Crosby Garrett 2 Day Trail Ride

About this Trail Ride

Our Crosby Garrett Trail Ride is a wonderful 2 Day circular trail ride which includes lots of fast canters along the green lanes of Crosby Garrett fell, the Smardale Valley and Kirkby Stephen common. This holiday includes 2 days riding approx 5 hours per day with a picnic stop midway, packed lunches and one nights B&B in a single room sharing one of our lovely farmhouses at Stonetrail with your fellow riders.  It is possible to extend your holiday with additional nights accommodation and an additional ride on the third morning.

Day One 

Meet at Stonetrail at 9am to meet the team, pack your saddle bag, study the map and prepare to set off around 10am. From our gate we head straight onto the bridleway to the picture postcard village of Ravenstonedale using a mixture of bridlepaths & quiet lanes. By lunchtime we will reach Crosby Garrett fell where we will have a picnic stop to enjoy the endless views across to the Orton Fells and Lakeland hills beyond. The afternoon is spent riding across the wide open common of Crosby Garret where we pick up the pace to enjoy some fabulous canters along the green lanes. Its 360 glorious views all the way on this route with big skies in every direction. After an afternoon riding the glorious green lanes across the common admiring the fine views we finally descend into Crosby Garrett where our horses will graze overnight. Everyone helps to untack, groom, feed and turn out their horse before a short journey back to Stonetrail. The evening is a relaxed affair and usually spent in one of our local inns. We have a choice of several lovely local places to eat, one of which is within walking distance. 

Day Two 

On day two we return to the horses and catch, feed, groom and tack up ready for a return journey to Stonetrail. This morning our route takes us along the bridlepaths across the stunningly beautiful Smardale Valley, managed by English Nature, where we can admire the impressive 19^th century Smardale Viaduct, now a walking trail on the opposite side of the Gill. Lunch is another picnic stop beside the charming Smardale Bridge, a fine surviving example of an 18^th century grade II listed packhorse bridge. Parts of our route also include sections of the Coast to Coast walking route and we enjoy the occasional meet up of walkers who at this point will be mid- way on their on 190 mile journey, it’s the moment we feel extra pleased to be on horseback. Our journey continues after lunch riding pretty bridlepaths between stone walls and a final canter across Ash Fell to finish.

Extend your stay 

It is possible to extend your stay and book extra night's accommodation the evening before or at the end of your ride. There is also the option to book a half day ride on the Friday morning. Please contact us by email or phone to arange additional nights or an extra ride.  

Your Guide

Your guide on this holiday will be Alison Muir, owner of Stonetrail who has many years’ experience organising and running Trail Riding holidays across Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales who will be with you every step of the way and who is always happy to share with you the fascinating history of the route. Alison will be assisted by a team of equally experienced and friendly ride assistants.

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so dont forget your costume if you fancy a dip. 

Travel and Parking

Parking is available at Stonetrail during your stay. If you wish to travel by train the nearest station is Kirkby Stephen on the Leeds / Carlise line. Pick up can be arranged with us. Please note the station is 2 miles from Kirkby Stephen in a remote location with no bus connection and no taxi's available at the station. 

Personal Insurance

Stonetrail is a fully licenced riding centre with Eden District Council and holds a highly acclaimed approval status with the British Horse Society. Whilst we are fully insured we recommend you consider taking out your own insurance to cover the possibility of yourself having to cancel your holiday. 

Price 

£450 per person - price includes:

• 2 days guided riding with all tack and equipment,
• 1 night's B&B accommodation in a single room at Stonetrail. Additional nights available 
• Packed lunch on both days
• Towels and robes
• Use of indoor spa room
• Superfast broadband 

Price does not include: Dinner and evening drinks.

Please email if you would like to book the following:

Additional nights single room accommodation with breakfast, before or at the end of your holiday £60pp

Additional half day ride on third day  £70pp 

Collection from Kirkby Stephen station - no charge

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

 

 

EDEN VALLEY RIDING HOLIDAY 2022

Yorkshire Dales National Park

4 days / 4 nights £895

This holiday includes 4 days centre based riding trails with accommodation at Stonetrail staying in one of our luxury farmhouses where each night you can relax and watch your horse grazing in the paddocks.

The Eden Valley is a peaceful, relatively undiscovered corner of south east Cumbria. The quality of the landscape surrounding Ravenstonedale and Kirkby Stephen was considered so important that 2016 it was included within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is not hard to understand why. This is an area of lush beautiful countryside with an extensive variety of bridlepaths paths and ancient packhorse trails which criss cross the fells and valleys. Throughout this holiday you will explore the best trails and tracks of this extraordinary, peaceful landscape.

The riding is full of variety with plenty of wonderful green lanes across open fell and wide open commons where we enjoy lots of  lovely canters as well as plenty of tranquil moments wandering beside rivers and meadows. At lunchtime we tie up our horses in a favourite spot, let them graze and enjoy a picnic with a great view. The advantage to choosing a centre based holiday where we return to Stonetrail each night is that we can be much more flexible with the route each day and there is no packing ! More time to sit in the garden after your ride and watch the sunset with a glass in hand. All our routes have a mixture of pace, and unless we use a quiet country lane we spend most of the time out on the track and trails. This holiday is suited to riders who are comfortable cantering in open spaces and riding for up to 5 hours a day.

Arrival is from 1pm on a Monday with an afternoon ride on the hillside behind Stonetrail. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we meet at  9am to groom, tack up and pack our saddle bags ready for full  day ride. Depending on the route we normally return to the yard around 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to be hands on looking after their horse and the time spent in the stables before and after each ride is always great fun and a good opportunity to learn more about how we look after our horses. As with all our holidays the atmosphere is very sociable with the emphasis on being able to enjoy your riding in a fun and safe way.     

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so dont forget your costume if you fancy a dip !

Early evenings are spent relaxing in the garden, watching the sunset or a dip in the hot tub, followed by dinner at one of our local inns.   

