Howardian Hills - own horse
2 day petal rides
Ride the many long grass and woodland tracks around the majestic Castle Howard Estate.
At a Glance
| Area | Howardian Hills |
|---|---|
| Type | Two days of petal rides with own horse |
| Duration | 2 days and 2 nights |
| Distance | 16 and 18 miles |
| Difficulty | Medium |
Holiday Highlights
Views of the magnificent Castle Howard and its surrounding architecture and grounds. Ride close to the Mausoleum, Pyramid and Temple. Long woodland and grass tracks. Excellent refreshment stops.
Full Details
Day one Arrive at your bed and breakfast the evening before with views over farmland. Horses stay in a very secure paddock. The first day's 18 mile circular ride follows grass tracks and permissive lanes to visit the village of Terrington. Fields, meadows and woodlands with an abundance of wildlife lead towards Hovingham. Ambitious riders may wish to embark on an extended route through Hovingham and over to a number of small villages on a variety of off-road tracks. Equally, riders who wish a more leisuely ride can do a shorter route. There are fabulous long straight tracks through woodland on good going.
Day two Bridleways over a variety of good terrain lead to a field that provides a magnificent view of Castle Howard and the Great Lake before entering woods with views in the opposite direction towards the North York Moors. Riders can extend the route to visit a pub and return next to the gallops! A grassy bridleway leads closer to Castle Howard to views of the Mausoleum, Pyramid and Temple before returning to B&Bs by road.
Routes can be tailored to meet individual levels of fitness.
Price Prices start at £150 per person based on two sharing to include two nights' bed and breakfast, shared grazing, two days' packed lunches, route descriptions and maps and a dedicated contact for assistance. Packages can be arranged at a variety of accommodation and can include evening meals.
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