riding centres

Cantref Riding Centre

... caters for riders of all abilities, with a wide variety of routes lasting from one hour to four days on native Welsh cobs and ponies. The farm also has an adventure barn for children, with a café and bunkhouse accommodation.
01874 665223   www.cantref.com

Llanthony Riding and Trekking

... offers guided rides to suit all abilities, from quiet rides for beginners to more challenging hacks for experienced riders. Half-days or full days – all in the Black Mountains surrounding Llanthony Priory. 
01873 890359   www.llanthony.co.uk

Ellesmere Riding Centre 

... provides trekking for novices, hacking for more experienced riders and long-distance guided rides for those wanting a challenge.
01874 658252   www.ellesmereridingcentre.co.uk
 

Golden Castle Riding Stables

... specialises in long distance rides where riders stay in pubs. It also provides a course on competitive riding and an introduction to carriage driving.
01873 812649   www.golden-castle.co.uk

Trevelog Farm Pony Trekking

...offers full range of riding across the Black Mountains, with short introductions for total beginners, to treks for all standards, up to full-blown hacks for more experienced riders
01873 890216   www.ponytrekking.net

Grange Farm, Capel y Ffin 

... takes riders of all abilities on treks across the highest parts of the Black Mountains. Because of the rugged terrain, rides focus on scenery and wildlife rather than speed. The farm is also a good base for walkers. 
01873 890215   www.grangetrekking.co.uk

Llangors Riding Centre 

... specialises principally in novices, but can also provide guided hacks for more experienced riders. Also offer Riding holidays and fun days durung school holidays. Large multi-activity centre on site.
0333 600 20 20   www.activityuk.com

Trans Wales Trails

  ... offers long distance rides from weekend breaks to a 110-mile ride across Wales which passes through four mountain ranges and ends with a gallop on the beach.