Horse Riding

Perched astride a horse exploring the quiet lanes, bridleways and disused railways of the National Park – what better way is there to spend a day? With over 800 km of bridleways in the North York Moors National Park your choice of route is practically endless.

A new guide, 'Horse Riders' Guide to the North York Moors' has been produced to help riders enjoy the Moors. In it you will find accommodation for horses, vets, saddlers, riding centres/schools and feed outlets. To purchase a copy, please visit our Online Shop.

There have been significant additions to the bridleway network in the last few years, and concessionary bridleways such as the impressive former Scarborough to Whitby railway are now included. Forest Enterprise now welcomes riders on their extensive network of tracks in Dalby, Cropton, Harwood Dale, Broxa and Langdale Forests - find out more by visiting the Forestry Commission website

For the former railway in Rosedale, annual permits are available from Faccombe Estate Office, The Cottage, Stonegrave, York, YO62 4LJ, so invest in a new Ordnance Survey Explorer (Outdoor Leisure) map to plan your own exploration.

Newtondale Horse Trail

The National Park Authority has established a  35½ mile circular route for horse riders through the dramatic gorge of Newtondale. It is a two or three day ride and ideal for anyone with their own horse. A detailed guidebook which includes essential information and an accommodation booklet is available from our Online Shop price: £3.95

For the more adventurous horse-owner seeking to bring their horse for a week long exploration of the National Park, pre-arranged itineraries are available from Bridle Rides. For more information visit the Bridlerides website

If you don’t have access to your own horse there are numerous riding centres able to take you out to explore a quiet corner of the Park.