Horse Riding on Dartmoor

Horse Riding

With its breathtaking beauty and rugged landscapes, Dartmoor offers a unique riding experience, providing the perfect setting for riders to immerse themselves in nature and history while enjoying the thrill of the open moor.

Its vast expanses of open moorland, rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and picturesque rivers create a stunning backdrop for riders to explore and the diverse terrain offers a wide variety of trails accessible to riders of all levels, from beginners to seasoned equestrians.

You can ride out on the open moor, hack along woodland trails and scenic bridleways, meander through the network of quiet lanes or follow in the hoofprints of Dartmoor’s forefathers along historic byways linking picturesque towns and villages.  The absence of fences and hedges – especially on the high moor –  allows for long uninterrupted rides and a real sense of freedom. Many pubs on Dartmoor welcome horse riders, providing tie rails or paddocks, water for your horses and convenient picnic tables from which you can keep a watchful eye whilst you enjoy a break from the saddle.

Dartmoor has a long-standing tradition of horse riding which is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage and riding across the historic landscape allows you to follow in the footsteps of generations past. When exploring Dartmoor on horseback you really do gain a deeper appreciation for the region’s history and the enduring bond between humans and horses.