Derbyshire Pony Trekking

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Complete off road Horse riding, catering for all abilities from the age of 4 upwards. Derbyshire Pony Trekking pride themselves in grouping the same abilities of riders together so that you can enjoy either a fast paced trek (experienced riders only) or a steady one for beginners. The stables also cater for mixed ability groups where friends, partners or family can enjoy a trek out together. They cater for Disabled and special needs customers and have a solid mounting block.

With so many different routes, enjoy picturesque woodland, fields, a nature reserve and Country Park where you can see breath taking views across 4 counties making you feel like you are on top of the world. Experience lots of nature along the way including sightings of deer, buzzards, herons, woodpeckers and lots of wild birds.

Come and experience treks through some of the most beautiful Countryside on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border including Poulter Country Park, Scarcliffe Park Woods, and the quaint village of Whaley.

Opening all year round and sometimes Derbyshire Pony Trekking even trek out in the snow.

Winners of the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Winners 2015 to 2019 and Traveller’s Choice 2020. All Trek Leaders have been DBS checked and are first aid qualified. If you wish to have guidance and tuition along the trek then the stables offer a one to one instruction service. Why ride around a manage when you can learn in a real horse riding environment?

Derbyshire Pony Trekking also offer the following:
5 Hour experienced Picnic Trek
4 Hour experienced Afternoon Tea Trek
Corporate Team Building Days
Pub Grub Rides          
Sunset trek
Night Ride
Fancy Dress rides
Confidence building treks (Derbyshire Pony Trekking are renowned for building the confidence of nervous riders)

Where Derbyshire Pony Trekking are based
Based approximately 10 minutes from junction 29, 29a and 30 of the M1 Motorway. The stables are approximately 40 minutes (by car) from Nottingham City centre and 15 minutes from Mansfield and can be accessed via train/bus.

All our horses are highly trained, well-mannered and willing to please along with our friendly staff on hand to ensure you have a fun filled experience at Derbyshire Pony Trekking.