that the weather can change quickly in the hills so take warm and waterproof clothes.

Check your horse’s tack before you set off; you may find it useful to carry a head collar and/or lead rope – useful not only in an emergency but also to allow your horse to graze while you have your lunch!

Carry a hoof pick, personal details, and a fully-charged mobile phone – but be aware that coverage may be limited.