Horse riding for everyone

Horse riding on the High Peak Trail Ever wondered where you can ride?
Ever wondered how to get started?
Ever wandered……on a horse?

Derbyshire is the perfect place to explore on horse back. Traffic free trails, bridleways and byways connect beautiful countryside and quiet villages through green hills and rugged open moorland.

Whether starting out on a new hobby, searching for new riding routes or looking for a riding adventure, you will find the right path in Derbyshire.

Horse riding is a great activity to improve your fitness, get active and enjoy the countryside.

Anyone, what ever age or ability can have a go, just book a lesson at one of Derbyshire's many riding schools, or why not book a guided ride for a Holiday activity or a birthday treat!

For a current list of approved riding schools in Derbyshire visit the British Horse Society website (opens in a new window) or the Association of British Riding Schools website (opens in a new window).

Derbyshire also has three Riding for the Disabled Groups, which can be found on the RDA website (opens in a new window).

National Network - Pennine Bridleway

Explore the scenic variety of the country's newest National Trail - the Pennine Bridleway.

Starting from Hartington Station the route heads north along the Tissington and High Peak Trails, and further north on bridleways and quiet roads over the high moors of the Dark Peak to Hayfield and Glossop.

The route takes in spectacular views over 48 miles through Derbyshire before heading into the northern counties.

For detailed route mapping, accommodation and holiday guide visit: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway (opens in a new window)

Regional Network - Greenways

Over 200km of off road Greenways now weave across Derbyshire for you to enjoy quiet traffic free countryside on horse back.

Many of these routes follow old railway lines, some line Derbyshire's reservoirs and waterways, and others meander through the rich tapestry of stunning landscapes along upgraded bridleways and byways.

New routes are being developed all the time.

For details of each of Greenways we manage that are accessible for horse riding please use the link to view Walks and Trails.

Community Circuits

Riding circuits between five and 15 miles in length are available across Derbyshire.

Some suggestions are shown in the Horse Ride Derbyshire leaflet and others are available from the useful contacts shown under external websites.

Horse Ride Derbyshire

Our new Horse Ride Derbyshire leaflet gives tips on how to get started and where to get advice.

The map shows the best of the county's riding routes, locations of approved riding schools, horse box/trailer parking, and the leaflet information provides lots of contacts for different routes and organisations and tips for safe riding.

If you wish to receive a copy of the Horse Ride Derbyshire leaflet showing suggested riding routes and trails around the county please request one through Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058. Alternatively you can download the Horse Ride Derbyshire information from the related documents section on this page.

To request further information or to send us your comments please email countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Related documents

The following documents are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can download the PDF software for free from the Adobe website (opens in a new window)

Also on our website

Information on other websites

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