Inclusive Riding Breaks
Two-day trail ride
All trail rides are accompanied with either one or two guides, numbers on the rides vary, usually between 4 and 8
The two-day trail ride comprises two days of riding through the beautiful Derbyshire dales, taking in the Chatsworth and Haddon Hall estates and High Peak trails. There is overnight accommodation at a guest-house in Bakewell, with breakfast included.
On arrival at Northfield (Approx 9.30am) clients are allocated their horses before horses and riders are transported to Priestcliffe, nr Taddington, where the ride starts at around 10.30am.
The route follows the old drovers' tracks down into the dramatic Monsal Dale and up the other side to Monsal Head, then through the picturesque village of Longstone and onto the old Bakewell railway line. From Bakewell station the bridleway takes us up through the woods, over the hill and into Chatsworth estate.
The lunch stop is in Endsor village - a unique hamlet!
After a good gallop through the park - which soon settles the lunch - the ride finishes in Youlgreave where the horses stay at a farm and the riders are taken for a well earned soak at their accommodation in Bakewell.
Bakewell itself has some lovely shops and a variety of bistros worth invertigating - but don't leave town without sampling the traditional Bakewell pudding!
The ride sets off on Sunday to the sound of church bells and heads up to the limestone plateau and onto the High Peak Trail. The day finishes at the farm around 4.30pm.
We have a variety of horses and usually manage to fit every one with their "type". The pace of riding is mainly walk and canter/gallop with some trotting. Riders must be capable of staying out of the saddle at canter and generally helping not hindering the horse! As the ride covers in the region of 40 miles, a reasonable degree of fitness is recommended.
2010 Trail Ride Dates
12th - 13th June
26th - 27th June -- 4 places left
10th - 11th July
24th - 25th July
11th - 12th September
The two day trail rides are available between June to September.
Suitable for both novice and experienced riders, the weekend break includes two nights self catering based at Northfield farm, with six hours riding. There is a full day ride on the Saturday with a shorter two hour ride on the Sunday. And if you don't fancy cooking, there are plenty of good pubs serving food near by!
Short breaks are available September through to May. Summer dates may be available, please contact us.
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Contact address: Northfield Farm Flash Near Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0SW