Price £895 - price includes 

• Guided riding on 4 days and all tack and equipment
• 90 min ride on Monday & a full day ride on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• Luxury onsite accommodation in a single room sharing a farmhouse with fellow riders.   
• Breakfast, packed lunch and a two course dinner on Thursday night in a local inn. 
• Towels and robes
• Use of indoor spa room
• Superfast broadband 
• Secure parking onsite

Price excludes evening meals / drinks except Thursday. 

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

EDEN VALLEY RIDING HOLIDAY 2022

Yorkshire Dales National Park

4 days / 4 nights £895

This holiday includes 4 days centre based riding trails with accommodation at Stonetrail staying in one of our luxury farmhouses where each night you can relax and watch your horse grazing in the paddocks.

The Eden Valley is a peaceful, relatively undiscovered corner of south east Cumbria. The quality of the landscape surrounding Ravenstonedale and Kirkby Stephen was considered so important that 2016 it was included within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is not hard to understand why. This is an area of lush beautiful countryside with an extensive variety of bridlepaths paths and ancient packhorse trails which criss cross the fells and valleys. Throughout this holiday you will explore the best trails and tracks of this extraordinary, peaceful landscape.

The riding is full of variety with plenty of wonderful green lanes across open fell and wide open commons where we enjoy lots of  lovely canters as well as plenty of tranquil moments wandering beside rivers and meadows. At lunchtime we tie up our horses in a favourite spot, let them graze and enjoy a picnic with a great view. The advantage to choosing a centre based holiday where we return to Stonetrail each night is that we can be much more flexible with the route each day and there is no packing ! More time to sit in the garden after your ride and watch the sunset with a glass in hand. All our routes have a mixture of pace, and unless we use a quiet country lane we spend most of the time out on the track and trails. This holiday is suited to riders who are comfortable cantering in open spaces and riding for up to 5 hours a day.

Arrival is from 1pm on a Monday with an afternoon ride on the hillside behind Stonetrail. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we meet at  9am to groom, tack up and pack our saddle bags ready for full  day ride. Depending on the route we normally return to the yard around 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to be hands on looking after their horse and the time spent in the stables before and after each ride is always great fun and a good opportunity to learn more about how we look after our horses. As with all our holidays the atmosphere is very sociable with the emphasis on being able to enjoy your riding in a fun and safe way.     

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so dont forget your costume if you fancy a dip !

Early evenings are spent relaxing in the garden, watching the sunset or a dip in the hot tub, followed by dinner at one of our local inns.   

Price £895 - price includes 

• Guided riding on 4 days and all tack and equipment
• 90 min ride on Monday & a full day ride on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• Luxury onsite accommodation in a single room sharing a farmhouse with fellow riders.   
• Breakfast, packed lunch and a two course dinner on Thursday night in a local inn. 
• Towels and robes
• Use of indoor spa room
• Superfast broadband 
• Secure parking onsite

Price excludes evening meals / drinks except Thursday. 

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

EDEN VALLEY RIDING HOLIDAY 2022

Yorkshire Dales National Park

4 days / 4 nights £895

This holiday includes 4 days centre based riding trails with accommodation at Stonetrail staying in one of our luxury farmhouses where each night you can relax and watch your horse grazing in the paddocks.

The Eden Valley is a peaceful, relatively undiscovered corner of south east Cumbria. The quality of the landscape surrounding Ravenstonedale and Kirkby Stephen was considered so important that 2016 it was included within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is not hard to understand why. This is an area of lush beautiful countryside with an extensive variety of bridlepaths paths and ancient packhorse trails which criss cross the fells and valleys. Throughout this holiday you will explore the best trails and tracks of this extraordinary, peaceful landscape.

The riding is full of variety with plenty of wonderful green lanes across open fell and wide open commons where we enjoy lots of  lovely canters as well as plenty of tranquil moments wandering beside rivers and meadows. At lunchtime we tie up our horses in a favourite spot, let them graze and enjoy a picnic with a great view. The advantage to choosing a centre based holiday where we return to Stonetrail each night is that we can be much more flexible with the route each day and there is no packing ! More time to sit in the garden after your ride and watch the sunset with a glass in hand. All our routes have a mixture of pace, and unless we use a quiet country lane we spend most of the time out on the track and trails. This holiday is suited to riders who are comfortable cantering in open spaces and riding for up to 5 hours a day.

Arrival is from 1pm on a Monday with an afternoon ride on the hillside behind Stonetrail. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we meet at  9am to groom, tack up and pack our saddle bags ready for full  day ride. Depending on the route we normally return to the yard around 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to be hands on looking after their horse and the time spent in the stables before and after each ride is always great fun and a good opportunity to learn more about how we look after our horses. As with all our holidays the atmosphere is very sociable with the emphasis on being able to enjoy your riding in a fun and safe way.     

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so dont forget your costume if you fancy a dip !

Early evenings are spent relaxing in the garden, watching the sunset or a dip in the hot tub, followed by dinner at one of our local inns.   

Price £895 - price includes 

• Guided riding on 4 days and all tack and equipment
• 90 min ride on Monday & a full day ride on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• Luxury onsite accommodation in a single room sharing a farmhouse with fellow riders.   
• Breakfast, packed lunch and a two course dinner on Thursday night in a local inn. 
• Towels and robes
• Use of indoor spa room
• Superfast broadband 
• Secure parking onsite

Price excludes evening meals / drinks except Thursday. 

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

Pennine Bridleway Trail Ride - Mallerstang Valley

2 days / 1 Night 

This is a superb opportunity to ride the most northerly section of the Pennine Bridleway from Ravenstondele to Garsdale as its winds it's along the historic Lady Anne Highway through the beautiful Mallerstang Valley.

