Riding Options

Beach Rides




Murthwaite Green specialises in beach rides - they are very popular, with customers returning time after time. We cater for all abilities and ages from 4 years upwards. We are always happy for able riders to have a good gallop on the beach and cater for mixed ability groups by sending out additional ride escorts so able riders can still have a good canter.

To book a place on any of our rides or for further information please contact us on murthwaitegreen@googlemail.com or telephone 01229 770876

1 hr Beach Ride


This ride is suitable for able riders who are competent at all paces. Includes plenty of trotting and cantering and a good gallop to get rid of the cobwebs!!
(limited availability - check in advance)

1.5 hr Beach Ride


Relaxing ride along the Shore. Suitable for all abilities - happy to take out mixed ability groups and for those of you who want the opportunity to have a canter along the sands this is the ride for you.

2 hr Beach Ride


Relaxing ride along the Shore. Suitable for all abilities - happy to take out mixed ability groups and for those of you who want the opportunity to have a canter along the sands this is the ride for you.

3 hr Beach Picnic Ride


Relaxing ride along the Shore with time for a picnic stop in the sand dunes. Suitable for all abilities - happy to take out mixed ability groups and for those of you who want the opportunity to have a canter along the sands this is the ride for you.

Half Day Beach Picnic Ride


Half day ride (approx 4 hours) along the beach at a pace to suit all. Plenty of opportunity for a gallop if able. Picnic stop along the way. Suitable for all abilities - bring your lunch!!

Full Day Hodbarrow/Beach Ride


Ride along the beach taking in the views along the way. Stop for a picnic whilst your horse takes a rest. Ride along the harbour wall and round Hodbarrow nature reserve. You return along the grassy bankings that surround the estuary and then a final climb over po-house hills enjoying the spectacular scenery as you go. This ride is suitable for experienced riders comfortable in all paces, and lasts approx. 6.5 hours.

Places on this ride are limited to a maximum of 5 people.
All rides will leave at approx. 10am. and return at around 4pm (depending on how fast you gallop on the beach!!)..................

Full Day Blackcombe Fell/ Beach Ride

Set off along Silecroft beach riding 3 miles to Gutterby where we will leave the beach to join up with lanes heading towards Black Combe.  On reaching the base of Black Combe we will continue our climb stopping along the way to admire the views.  We will reach the summit (around 2000 ft) where the views are amazing. This ride lasts approx. 6 hours and will leave at 10am.  On this ride, you have the option of a picnic lunch or a stop at a local hotel.

Places on this ride are limited to a maximum of 5 people.  Riders must all be experienced at riding for a number of hours over a variety of terrain.

Beach rides are often full for weeks in advance. It is therefore adviseable that you allow plenty of notice to book your ride in. All beach rides are tide dependant and times change from day to day.

 

Other Rides Available

1/2 Hour Lead Rein Ride


1/2 hour ride for children aged 4 upwards. (available daily)

Village Ride


1 hour ride at a relaxed pace to suit all abilities. Walking & trotting. Suitable for all ages from 4 years upwards. (available daily)

2 Hr Fell Ride


Ride down scenic country lanes with fabulous views over the fells and the coast. For the more able rider. Walking and trotting. (available Easter - October)

Fell rides are only possible due to the kind permission of Baldmire Farm, who allow us exclusive access along farm tracks to connect with the lanes at Po-House.


1/2 Day Fell Ride

A fantastic opportunity to ride to the summit of Black Combe - almost 2000 ft.  This ride is for experienced riders who are comfortable over a variety of terrain.  We will take a packed lunch to eat at the summit of Black Combe whilst enjoying the panoramic views over the surrounding mountains and coast.  (This ride is weather dependant - if visibility is limited an alternative route will be used).

 

Children's Pony Club


Weekends 10.30am - 2.30pm.
Murthwaite Green Pony Club is a recognised Pony Club Centre. Each member will need to join the Pony Club to enable them to work towards their tests and badges. Regular pony club sessions are held every fortnight and includes a lesson or hack, stable management/care of your pony. Ages 6 upwards, fully supervised by experienced, qualified staff. Bring a packed lunch. (Booking essential)