
You
couldn’t ask for a better place to ride than Shropshire. If you
want to find out about the best places to walk, trot or canter, this is
the site for you. That’s because we’ve packed it full of information,
from where
to ride to where
to stay.
If your horse could get online, this site would be top of its favourites list!
Shropshire is blessed with over 600 miles of byways and bridleways, crisscrossing their way through the countryside. And what countryside! In the south we have the horse-friendly peaks of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the north, a varied lowland of canals, rivers, meres and mosses giving way to the ancient hills of the Shropshire-Wales border.
"Riding's a joy! For me I Ride" Robert Browning
Everybody rides
Shropshire
is home to more than 20 riding
centres, so there's something for all ages and abilities. Try hacking
over the hills and dales, day rides, tuition for cross country, dressage,
side saddle and jumping. There are childrens’ riding summer camps
and B&Bs for you, your horses and the rest of the family.
Find a ride to suit you
To
find a ride to suit you, why not use our riding
route search? Each ride is guaranteed to offer the best of Shropshire
Riding. We’ll be adding more rides as the site develops.
Undiscovered Secret
Don’t
expect to be crowded out. For most of the year you’ll find many
of our hills, valleys, riversides, fields and woods only lightly populated.
It’s the ultimate 'get away from everything' experience.
Riding Holidays
If
all of this sounds too good to miss why not come and visit us for a little
longer. This site is a one stop shop for planning a riding
holiday or short break in Shropshire. It has rides to suit most levels
of abilities and places to stay on your route, click
here to visit our accommodation search.
Riding Events and Activities
The
stunning Shropshire countryside hosts riding events throughout the year.
Experience the thrill of pounding hooves at Ludlow Races or the exhilaration
of the cross country phase at Weston Park Horse Trails. Go on a fun ride
or take part in one of the local shows. Use our event
search to find out what's available.
Refuelling
After
bedding down your horse down for a comfy night in the straw, you’ll
deserve a fine dinner. Shropshire is stuffed with charming village pubs
and eateries. It also boasts some of the best restaurants in the UK. Many
of our restaurants use the best of our home grown fare, from venison steaks
to goat’s cheeses, there’s plenty for all palates.
Shropshire’s wine and real ale is also renowned. There’s nothing better than good food and drink to set yourself up for a day in the saddle.