This is one of our flagship routes which we have been riding since before the bridleway was completed. The Pennine Bridleway is extra special for us as Alison was honoured to have been invited to accompany Martin Clunes at the official opening of the Bridleway in 2012 in recognition of our efforts to ride and promote horse-riding on the trail. This two day linear section has some of the most wonderful and dramatic scenery you will find on the trail with a few canters along the green lanes which hug the side of the fells. Its big skies all the way with a remarkable sense of solitude and peace. Our horses graze overnight in Garsdale and riders spend an enjoyable evening in the lovely market town of Hawes. 

The Pennine Bridleway, not to be confused with the Pennine Way, is a 205 mile long National Trail running through the Pennine Hills from Derbyshire to Cumbria which was purpose made for horse and riders. You can read more about the Pennine Bridleway here on the Yorkshire Dales National Park website. The images of the horse and riders on the trail are us on one of our trail rides. We had a really fun day being photographed in action for the website.

The Route 

Arrive at Stonetrail at 9am to meet the team, fellow riders and your horse. Pack your saddle bag and check the map ready to begin your adventure around 10am. Within five minuets of leaving our gate we are on the Pennine Bridleway and heading out into the hills. We spend the first morning winding our way up and over Wild Boar Fell stopping midway to take in the breath-taking views across the Eden Valley to the north, the Lakeland fells to the west and the Lancashire coast to the south. Our journey continues east as we descend into the beautiful and dramatic scenery of the Mallerstang Valley. This is a wide lush valley flanked on one side by Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang edge on the other and the River Eden, flowing south through its centre from its source way up on the fellside close to the bridleway. From here the Pennine Bridleway joins "The Highway", a high track hugging the edge of the fell which, until around 1830, was the only route linking Hawes and Kirkby Stephen. This was once a busy and tortuous route for many but now the only clues to its history is the remains of High Hall and High Dyke, inns that once stood to welcome many a weary traveller. Lunch is a picnic stop beside "Hell Gill", where a legendary local highwayman lept across on his trusty steed to evade capture. We hope we have no need to give it a go ourselves ! Our journey continues along the highway  until we descend towards the valley bottom past "cobbles plantation" to arrive at Yore House Farm where our horses will graze for the night. Transport is provided to take us from here the short distance to the town of Hawes where we will spend the night. On day two we return the same way with new points of canter and wonderful views across the Eden Valley.

Your Guide

Your guide on this holiday will be Alison Muir, owner of Stonetrail who has many years’ experience organising and running Trail Riding holidays across Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales who will be with you every step of the way and who is always happy to share with you the fascinating history of the route. Alison will be assisted by a team of equally experienced and friendly ride assistants.

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in an Inn or B&B in Hawes. (single room included within the price)

Travel and Parking

Parking is available at Stonetrail during your stay. If you wish to travel by train the nearest station is Kirkby Stephen on the Leeds / Carlise line. Pick up can be arranged with us. Please note the station is 2 miles from Kirkby Stephen in a remote location with no bus connection and no taxi's available at the station. 

Personal Insurance

Stonetrail is a fully licenced riding centre with Eden District Council and holds a highly acclaimed approval status with the British Horse Society. Whilst we are fully insured we recommend you consider taking out your own insurance to cover the possibility of yourself having to cancel your holiday. 

Price 

£450 per person - price includes:

• 2 days guided riding with all tack and equipment,
• 1 nights B&B accommodation in a single room at Stonetrail. 
• Packed lunch on both days

Please email if you would like to book the following:

Additional nights single room accommodation with breakfast, before or at the end of your holiday £60pp

Collection from Kirkby Stephen station - no charge

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

Crosby Garrett 2 Day Trail Ride

About this Trail Ride

Our Crosby Garrett Trail Ride is a wonderful 2 Day circular trail ride which includes lots of fast canters along the green lanes of Crosby Garrett fell, the Smardale Valley and Kirkby Stephen common. This holiday includes 2 days riding approx 5 hours per day with a picnic stop midway, packed lunches and one nights B&B in a single room sharing one of our lovely farmhouses at Stonetrail with your fellow riders.  It is possible to extend your holiday with additional nights accommodation and an additional ride on the third morning.

Day One 

Meet at Stonetrail at 9am to meet the team, pack your saddle bag, study the map and prepare to set off around 10am. From our gate we head straight onto the bridleway to the picture postcard village of Ravenstonedale using a mixture of bridlepaths & quiet lanes. By lunchtime we will reach Crosby Garrett fell where we will have a picnic stop to enjoy the endless views across to the Orton Fells and Lakeland hills beyond. The afternoon is spent riding across the wide open common of Crosby Garret where we pick up the pace to enjoy some fabulous canters along the green lanes. Its 360 glorious views all the way on this route with big skies in every direction. After an afternoon riding the glorious green lanes across the common admiring the fine views we finally descend into Crosby Garrett where our horses will graze overnight. Everyone helps to untack, groom, feed and turn out their horse before a short journey back to Stonetrail. The evening is a relaxed affair and usually spent in one of our local inns. We have a choice of several lovely local places to eat, one of which is within walking distance. 

Day Two 

On day two we return to the horses and catch, feed, groom and tack up ready for a return journey to Stonetrail. This morning our route takes us along the bridlepaths across the stunningly beautiful Smardale Valley, managed by English Nature, where we can admire the impressive 19^th century Smardale Viaduct, now a walking trail on the opposite side of the Gill. Lunch is another picnic stop beside the charming Smardale Bridge, a fine surviving example of an 18^th century grade II listed packhorse bridge. Parts of our route also include sections of the Coast to Coast walking route and we enjoy the occasional meet up of walkers who at this point will be mid- way on their on 190 mile journey, it’s the moment we feel extra pleased to be on horseback. Our journey continues after lunch riding pretty bridlepaths between stone walls and a final canter across Ash Fell to finish.

Extend your stay 

It is possible to extend your stay and book extra night's accommodation the evening before or at the end of your ride. There is also the option to book a half day ride on the Friday morning. Please contact us by email or phone to arange additional nights or an extra ride.  

