Stonetrail Holidays
Street Farm
Ravenstonedale
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4LL
Tel: 015396 23444
Trekking and Trail Riding
Stonetrail offers unique trekking and trail riding in the quiet and largely undiscovered landscape of the Upper Eden Valley in Cumbria, close to the border with the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
To ensure a high quality riding experience we normally limit the number of riders on our rides to just 5 plus the ride leader. Complimentary tea and cakes is served in our riders lounge at the end of each ride. We also offer light lunches by arrangement which are a great way to end a special day with friends or to celebrate a special occasions. Personalised vouchers are available if you wish to arrange a ride as a gift.
Instructional Easy Treks - I hour / 90 Minutes
Whilst our easy treks are suitable for competent beginners they are also an excellent choice for the more experienced rider, particuarly if you just want to have a quiet hack with time to enjoy the views. Our easy treks include instruction throughout the ride.
Heading out from Street Farm we follow an ancient track through Stennerskeugh and over a beautiful packhorse bridge which leads us up onto the fellside below Wild Boar fell. Stopping to admire the views towards the Lake District, we complete a circle before heading back home. An alternative 90 minute route on a fair day will take us up the Pennine Bridleway and onto the limestone pavement known locally as "the clouds" which offers excellent views across the Howgills.
Trail Riding & Trail Riding Holidays
Our trail rides can last for 2 hours or several days ! For more details about our riding breaks please see our Riding Holidays page
Trail riding is for the more advanced rider who as a minimum standard is able to maintain a good position at sitting trot. Trail Riding is more challenging than trekking because we follow a variety of bridleways criss crossing varying terrains with quite steep ascents and descents. As we like to ride in an open and casual order as much as possible this requires the rider to be capeable of maintaining good control of their horse. We have a fabulous range of trail rides in a very unique landscape, most of which are virtually completely off road and because of this we are able to offer a high quality riding experience.
Prices
| 1 hour easy trek | £32 |
| 90 minute easy trek | £37 |
| 2 hour trek | £45 |
| 3 hour trail ride | £65 |
| 4 hour trail ride | £90 |
| Full day ( 6 hrs ) | £130 |
Why not stay for a while and enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch at the end of your ride. This is a great way to end a special day with friends. Price: £10.00 per person.
Riding Lessons
Private or small group riding lessons can be arranged which are available for complete beginners. This is of particular benefit for riders wishing to gain enough experience to enjoy one of our easy treks.
I Hour Private Riding Lesson ( one to one ) £30
1 Hour Group Riding Lesson ( maximum 4 persons ) £15
How to Book
Please telephone us in the first instance to discuss your requirements and availability on 015396 23444. Please consider visiting us in person, we will be happy to show you around and discuss your needs in person.
To make a firm booking we will need the following information about each rider:
- Their current riding ability - please use the table below to best describe their current riding ability.
- Height, age and weight: - we regret we are unable cannot accept riders below 12 years of age or who weigh over 14 stone.
- How many hours you wish to ride for.
- Your preferred dates.
- The name, address and contact number for the person making the booking.
| Riding Standard | Description of riders current ability |
| Competent Beginner | I have very limited horseriding experience. I am able to mount and dismount, with or without assistance, and I can maintain a balanced position at walk. |
| Novice Rider | I able to mount and dismount, without assistance. I can maintain a balanced position at walk and trot. I have little or no experience at cantering. |
| Advanced Rider | I consider my riding standard suitable to ride on open fell at varying speeds including canter and gallop. I can ride up and down steep hills and negotiate a small jump to cross ditches etc and I am able to mount and dismount without assistance. |
Please note we will tailor your ride to suit your riding ability and we provide riding instruction throughout the ride. In the case of a mixed ability group, the pace will be geared to suit the rider with the least riding ability.
When your booking is agreed, we will confirm the details by email. Please also refer to our terms and conditions page for more advice regarding arrival details, how to prepare for your ride and our terms and conditions of business.
How to Pay
Bookings taken more than 7 days in advance will require a deposit equalling £15.00 per person which can be paid by cheque or by internet banking. Details will be provided when booking. The balance is due on arrival before the start of your ride. We welcome cash or cheque.
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