Trail Riding Holidays along the Pennine Bridleway in Cumbria, UK

Stonetrail specialises in trail riding holidays in Cumbria close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park which includes the spectacular Pennine Bridleway, Englands latest national trail built specifically for horse and riders. Our trail riding holidays are a perfect choice for experienced riders and offer a sense of adventure as we journey across the Cumbrian fells and explore the lower valleys of the Yorkshire Dales. This is an area which offers some of best off road riding opportunities in the UK. Open fell tracks, green lanes, stunning sceney and free roaming fell ponies are what you can expect. The terrain is hilly yet easy to ride with lots of great canters. We are known for our relaxed and friendly style and for riding in small groups ( usually no more than 6 customers ) as we know this ensures a great riding experience and a high standard of personal attention. Rest and relaxation at the end of each day is equally important and our routes include carefuly chosen Inns with warm fires and homecooked dinners.

Riding Ability

Long distance trail riding encounters a variety of terrains in open spaces and for this reason you need to be reasonably fit and capable of riding with confidence at all paces. However, we do not expect you to be an expert and we suggest that if you are unsure about your ability to call Alison for advice. We can tailor the route and pace to suit your ability and take care to avoid placing riders with different levels of ability and expectations on the same ride. For a small supplement we can limit the ride to just 4 riders if you would prefer an exclusive riding holiday arranged specifically for your group.

Unaccompanied Teenages

Unaccompanied teenagers are welcome to join us each day for our ride and can be brought back to Street Farm each night. Our cottages at Street Farm sleep between 2 and 8 persons and are a great choice for parents with horse mad teenagers.

Trail Ride Dates 2010

Pennine Bridleway Weekend Trail Ride

No of Days Riding 2

No of Nights 1

Start Day: Saturdays

Cost: £265 pp

Dates available: Various Weekends throughout the year - please contact us for details

Fell & Dales 4 Day Trail Ride ( 52 Mile Circular Route )

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the contrasting landscapes of the Cumbrian fells and the Yorkshire Dales. Our overnight stops will be at Garsdale, Ribblehead and Barbon near Kirkby Lonsdale. The route for the first two days follows the Peninne Bridleway before joining some very scenic bridleways through Dentdale and Sedbergh. Accommodation is arranged in cosy Inns or B&Bs ( subject to availability at the time of booking ).

Day 1 - Street Farm to Garsdale - 10 Miles - click here for route map day 1

Day 2 - Garsdale to Ribblehead - 14 Miles - click here for route map day 2

Day 3 - Ribblehead to Barbon nr Kirkby Lonsdale - 14 Miles

Day 4 - Barbon to Street Farm via Sedbergh - 14 Miles

Price & Availability

No of Days Riding 4

No of Nights 3

Start Day Mondays

Cost per person £495

Dates Various dates throughout the year, please enquire.

Price Includes

Dinner, bed and breakfast in a carefully chosen Inns each night. Picnic lunch. Full days riding of between 5 and 6 hours each day. Riding hat if required. Luggage transfer. The price does not include drinks with your meal. Extra night B&B is available close to Street Farm for the evening before the start of each trail ride if required. This is approx £40 per person.

How to Book

Please telephone Alison if you would like to book or for more details about any of our Riding Breaks. Tel: 015396-23444 or email alison@stonetrailholidays.com

No of Days Riding	2
No of Nights	1
Start Day:	Saturdays
Cost:	£265 pp
Dates available:	Various Weekends throughout the year - please contact us for details

No of Days Riding	4
No of Nights	3
Start Day	Mondays
Cost per person	£495
Dates	Various dates throughout the year, please enquire.

Stonetrail Holidays