Your Guide

Your guide on this holiday will be Alison Muir, owner of Stonetrail who has many years’ experience organising and running Trail Riding holidays across Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales who will be with you every step of the way and who is always happy to share with you the fascinating history of the route. Alison will be assisted by a team of equally experienced and friendly ride assistants.

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so dont forget your costume if you fancy a dip. 

Travel and Parking

Parking is available at Stonetrail during your stay. If you wish to travel by train the nearest station is Kirkby Stephen on the Leeds / Carlise line. Pick up can be arranged with us. Please note the station is 2 miles from Kirkby Stephen in a remote location with no bus connection and no taxi's available at the station. 

Personal Insurance

Stonetrail is a fully licenced riding centre with Eden District Council and holds a highly acclaimed approval status with the British Horse Society. Whilst we are fully insured we recommend you consider taking out your own insurance to cover the possibility of yourself having to cancel your holiday. 

Price 

£450 per person - price includes:

• 2 days guided riding with all tack and equipment,
• 1 night's B&B accommodation in a single room at Stonetrail. Additional nights available 
• Packed lunch on both days
• Towels and robes
• Use of indoor spa room
• Superfast broadband 

Price does not include: Dinner and evening drinks.

Please email if you would like to book the following:

Additional nights single room accommodation with breakfast, before or at the end of your holiday £60pp

Additional half day ride on third day  £70pp 

Collection from Kirkby Stephen station - no charge

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

 

 

EDEN VALLEY RIDING HOLIDAY 2022

Yorkshire Dales National Park

4 days / 4 nights £895

This holiday includes 4 days centre based riding trails with accommodation at Stonetrail staying in one of our luxury farmhouses where each night you can relax and watch your horse grazing in the paddocks.

The Eden Valley is a peaceful, relatively undiscovered corner of south east Cumbria. The quality of the landscape surrounding Ravenstonedale and Kirkby Stephen was considered so important that 2016 it was included within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is not hard to understand why. This is an area of lush beautiful countryside with an extensive variety of bridlepaths paths and ancient packhorse trails which criss cross the fells and valleys. Throughout this holiday you will explore the best trails and tracks of this extraordinary, peaceful landscape.

The riding is full of variety with plenty of wonderful green lanes across open fell and wide open commons where we enjoy lots of  lovely canters as well as plenty of tranquil moments wandering beside rivers and meadows. At lunchtime we tie up our horses in a favourite spot, let them graze and enjoy a picnic with a great view. The advantage to choosing a centre based holiday where we return to Stonetrail each night is that we can be much more flexible with the route each day and there is no packing ! More time to sit in the garden after your ride and watch the sunset with a glass in hand. All our routes have a mixture of pace, and unless we use a quiet country lane we spend most of the time out on the track and trails. This holiday is suited to riders who are comfortable cantering in open spaces and riding for up to 5 hours a day.

Arrival is from 1pm on a Monday with an afternoon ride on the hillside behind Stonetrail. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we meet at  9am to groom, tack up and pack our saddle bags ready for full  day ride. Depending on the route we normally return to the yard around 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to be hands on looking after their horse and the time spent in the stables before and after each ride is always great fun and a good opportunity to learn more about how we look after our horses. As with all our holidays the atmosphere is very sociable with the emphasis on being able to enjoy your riding in a fun and safe way.     

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so dont forget your costume if you fancy a dip !

Early evenings are spent relaxing in the garden, watching the sunset or a dip in the hot tub, followed by dinner at one of our local inns.   

Price £895 - price includes 

• Guided riding on 4 days and all tack and equipment
• 90 min ride on Monday & a full day ride on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• Luxury onsite accommodation in a single room sharing a farmhouse with fellow riders.   
• Breakfast, packed lunch and a two course dinner on Thursday night in a local inn. 
• Towels and robes
• Use of indoor spa room
• Superfast broadband 
• Secure parking onsite

Price excludes evening meals / drinks except Thursday. 

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

Crosby Garrett 2 Day Trail Ride

About this Trail Ride

Our Crosby Garrett Trail Ride is a wonderful 2 Day circular trail ride which includes lots of fast canters along the green lanes of Crosby Garrett fell, the Smardale Valley and Kirkby Stephen common. This holiday includes 2 days riding approx 5 hours per day with a picnic stop midway, packed lunches and one nights B&B in a single room sharing one of our lovely farmhouses at Stonetrail with your fellow riders.  It is possible to extend your holiday with additional nights accommodation and an additional ride on the third morning.

Day One 

Meet at Stonetrail at 9am to meet the team, pack your saddle bag, study the map and prepare to set off around 10am. From our gate we head straight onto the bridleway to the picture postcard village of Ravenstonedale using a mixture of bridlepaths & quiet lanes. By lunchtime we will reach Crosby Garrett fell where we will have a picnic stop to enjoy the endless views across to the Orton Fells and Lakeland hills beyond. The afternoon is spent riding across the wide open common of Crosby Garret where we pick up the pace to enjoy some fabulous canters along the green lanes. Its 360 glorious views all the way on this route with big skies in every direction. After an afternoon riding the glorious green lanes across the common admiring the fine views we finally descend into Crosby Garrett where our horses will graze overnight. Everyone helps to untack, groom, feed and turn out their horse before a short journey back to Stonetrail. The evening is a relaxed affair and usually spent in one of our local inns. We have a choice of several lovely local places to eat, one of which is within walking distance. 

Day Two 

On day two we return to the horses and catch, feed, groom and tack up ready for a return journey to Stonetrail. This morning our route takes us along the bridlepaths across the stunningly beautiful Smardale Valley, managed by English Nature, where we can admire the impressive 19^th century Smardale Viaduct, now a walking trail on the opposite side of the Gill. Lunch is another picnic stop beside the charming Smardale Bridge, a fine surviving example of an 18^th century grade II listed packhorse bridge. Parts of our route also include sections of the Coast to Coast walking route and we enjoy the occasional meet up of walkers who at this point will be mid- way on their on 190 mile journey, it’s the moment we feel extra pleased to be on horseback. Our journey continues after lunch riding pretty bridlepaths between stone walls and a final canter across Ash Fell to finish.

