Ride Overview
This unique 5 days/4 nights holiday offers an ideal introduction to longer trail riding. Riders start with a warm-up weekend based at the farm, riding out into the National Park each day, before setting off on an adventurous three-day trail ride, venturing further afield into the stunning and wild Black Mountains.
Perfect for all intermediate riders, but especially those who perhaps haven’t yet experienced an inn to inn progressive trail, this holiday offers a magical mix of scenic exploration, thrilling riding, and true countryside hospitality. AND, our favorite part – the chance to combine the best of all worlds when it comes to seeing what an inn to inn ride is like!
2027 Dates: May 10-14, July 5-9
2027 Rate: $2,496.00 USD or 1,920£ per person in a shared room. Single Supplement $315.00 USD or 240£
Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- 4 days of riding - 4.5-6 hours
- All meals
- Horse and all tack
- Guiding services on the trail rides
- All local taxes
Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Airport/Train Station transfers
- Alcoholic Beverages (BYOB at the farm encouraged)
- Gratuities for the team at the end of the program
Monday evening - settle in
Arrive at our cosy farmhouse, settle into your room and join us for a drink by the fire. Meet your fellow riders over a relaxed, home-cooked dinner, with time to explore the grounds or simply unwind before the riding begins.
Tuesday — get to know your horse
Start the morning grooming and tacking up before heading out on a local warm-up ride. It’s a chance for you to get to know our horses, and for us to get to know you.
Explore ancient green lanes, woods, commons and mountain paths at a variety of paces, stopping for lunch at a local pub or café.
Back at the farmhouse, we’ll untack, groom and feed the horses before enjoying tea and cake. A home-cooked dinner rounds off the day, followed by a relaxed evening by the fire or perhaps a stroll to the local pub.
Wednesday — into the Black Mountains
Ride over Rhiw Trumau, taking in sweeping valley views before lunch at the Red Lion Inn in Llanbedr. Continue beneath Sugarloaf and across Bryn Arw to Llanvihangel Crucorney, where you’ll stay in a comfortable B&B and enjoy dinner at the atmospheric Skirrid Inn.
Thursday — border ridges and the book town
Follow Offa’s Dyke along the border ridge, with glorious canters and far-reaching views across England and Wales. Ride over Black Hill before descending Hay Bluff and Cusop Dingle to historic Hay-on-Wye, the famous book town and our second overnight stop.
Friday — home across the commons
Leave Hay through wooded Cusop Dingle and follow the northern slopes of the Black Mountains. After lunch at the Three Horseshoes in Felindre, head home across Felindre Common’s grassy tracks. Back at the farmhouse, well-earned tea and cake await.
Your luggage travels ahead each day, with comfortable accommodation for you and overnight grazing for the horses. This trail suits intermediate and experienced riders.
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Anna L.
I had a great time! Paul had some very nice horses for us to ride and they were definitely up for the challenge. The scenery was absolutely spectacular and even saw a hedgehog. The paved access roads weren’t bad and the sheep trails provided plenty of challenge and opportunity for speed. Made some great new friends who made the experience a time to remember!