HORSE RIDING IN & AROUND THE WYRE
FOREST AREA
The Wyre Forest area has much to offer the horse rider. Rides through
peaceful countryside, along forest tracks, bridleways and over
open common land are all within easy reach.Riding schools in
the area offer extensive riding activities. Trekking and hacking
are available at most of the establishments but riding experience
is essential in both cases. For further details please contact
the relevant riding school.
Bridleways within the Wyre Forest
are well marked but they are not numerous. If riders wish to
use other paths in the forest it is necessary to obtain a permit/pass.
Day passes costing £2.50 are issued from the Wyre Forest
Visitor Centre Tel. 01299 266944. Passes covering longer periods,
i.e 4 or 12 months are only available from The Forestry Commission
at Cannock. These can be applied for by post and the forms are
available from Wyre Forest Visitor Centre.
RIDING SCHOOLS
Essential riding equipment is available at all of the establishments listed below.
Advance booking at all of the schools is advisable:
Alton Piece
Dark Lane, Bliss Gate, Nr Bewdley.
Tel. 07799 761932
Small groups. Private lessons. Contact Adele Thomas, BHS Qualified Instructor
Country Treks
The Old Vicarage Centre, Stottesdon, Nr. Cleobury Mortimer. DY14 9UH.
Tel. 01746 718436.
Website: www.hrosetreks.co.uk
e-mail: enquiries@horsetreks.co.uk
BHS approved.
Hartlebury Equestrian Centre
Waresley Manor Stables, Manor Lane, Hartlebury.
Tel. 01299 250710.
Lea Castle Equestrian Centre
Wolverley Road, Wolverley, Nr. Kidderminster.
Tel. 01562 850088.
Stourport Riding Centre
Hartlebury Road, Stourport on Severn.
Tel. 01299 251125
LIVERY STABLES
These stables provide the horse owner with a wide range of facilities Most
of the stables offer DIY facilities, grass and full livery. Please contact individual
establishments for further details:
Birchwood Equestrian Services
Birchwood Farm, Shatterford, Nr. Bewdley.
Tel. 01299 861529.
Website: www.birchcol.com/bes
e-mail: birchcol@aol.com
Castle Farm Livery
Ismere, Kidderminster, DY10 3NT.
Tel. 01562 700003.
Mobile: 07976 178039.
e-mail: grahamknight_1@hotmail.com
Hartlebury Equestrian Centre
Waresley Manor Stables, Manor Lane, Hartlebury.
Tel. 01299 250710.
Lickhill Stables
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs. DY13 9RW
Tel. 01299 829589
e-mail: s.carpenter@virgin.net
Solcum Stud & Livery Yard
Blakeshall, Wolverley, Kidderminster.
Tel. 01562 850009
www.solcumstud.co.uk
Stourport Riding Centre - see Riding Schools.
Stourport Riding Centre
Hartlebury Road, Stourport on Severn.
Tel. 01299 251125
CROSS COUNTRY COURSES
Lincomb Farm Cross Country Course
Stourport on Severn.
Tel. Tony Symonds 01299 251351.
Mobile 07811 382533.
e-mail: tony@tonysymonds.co.uk
Open at all times weather permitting. Over 100 jumps 1’-3’6” incl. 3 water complexes.
8 miles of off road riding. Advance booking essential
USEFUL ADDRESSES
Worcestershire Access Officer for the British Horse Society,
Bobbie Matulja
Tel. 0121 445 6998
e-mail: bobbie@bridlerides.co.uk
Will try to resolve problems, queries or questions concerning bridleways in the Heart of England region
Worcestershire District Representative for The British Horse Society:
Amanda Watson,The British Horse Society, Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth, Warwicks. CV8 2XZ.
Tel. 01926 882642
Will help and advise within the district about general horse riding activities. Advice also given on grazing, local riding schools, livery and riding equipment.
The British Horse Society
(B.H.S.)
Stoneleigh
Deer Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2XZ.
Tel. 01926 707700.
Riding
for the Disabled Association:
0845 6581082.
www.rda.org.uk
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