Extend your stay 

It is possible to extend your stay and book extra night's accommodation the evening before or at the end of your ride. There is also the option to book a half day ride on the Friday morning. Please contact us by email or phone to arange additional nights or an extra ride.  

Your Guide

Your guide on this holiday will be Alison Muir, owner of Stonetrail who has many years’ experience organising and running Trail Riding holidays across Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales who will be with you every step of the way and who is always happy to share with you the fascinating history of the route. Alison will be assisted by a team of equally experienced and friendly ride assistants.

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so dont forget your costume if you fancy a dip. 

Travel and Parking

Parking is available at Stonetrail during your stay. If you wish to travel by train the nearest station is Kirkby Stephen on the Leeds / Carlise line. Pick up can be arranged with us. Please note the station is 2 miles from Kirkby Stephen in a remote location with no bus connection and no taxi's available at the station. 

Personal Insurance

Stonetrail is a fully licenced riding centre with Eden District Council and holds a highly acclaimed approval status with the British Horse Society. Whilst we are fully insured we recommend you consider taking out your own insurance to cover the possibility of yourself having to cancel your holiday. 

Price 

£450 per person - price includes:

• 2 days guided riding with all tack and equipment,
• 1 night's B&B accommodation in a single room at Stonetrail. Additional nights available 
• Packed lunch on both days
• Towels and robes
• Use of indoor spa room
• Superfast broadband 

Price does not include: Dinner and evening drinks.

Please email if you would like to book the following:

Additional nights single room accommodation with breakfast, before or at the end of your holiday £60pp

Additional half day ride on third day  £70pp 

Collection from Kirkby Stephen station - no charge

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

 

 

EDEN VALLEY RIDING HOLIDAY 2022

Yorkshire Dales National Park

4 days / 4 nights £895

This holiday includes 4 days centre based riding trails with accommodation at Stonetrail staying in one of our luxury farmhouses where each night you can relax and watch your horse grazing in the paddocks.

The Eden Valley is a peaceful, relatively undiscovered corner of south east Cumbria. The quality of the landscape surrounding Ravenstonedale and Kirkby Stephen was considered so important that 2016 it was included within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is not hard to understand why. This is an area of lush beautiful countryside with an extensive variety of bridlepaths paths and ancient packhorse trails which criss cross the fells and valleys. Throughout this holiday you will explore the best trails and tracks of this extraordinary, peaceful landscape.

The riding is full of variety with plenty of wonderful green lanes across open fell and wide open commons where we enjoy lots of  lovely canters as well as plenty of tranquil moments wandering beside rivers and meadows. At lunchtime we tie up our horses in a favourite spot, let them graze and enjoy a picnic with a great view. The advantage to choosing a centre based holiday where we return to Stonetrail each night is that we can be much more flexible with the route each day and there is no packing ! More time to sit in the garden after your ride and watch the sunset with a glass in hand. All our routes have a mixture of pace, and unless we use a quiet country lane we spend most of the time out on the track and trails. This holiday is suited to riders who are comfortable cantering in open spaces and riding for up to 5 hours a day.

Arrival is from 1pm on a Monday with an afternoon ride on the hillside behind Stonetrail. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we meet at  9am to groom, tack up and pack our saddle bags ready for full  day ride. Depending on the route we normally return to the yard around 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to be hands on looking after their horse and the time spent in the stables before and after each ride is always great fun and a good opportunity to learn more about how we look after our horses. As with all our holidays the atmosphere is very sociable with the emphasis on being able to enjoy your riding in a fun and safe way.     

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so dont forget your costume if you fancy a dip !

Early evenings are spent relaxing in the garden, watching the sunset or a dip in the hot tub, followed by dinner at one of our local inns.   

Price £895 - price includes 

• Guided riding on 4 days and all tack and equipment
• 90 min ride on Monday & a full day ride on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• Luxury onsite accommodation in a single room sharing a farmhouse with fellow riders.   
• Breakfast, packed lunch and a two course dinner on Thursday night in a local inn. 
• Towels and robes
• Use of indoor spa room
• Superfast broadband 
• Secure parking onsite

Price excludes evening meals / drinks except Thursday. 

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

Pennine Bridleway Trail Ride - Mallerstang Valley

2 days / 1 Night 

This is a superb opportunity to ride the most northerly section of the Pennine Bridleway from Ravenstondele to Garsdale as its winds it's along the historic Lady Anne Highway through the beautiful Mallerstang Valley.

This is one of our flagship routes which we have been riding since before the bridleway was completed. The Pennine Bridleway is extra special for us as Alison was honoured to have been invited to accompany Martin Clunes at the official opening of the Bridleway in 2012 in recognition of our efforts to ride and promote horse-riding on the trail. This two day linear section has some of the most wonderful and dramatic scenery you will find on the trail with a few canters along the green lanes which hug the side of the fells. Its big skies all the way with a remarkable sense of solitude and peace. Our horses graze overnight in Garsdale and riders spend an enjoyable evening in the lovely market town of Hawes. 

The Pennine Bridleway, not to be confused with the Pennine Way, is a 205 mile long National Trail running through the Pennine Hills from Derbyshire to Cumbria which was purpose made for horse and riders. You can read more about the Pennine Bridleway here on the Yorkshire Dales National Park website. The images of the horse and riders on the trail are us on one of our trail rides. We had a really fun day being photographed in action for the website.

