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Horse Riding Holiday in Derbyshire

The Pennine Bridleway route

The route between the farms on the Pennine Bridleway offers a variety of horse riding through the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire – from the gently rolling landscape of the White Peak to the more rugged hills of the Dark Peak. The route is well marked, largely off road and the gates are horse friendly. We recommend either the Aurem guide (Pennine Bridleway – Derbyshire to the South Pennines) or the Harvey’s map to help you find your way. These can be purchased before your stay from the farms.

Arbor Low to Rushop Hall - 19 miles (30km)

Enjoy the southern area of the Peak District National Park at its best. Glorious rolling pastures, stone walled fields and steep sided wooded dales. Pass through Chee Dale, a site of special scientific interest and picturesque Derbyshire villages such as Wormhill, Blackwell and Wheston.
This section of the route takes around 5-6 hours if you are horse riding or 3-4 hours if you are mountain biking.

Rushop Hall to Rock Farm – 13 miles (20km)

This section of the Pennine Bridleway crosses over the open moorlands of the “Dark” or “High” Peak. You will get amazing views over the Kinder plateau and in August you can enjoy the stunning purple heather in this part of Derbyshire. Drop down into Hayfield village before climbing Lantern Pike – with great views east over Little Hayfield and the valley below you. From here descend to Rock Farm, nestled below the craggy Cown Edge.

This section of the route takes around 3-4 hours if you are horse riding or 2-3 hours if you are mountain biking.

You can of course extend your stay at any or all of the farmhouses and do extra “petal” loops from each farm – An excellent way to enjoy your horse riding holiday exploring the Derbyshire countryside.

Image: Derbyshire Peak District, Pennine Bridleway.
© Mike Williams - Natural England Photographer

Image: Walking, Derbyshire, Pennine Bridleway.

Image: Horse riders, Pennine Bridleway, Derbyshire Peak District.
© Mike Williams - Natural England Photographer

Image: Pennine Bridleway, Peak District, Derbyshire section.
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