Horse Riding in Northumberland

'If you were to suggest that all those long, empty

beaches would make the perfect place to gallop

a horse, you'd be absolutely right.'

The Sunday Times

Northumberland provides excellent horse riding terrain for all abilities, with miles of quiet country lanes, bridleways and open countryside. Take an exhilarating upland hack in the stunning Northumberland National Park or the wildly beautiful North Pennines, or a classic meandering trek through the Till Valley, Upper Coquetdale or Wild Redesdale.

The valleys of the North Pennines are a rider's haven, with trails following old railway line paths, country lanes and bridleways with acres of open moors. Discover why the Cheviot Hills are known to provide some of the most popular horse-riding highlights in England with acres of big skies, rugged moorland, tranquil old shepherd's trails and sheltered forest bridleways. By contrast, at Kielder Water & Forest Park you can literally take your horse to water - vast expanses of it - exploring Kielder's 27-mile shoreline and miles of sun-dappled forest trails at your own pace.

For something truly unique, the Northumberland coast offers classic cantering along miles of golden sands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with Bamburgh Castle and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne as a stunning backdrop. And don't forget there's trail after trail to be enjoyed along quiet country lanes, and the bridleway network that links towns and villages throughout Northumberland.

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