The Route 

Arrive at Stonetrail at 9am to meet the team, fellow riders and your horse. Pack your saddle bag and check the map ready to begin your adventure around 10am. Within five minuets of leaving our gate we are on the Pennine Bridleway and heading out into the hills. We spend the first morning winding our way up and over Wild Boar Fell stopping midway to take in the breath-taking views across the Eden Valley to the north, the Lakeland fells to the west and the Lancashire coast to the south. Our journey continues east as we descend into the beautiful and dramatic scenery of the Mallerstang Valley. This is a wide lush valley flanked on one side by Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang edge on the other and the River Eden, flowing south through its centre from its source way up on the fellside close to the bridleway. From here the Pennine Bridleway joins "The Highway", a high track hugging the edge of the fell which, until around 1830, was the only route linking Hawes and Kirkby Stephen. This was once a busy and tortuous route for many but now the only clues to its history is the remains of High Hall and High Dyke, inns that once stood to welcome many a weary traveller. Lunch is a picnic stop beside "Hell Gill", where a legendary local highwayman lept across on his trusty steed to evade capture. We hope we have no need to give it a go ourselves ! Our journey continues along the highway  until we descend towards the valley bottom past "cobbles plantation" to arrive at Yore House Farm where our horses will graze for the night. Transport is provided to take us from here the short distance to the town of Hawes where we will spend the night. On day two we return the same way with new points of canter and wonderful views across the Eden Valley.

Your Guide

Your guide on this holiday will be Alison Muir, owner of Stonetrail who has many years’ experience organising and running Trail Riding holidays across Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales who will be with you every step of the way and who is always happy to share with you the fascinating history of the route. Alison will be assisted by a team of equally experienced and friendly ride assistants.

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the night will be in an Inn or B&B in Hawes. (single room included within the price)

Travel and Parking

Parking is available at Stonetrail during your stay. If you wish to travel by train the nearest station is Kirkby Stephen on the Leeds / Carlise line. Pick up can be arranged with us. Please note the station is 2 miles from Kirkby Stephen in a remote location with no bus connection and no taxi's available at the station. 

Personal Insurance

Stonetrail is a fully licenced riding centre with Eden District Council and holds a highly acclaimed approval status with the British Horse Society. Whilst we are fully insured we recommend you consider taking out your own insurance to cover the possibility of yourself having to cancel your holiday. 

Price 

£450 per person - price includes:

• 2 days guided riding with all tack and equipment,
• 1 nights B&B accommodation in a single room at Stonetrail. 
• Packed lunch on both days

Please email if you would like to book the following:

Additional nights single room accommodation with breakfast, before or at the end of your holiday £60pp

Collection from Kirkby Stephen station - no charge

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride. If you are a new customer select "new", or if you are an existing customer select "existing" and enter your hoofprint. Please email if you have forgotten your hoofprint. Following this you will receive an email with payment details. The amount of deposit required to confirm the booking is £200 per person. The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.   

 

 

Orton Fells National Park Trail Ride 2022

5 days / 4 Nights

£1245.00 pp 

Our Orton Fells Trails ride is a fabulous guided ride which explores the spectacular riding trails found in the newly extended part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Our route includes superb off-road riding trails around Orton, Crosby Ravensworth, Great Asby and Crosby Garrett. This is a varied route with plenty of canters on grass tracks offering some of the finest views across both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District Fells.

Day One - Arrive, Lunch, Circular Ride, Relax, Dinner. 

Arrive at 1pm to check into one of our lovely farmhouses at Stonetrail where a light lunch will be on offer. At 2pm meet the team, your horse and study the route map for the week ahead. There will be a short demonstration of tack and equipment with as much help as needed for anyone who has less experience tacking up. Once ready, we will set off for a relaxed ride of around 90  minuets on the hilside behind the stables known as "The Clouds". Its a wonderful ride with beautiful views, a great way to to help you relax and get to your your horse and fellow riders. At the end of the ride we untack, feed and turnout the horses. Time to relax in the garden or take a dip in the spa before dinner at a local inn.   

Day Two - Stonetrail to Orton - 16 miles 

After breakfast it's meet up in the yard at 9am to groom, tack up, check the map ready to set off around 10am bound for the lovely village of Orton. Our route takes us through the picture postcard village of Ravenstonedale and across Ravenstonedale Moor. Plenty of variety with pretty bridlepaths between stone walls passing meadows, stream crossings as well as green lanes across the wide open common, perfect for some good canters. On arriving in Orton we untack, feed and turnout our horses to graze and head to the local pub for a quick drink before returning to Stonetrail by car. Dinner this evening at a local inn.  

Day Three - Orton to Crosby Ravensworth and an overnight stop in Appleby - 12 miles

Time to pack an overnight bag for a mini adventure within a big adventure ! Its back to Orton to tack up and carry on with our journey. Leaving Orton via a network of narrow bridleways we reach Crosby Ravensworth common with bridleways galore and views which go on forever. We take our time on the common to have fun enjoying some good canters, a picnic lunch and quiet momements to just take in the views. Tonight the horses graze near Crosby Ravensworth and riders travel a short distance to the historic town of Appleby, famous for its annual horse fair held in early June. If you are keen on history, Appleby Church is the buriel place of Lady Anne Clifford, a courageous and strong women who made her mark on Northern England in the 16th century. The Lady Anne Way is a section of bridleway close to Stonetrail named in her honour which we ride as part of our Pennine Bridleway and Eden Valley Ride.  

Day Four – Thursday – Crosby Ravensworth to Crosby Garrett 16 miles

Day four is another fabulous route, once again virtually open common all the way with stunning views across the Eden Valley. Leaving Crosby Ravensworth our route takes us due south across Gaythorne Plain and to the top of Beacon Hill from which we will be rewarded with an incredible view across the Howgill Fells.  From here there is a lovely section of bridleway through Great Asby Nature Reserve with breath taking views over Sunbiggin Tarn. In the afternoon we have another wonderful section of riding across Crosby Garrett Fell with plenty of fast canters. Tonight, our horses will graze in Crosby Garrett and return to Stonetrail for the evening. Dinner again in a local inn. 

