Whilst some visitors to Cumbrian Hoofbeats are keen competitive riders and want to focus on training and schooling with good, experienced instructors, almost everyone enjoys a pleasant hack in scenic countryside and we have some great riding country on our doorstep. If your idea of 'riding holiday heaven' is a different ride out every day on your own horse, our quiet, unspoilt corner of Cumbria is a good choice.

However, even though Cumbria boasts more bridleways than any other county, it's an inevitable fact that many of these public bridleways in the area are poorly maintained - some not at all - and although marked on the definitive map, they are often difficult to find on the ground and frequently impassable. Local knowledge makes all the difference however and we do know where you can ride locally - although we don't promise 'off road heaven' because it just doesn't exist!

In addition to the rides described, if you want to travel a little further afield, there are more really good rides that you can enjoy - ask us when booking. We are always looking to add new, interesting rides, so you may well find a different opportunity when you visit us.

It is possible to ride out directly from the yard, but the nearest bridleways are unfortunately only passable for short distances, which means riding is mostly on the quiet country roads and lanes with just short stretches of usable bridleway. The scenery and views are still stunning, but as all of our visitors have their own transport, it's easy to reach the best off-road riding and our rides often start after a short drive to a convenient starting point.

	EXHILIRATING BEACH RIDE Just a stone's throw from the historical Gretna Green on the Solway Firth, this is a large, quiet beach reached via private tracks from the yard of your guide, Rachel Wadge BHSAI. Click here for more details about The Exhilirating Beach Ride
VARIED FORESTRY RIDE Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the attractive Kershope Forest - ride the historical 'Debateable Lands' home of the Border Reviers Click here for more details about The Varied Forestry Ride	HACK TO A LESSON WITH TERRI GRAHAM Hacking for a lesson with Terri Graham BHSII, one of the instructors who trains Cumbrian Hoofbeats visitors, is an easy ride through the small village of Hethersgill and along the quietest of country lanes. Wildlife abounds and it's an ideal way to warm up and then cool down after some serious work in the international-sized arena. Click here for more information about Instructors and Training
LOCAL HACKING This is the view from the yard gate at Howard House - you can ride for miles on quiet roads and country lanes, where you generally won't meet very much traffic at all.	BREATHTAKING FELL RIDE Ride along ancient pack horse trails over one of the few unspoilt parts of the Cumbrian Fells. Click here for more details about The Breathtaking Fell Ride