Boltby Riding Centre - Horseback Riding through the North York Moors NP, England!
Our Trekking centre is based on a working farm. We have a range of ponies and horses and can cater for beginners as well as experienced riders!
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Our trekking farm is in the Valley of Boltby which is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. From this picturesque village we are fortunate to be able to access to many excellent trekking ways in this beautiful National Park! The nature has a great variety so that we ride through forests, the unique moor land and over hills.
Everywhere you have nothing but a stunning view on unspoiled country side.
Everywhere you have nothing but a stunning view on unspoiled country side.
Additional information about the area
Excursions: We are on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Magical moorland, spectacular coastline crowned with towering cliffs- this is the North York Moors. Here you can experience the vast open space of moorland, listen to the call of the upland birds, walk for miles and miles or sit and watch the world go by. Here you have woods, picturesque villages of honey sandstone and beaches. All around are the signs of past generations, historic abbeys, embattled castles, churches, crosses, ancient routes. The local culture and traditions here are strong- and you are welcome to watch them!If you want to find out more about this unique place you will find all information on the webside of the North York Moors National Park.
There you can also find a list with all the activities and events going on around the National Park.
Traveling by plane:
Fly to London, Edinburgh, Leeds, York or Manchester.
Traveling by train:
From London to York (2 hours), from Edinbrugh to York (3 hours). From York there are hourly services to Thirsk & Northallerton (only 7 miles from our farm). From Thirsk & Northallerton there are also hourly services to Leeds and Manchester.
nearby /
on the property
Mountain biking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Birding Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Restaurants, National Historic Sites
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Beach Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Horse Trekking Station, Working Ranch, Farm, Riding Stable, Pony Stable, B & B for HorsemenMinimum age for guests:
no limitation
General description:
Our Trekking centre is based on a working farm. We have a range of ponies and horses and can cater for beginners as well as experienced riders!
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
More details of the property
Our Ranch is in the Village of Boltby and on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Access to a wide variety of excellent bridleways, forestry, hills and moor land trails, stunning scenery!What we have to offer
- Horses for guests available
Other offers and explanations
We offer different riding programs all year round and for any riding level. All rides are run by a friendly and helpful staff in a good atmosphere- fun guaranteed!Horses available in our riding program
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Ponies
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
We have horses and ponies from 12 hh to 16 hh. All horses are well trained and experienced in Trail rides. We have suitable horses for absolute beginners!
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- All-day Rides
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
No restriction
Riding experience:
No restriction
Demand on rider:
little demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
All year we offer one or two hour rides and Mini-Trekking for beginners (30 Minutes). During the summer months we also run Full Day Rides and between May and September even Two Day Trail Rides.
Catering
More information of the Catering:
During the day rides we provide a picnic. At the two days trail ride we eat lunch in a pub and in the evening in the B&B. All costs for these meals are not included in the normal trail ride price.
General information of the accommodation
More information of the accommodation:
Please check the following two B&Bs:
- Town Pasture Farm- B&B Accomodation Boltby Thirsk
- Carr House Farm- B&B Ampleforth
- Town Pasture Farm- B&B Accomodation Boltby Thirsk
- Carr House Farm- B&B Ampleforth
Rates and contact
Rates of the Horses for rent
Notes to the rental costs:
Mini-Trekking Tour (30-40 Minutes): £10
1 Hour ride: £18
90 Minute ride: £25
2 Hour ride: £32
Full day trail ride (10am to 4pm): £65
Two day trail ride: £200 (including B&B and luggage transfer)
1 Hour ride: £18
90 Minute ride: £25
2 Hour ride: £32
Full day trail ride (10am to 4pm): £65
Two day trail ride: £200 (including B&B and luggage transfer)
Contact
Company:
Boltby Trekking & Trail Riding Centre
First name:
Sheila
Last name:
Ashby
Country:
Great Britain
You can contact us with the following languages:
English