Day Five – Friday – Crosby Garrett to Stonetrail

Can it get any better?  Everyone who has ridden this route thinks so as our final day includes a wonderful bridleway through Smardale Valley. The picnic stop beside Smardale bridge is pretty special and if we make good time, we can have a quick drink at the Kings Head in Ravenstonedale before our return. Back at the stables we untack, feed and turn out with as much time you need to bid farewell with memories made and new friends found.   

Accommodation

Your accommodation for at Stonetrail will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so don’t forget your costume if you fancy a dip ! Breakfast items include cereals, juice, fruit, yoghurts, toast, preserves, eggs, tea, coffee, milk and sugar. Packed lunch items include baps, butter, lettuce, tomatoes, ham, cheese, branston pickle, mustard, salt & pepper, oil, fruit and cake. Lunch bags are provided which fit inside your saddle bag. Please provide your own water bottle. Towels and a robe are provided along with hand soap and shampoo. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, microwave, fridge/ freezer, kettle should you wish to bring your own food or snacks. There is a separate lounge with a wood burning stove ( logs provided ) smart TV and superfast broadband.

Planning for your stay

We will create a WhatsApp group ahead of your stay so that everyone can make contact and we can send group messages before arrival. During your holiday this can be used to share photos. 

Tack & Equipment

All tack and saddle bags are provided by us as well as any transport to and from horses if a route includes horses stopping overnight on a trail. Your own riding hat, Jodhpur’s, warm layers, riding boots, warm gloves, waterproof jacket and trousers are essential.  Any type of waterproof trousers will be fine, you do not need expensive ones. The lighter, often less expensive ones, have the advantage of being able to roll up and squash into your saddle bag. We also have a drying room for hats, boots and outdoor gear which we ask everyone to use instead of taking wet clothes indoors. 

Travel and Parking

Parking is available at Stonetrail during your stay. If you wish to travel by train the nearest station is Kirkby Stephen on the Leeds / Carlisle line. Pick up can be arranged with us. Please note the station is 2 miles from Kirkby Stephen in a remote location with no bus connection and no taxi's available at the station.  

Personal Insurance

Stonetrail is a fully licenced riding centre with Eden District Council and holds a highly acclaimed approval status with the British Horse Society. Whilst we are fully insured we recommend you consider taking out your own insurance to cover the possibility of yourself having to cancel your holiday.  

Price 

£1245per person - price includes:

• 4. 5 days guided riding with all tack and equipment,
• 4 nights B&B accommodation in a single room at Stonetrail and one night B&B out on the trail.  
• 2 course evening meal each night at a local inn
• Packed lunches
• Towels and robes when staying at Stonetrail
• Use of indoor spa room at Stonetrail
• Collection to and from Kirkby Stephen station ( please advise us in advance ) 

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride here and forward a deposit payment of £200 BACS using the account details below.  The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival. 

Booking Terms

Bookings are accepted based on the information provided by the customer at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy - Should you need to cancel your holiday please confirm by email. Refunds will be given for all payments made less the booking deposit for cancellations made up to 4 weeks before arrival. No refunds will be given for cancellations made by the customers within 4 weeks of the holiday start date. Full refunds will be given including the deposit if your holiday is cancelled by us or if we are closed at the time of your holiday.

Route changes - Stonetrail reserves the right to alter routes for reasons of safety and welfare of horses in the event of bad weather and we remind you when booking there is always a risk that bad weather may result in the cancellation of a ride or the necessity to cut short a ride. In this event no refund will be made but we will offer wherever possible changes to timings and lengths of rides on alternative days where possible.  

Our holidays are suitable for experienced riders and whose weight at the time of their visit is not more than 13 stone. We reserve the right to refuse a rider to continue riding if in our opinion they lack the necessary skill or display behaviour which poses a risk to the safety of themselves, fellow riders, staff, or horses.  

By making a booking you are voluntarily choosing to take part in an activity which is considered dangerous, and which can lead to injury or death.  Whilst we take great care to provide suitable horses, they can still be unpredictable.

 

Orton Fells National Park Trail Ride 2022

5 days / 4 Nights

£1245.00 pp 

Our Orton Fells Trails ride is a fabulous guided ride which explores the spectacular riding trails found in the newly extended part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Our route includes superb off-road riding trails around Orton, Crosby Ravensworth, Great Asby and Crosby Garrett. This is a varied route with plenty of canters on grass tracks offering some of the finest views across both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District Fells.

Day One - Arrive, Lunch, Circular Ride, Relax, Dinner. 

Arrive at 1pm to check into one of our lovely farmhouses at Stonetrail where a light lunch will be on offer. At 2pm meet the team, your horse and study the route map for the week ahead. There will be a short demonstration of tack and equipment with as much help as needed for anyone who has less experience tacking up. Once ready, we will set off for a relaxed ride of around 90  minuets on the hilside behind the stables known as "The Clouds". Its a wonderful ride with beautiful views, a great way to to help you relax and get to your your horse and fellow riders. At the end of the ride we untack, feed and turnout the horses. Time to relax in the garden or take a dip in the spa before dinner at a local inn.   

Day Two - Stonetrail to Orton - 16 miles 

After breakfast it's meet up in the yard at 9am to groom, tack up, check the map ready to set off around 10am bound for the lovely village of Orton. Our route takes us through the picture postcard village of Ravenstonedale and across Ravenstonedale Moor. Plenty of variety with pretty bridlepaths between stone walls passing meadows, stream crossings as well as green lanes across the wide open common, perfect for some good canters. On arriving in Orton we untack, feed and turnout our horses to graze and head to the local pub for a quick drink before returning to Stonetrail by car. Dinner this evening at a local inn.  

