Name: Woolacombe Riding Stables
Rating: 5.0

Woolacombe Riding Stables

Woolacombe riding stables, Beach Road, Woolacombe EX34 7AE, UK

4-90 Years

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Description

Woolacombe Riding Stables, nestled in the valley of Woolacombe, North Devon, offers spectacular scenery across open fields, valleys, hills, sand dunes, and the 3-mile golden beach. As a British Horse Society and Pony Club approved equestrian centre and the first North Devon stables to gain Clubmark accreditation, the stables prioritize safety and quality instruction. Full-time staff hold BHS qualifications, emergency first aid, and child protection certificates.

Visitors can enjoy horse riding all year, with escorted rides and complimentary boots and hats. Horses are paired to suit each rider’s size, experience, and ability. Facilities include a collecting/lunging arena and an outdoor arena for flatwork and jumping instruction. Riders can explore over 200 acres of countryside, sand dunes, and the beach, while pupils are encouraged to complete Pony Club and BHS achievement certificates in stable management and riding.

If you are looking for Best Horse Riding and Stables in Woolacombe , Devon then you can visit Woolacombe Riding Stables. Woolacombe Riding Stables is one of the places in Woolacombe Devon for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Rides: Woolacombe Riding Stables is open all year and offers horses. All rides are escorted, with boots and hats provided free of charge. Riders are partnered with a mount appropriate to their size, experience, and ability. A collecting/lunging arena and an outdoor arena are available for flatwork and jumping instruction. Children under 4 years and adults over 15 stone are not permitted to ride.
- Riding Options:
  - ½ Hour Trek: Escorted walk and trot for beginners and non-riders, ideal for families across the fields.
  - ½ Hour Lesson & 1 Hour Ride: For those with prior riding experience seeking a refresher before a ride out.
  - 1 Hour Ride: Escorted walk and ride for beginners and experienced riders; the ride splits for those able to trot or canter before regrouping.
  - 1 Hour Instruction or ½ Instruction & ½ Ride Out: BHS instruction in the main arena for beginners or experienced riders, covering flatwork or jumping.
  - 1 ½ Hour Countryside Ride: For more experienced riders, including walk, trot, and canter through fields rising to 400 feet above sea level with views of Woolacombe and Combesgate.
  - 1 ¾ Hour Beach Ride: For experienced riders over 14 years old, featuring walk, trot, canter, and gallop along 3 miles of sandy beach, returning via sand dunes.
Accommodation – Stables and Stars: Stay at Stables and Stars, located on private land adjacent to the 5-star approved riding stables. The family-run accommodation offers uninterrupted views of the North Devon countryside and the Atlantic Ocean, providing a unique and relaxing base for visitors.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Prices are on request, not published. Book Your Ride Today Call: 01271 870260

Pricing URL: https://www.woolacomberidingstables.co.uk/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Please check the website for details regarding opening hours

Address: Woolacombe riding stables, Beach Road, Woolacombe EX34 7AE, UK

Post Code: EX34 7AE

Council: North Devon

County: Devon

Access the stables via the A361 from Barnstaple, following signs for Ilfracombe for about 8 miles, then turn left for Woolacombe. After 3 miles, the village and beach will appear ahead. The lane entrance is immediately after the Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park on the left-hand side of the road. Drive to the bottom of the lane (a brown tourist sign on the right points left to Woolacombe Riding Stables).