Top riding trails in Britain

The 15 National Trails (www.nationaltrail.co.uk/text.asp?PageId=2) are long distance routes in England and Wales that have been created to give walkers, cyclists and riders access to some of Britain’s most scenic countryside. Many of them offer great trails for riding.

The National Bridleroute Network (www.ride-uk.org.uk/extent/uk.htm) website provides full regional listings of accessible riding routes in Britain.

Below is a selection of specific bridleroutes and long distance trails recommended by the British Horse Society (www.bhs.org.uk/content/default.asp) that give open access to some of the country’s most inspiring landscapes.

North York Moors National Park

The Heritage Ride

250-mile trail passing through Lincolnshire and East and North Yorkshire crossing open moorlands.

The Heritage Ride on horseback
Penine Bridleway

The Pennine Bridleway

The Pennine Bridleway is a new National Trail in the north of England, planned and designed specifically for horse riders, off road cyclists and walkers.

The Penine Bridleway on horseback
Derbyshire

Sabrina Way – Derbyshire

A new addition to the National Bridleroute Network running through Oxfordshire and Derbyshire.

Sabrina Way on horseback
The Ridgeway

The Midshires Way

 225-mile route from The Ridgeway near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire to Derbyshire.

Midshires Way on horseback
Black Mountains

Three Rivers Ride

From Worcestershire through the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park.

Three Rivers Ride on horseback
Horse riding

Marriott's Way

21-mile route in Norfolk, East of England, for walkers, riders and cyclists.

Marriot’s Way on horseback
Riding trails

London Orbital Bridleroute (H25)

Long distance riding route around Greater London to be known as ‘The London Orbital Bridleroute’ or the ‘H25’.

The London Orbital Bridleroute
Salcey Forest

Swan's Way

Part of the Midshires way in south-east England running from Salcey Forest in the north to Goring on Thames in the south.

Swan’s Way on horseback
Craignure (Isle of Mull)

Buccleuch Country Ride – Scotland

Fifty-seven miles of stunning Scottish scenery on bridleways, private tracks, open country and quiet country roads.

Buccleuch Country Ride
Horse riding near the castle, Rhuddlan

The Ceiriog Trail - Wales

A 23-mile trail for competent horse riders – shorter options offered

Ceriog Trail on horseback
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