Day Three - Orton to Crosby Ravensworth and an overnight stop in Appleby - 12 miles

Time to pack an overnight bag for a mini adventure within a big adventure ! Its back to Orton to tack up and carry on with our journey. Leaving Orton via a network of narrow bridleways we reach Crosby Ravensworth common with bridleways galore and views which go on forever. We take our time on the common to have fun enjoying some good canters, a picnic lunch and quiet momements to just take in the views. Tonight the horses graze near Crosby Ravensworth and riders travel a short distance to the historic town of Appleby, famous for its annual horse fair held in early June. If you are keen on history, Appleby Church is the buriel place of Lady Anne Clifford, a courageous and strong women who made her mark on Northern England in the 16th century. The Lady Anne Way is a section of bridleway close to Stonetrail named in her honour which we ride as part of our Pennine Bridleway and Eden Valley Ride.  

Day Four – Thursday – Crosby Ravensworth to Crosby Garrett 16 miles

Day four is another fabulous route, once again virtually open common all the way with stunning views across the Eden Valley. Leaving Crosby Ravensworth our route takes us due south across Gaythorne Plain and to the top of Beacon Hill from which we will be rewarded with an incredible view across the Howgill Fells.  From here there is a lovely section of bridleway through Great Asby Nature Reserve with breath taking views over Sunbiggin Tarn. In the afternoon we have another wonderful section of riding across Crosby Garrett Fell with plenty of fast canters. Tonight, our horses will graze in Crosby Garrett and return to Stonetrail for the evening. Dinner again in a local inn. 

Day Five – Friday – Crosby Garrett to Stonetrail

Can it get any better?  Everyone who has ridden this route thinks so as our final day includes a wonderful bridleway through Smardale Valley. The picnic stop beside Smardale bridge is pretty special and if we make good time, we can have a quick drink at the Kings Head in Ravenstonedale before our return. Back at the stables we untack, feed and turn out with as much time you need to bid farewell with memories made and new friends found.   

Accommodation

Your accommodation for at Stonetrail will be in one of our luxury farmhouses which will be stocked with breakfast and packed lunch provisions for you to help yourself. We have an indoor jacuzzi spa so don’t forget your costume if you fancy a dip ! Breakfast items include cereals, juice, fruit, yoghurts, toast, preserves, eggs, tea, coffee, milk and sugar. Packed lunch items include baps, butter, lettuce, tomatoes, ham, cheese, branston pickle, mustard, salt & pepper, oil, fruit and cake. Lunch bags are provided which fit inside your saddle bag. Please provide your own water bottle. Towels and a robe are provided along with hand soap and shampoo. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, microwave, fridge/ freezer, kettle should you wish to bring your own food or snacks. There is a separate lounge with a wood burning stove ( logs provided ) smart TV and superfast broadband.

Planning for your stay

We will create a WhatsApp group ahead of your stay so that everyone can make contact and we can send group messages before arrival. During your holiday this can be used to share photos. 

Tack & Equipment

All tack and saddle bags are provided by us as well as any transport to and from horses if a route includes horses stopping overnight on a trail. Your own riding hat, Jodhpur’s, warm layers, riding boots, warm gloves, waterproof jacket and trousers are essential.  Any type of waterproof trousers will be fine, you do not need expensive ones. The lighter, often less expensive ones, have the advantage of being able to roll up and squash into your saddle bag. We also have a drying room for hats, boots and outdoor gear which we ask everyone to use instead of taking wet clothes indoors. 

Travel and Parking

Parking is available at Stonetrail during your stay. If you wish to travel by train the nearest station is Kirkby Stephen on the Leeds / Carlisle line. Pick up can be arranged with us. Please note the station is 2 miles from Kirkby Stephen in a remote location with no bus connection and no taxi's available at the station.  

Personal Insurance

Stonetrail is a fully licenced riding centre with Eden District Council and holds a highly acclaimed approval status with the British Horse Society. Whilst we are fully insured we recommend you consider taking out your own insurance to cover the possibility of yourself having to cancel your holiday.  

Price 

£1245per person - price includes:

• 4. 5 days guided riding with all tack and equipment,
• 4 nights B&B accommodation in a single room at Stonetrail and one night B&B out on the trail.  
• 2 course evening meal each night at a local inn
• Packed lunches
• Towels and robes when staying at Stonetrail
• Use of indoor spa room at Stonetrail
• Collection to and from Kirkby Stephen station ( please advise us in advance ) 

How to Book

Please register online to reserve a place on this ride here and forward a deposit payment of £200 BACS using the account details below.  The final balance is due 4 weeks before arrival. 

Booking Terms

Bookings are accepted based on the information provided by the customer at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy - Should you need to cancel your holiday please confirm by email. Refunds will be given for all payments made less the booking deposit for cancellations made up to 4 weeks before arrival. No refunds will be given for cancellations made by the customers within 4 weeks of the holiday start date. Full refunds will be given including the deposit if your holiday is cancelled by us or if we are closed at the time of your holiday.

Route changes - Stonetrail reserves the right to alter routes for reasons of safety and welfare of horses in the event of bad weather and we remind you when booking there is always a risk that bad weather may result in the cancellation of a ride or the necessity to cut short a ride. In this event no refund will be made but we will offer wherever possible changes to timings and lengths of rides on alternative days where possible.  

Our holidays are suitable for experienced riders and whose weight at the time of their visit is not more than 13 stone. We reserve the right to refuse a rider to continue riding if in our opinion they lack the necessary skill or display behaviour which poses a risk to the safety of themselves, fellow riders, staff, or horses.  

By making a booking you are voluntarily choosing to take part in an activity which is considered dangerous, and which can lead to injury or death.  Whilst we take great care to provide suitable horses, they can still be unpredictable.

 

Our Autumn Trails Riding Holidays is a chance to enjoy a short break riding the fells in good company before winter. 

Price includes: 

3 half days riding ( approx 2-2.5 hrs ) on Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday & Thursday morning and an hours arena based riding lesson on Wednesday afternoon.

Lots of opportunity to learn more about tacking up, grooming and feeding. 

Single room accommodation with breakfast in our luxury farmhouse, just a few steps from our stables and paddocks.   

Social evenings spent with fellow riders. 

Arrive Tuesday 12.3pm

Depart Thursday 2pm

£395 per person. Full payment due at time of booking.