Come and join our guided rides! Please note: you need your own horse to take part in our guided rides.  

Not sure about route-finding, or lacking in confidence about riding out? Join a guided ride! There's up to 5 or 6 people per group with 1 or 2 ride leaders. We ride in the North York Moors, the Wolds, the Howardian Hills ... and elsewhere.  
Before your first ride you need to complete a Rider Registration Form here, and for each ride we'll send you a Ride Information Sheet with details of how to pay, where to park, etc.  
 
We can do one-off events for a group of friends, at a pace and location to suit you! Please ask us for details here.  
 
 
Guided Rides 
Updated 31st January.  
All rides are circular, most start at 10am (unless otherwise stated), and the entry fee is £32-£40, depending on whether parking and/or refreshments are included. Rides in red are fully booked, but let us know if you're interested in case anyone has to drop out.  
We don't run the rides if horrible weather is forecast; in that case we give you a full refund or credit, and we'll always try to reschedule the ride. 
Email us here to book or for more information.  
NB your place is only confirmed once you have paid the entry fee. 
Ride Grading 
Our rides are graded so you can choose the best ones for you and your horse. Unsure what's right for you? Just ask! 
 
Grade 0: Walking only (3-4 miles, easy terrain, suitable for lead-reins). 
Grade 1: 'Walk & Trot' (5-7 miles, easy terrain, slow steady pace, no cantering) 
Grade 1/2: Walk & Trot (5-7 miles, mixed terrain, may include hills, rough tracks, river-crossing) 
Grade 2: Steady (7-10 miles, easy terrain, may include hills - includes short steady canters) 
Grade 3: Standard (10-15 miles, mixed terrain, may include steeper hills and rougher sections - includes cantering) 
Grade 4: Challenging (11 or more miles, hilly with some demanding terrain - varied pace) 
 
Remember that the grades are relative: an area that seems flat to a horse used to the North York Moors or the Dales might be exhausting to a horse living near Selby or in Holderness. 
 
For more information on hacking in the countryside, see our Resources for Riding Out page.  
A Taste of the Rides .... 
Here are videos of some of our rides ... enjoy! 
Horses and riders above the North York Moors Railways
Levisham Ride 
Horses galloping on stubble field
Tabular Hills 
Horses cantering up grassy hill
Western Wolds  
Horses walking in the Wolds
Kiplingcotes & Beyond 
"Really enjoyed the ride today. Everyone was lovely. I will be looking out for more Ride Yorkshire rides!" (Kiplingcotes & South Dalton pub ride, September 2024) 
"Just wanted to say what a wonderful ride we had today. I can honestly say it was one if the best I’ve done, so varied both terrain and the scenery. There was a bit of everything going on, sheep, cattle, water crossing, steep hills, lots of gates, railway crossings and we saw the steam train too. Jackie was a super guide, she gave us lots of info along the route." (Newtondale Walk & Trot, August 2024) 
"Just wanted to say that Indie and I had a really enjoyable ride today. Thank you to all the group for been so welcoming and friendly!" (Givendale Cheese & Wine, June 2024) 
"Huge thanks for yesterday, Jack and I had an amazing time." (Tibthorpe Wold, May 2024) 
"I just wanted to say thank you for today's ride - we loved it." "Thank you for a wonderful ride, such a fantastic experience for my boy and such wonderful company." (Kiplingcotes & South Dalton, April 2024) 
"We had a wonderful time and everyone was so lovely and helpful. Yesterday was a really big deal for my horse and me as it was our first Ride Yorkshire and our first solo outing. I've wanted to come along and do your rides for a long time now but so many things have stopped us. But we had an amazing time!" (Rievaulx Moor, Nov 2023) 
"Absolutely loved today and so did Daisy - thank you again." (Douthwaite Dale, Oct 2023) 
'Just wanted to say thank-you again for yesterday's ride. I simply would not get to experience that kind of riding without you and Ride Yorkshire. Another day for making some wonderful memories that I can look back on in future.' (Dales of the Wolds, Aug 2023) 
"Thank you for continually inspiring me to live my best life!" (August 2023) 
"Thank you so much for the ride today, fantastic beautiful ride. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it did us both the world of good!" (Red Kite, Feb 2023) 
"It was fantastic! Thank you all so much! Never had access to such an amazing group before." (Riccaldale, Nov 2022) 
"I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful ride at Myton-on-Swale yesterday. We had a fabulous time! 
First time for my pony and you helped make it a lovely experience for him." (Myton-on-Swale ride, May 2022) 
"Just to say what a lovely ride I had today. Wonderful scenery, beautiful daffodils and good company. What more could I have asked for!" (Farndale ride, April 2022) 
"I really enjoyed my outing with Bill around Rievaulx and will be booking on another guided ride soon. You are doing a great job!" (Feb 2022) 
"What a fabulous day to be out with the horses enjoying the beautiful autumn colours around Helmsley. Huge thanks to Bill Tait of Ride Yorkshire for a spectacular day out." (Riccaldale, Nov 2021) 
"Thank you again for a lovely ride today. We were so lucky with the weather and the route adaptation made it very special! Fantastic views!! Thank you also for delicious pumpkin cakes and tea. A welcome break." (Castle Howard Ride, Nov 2021) 
"It is my first year anniversary with Ride Yorkshire next weekend. The best thing I could have done to get me out and about!" Feb 2020