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Riding loops BLACK MOUNTAINS A perfect place for horse lovers A selection of circular riding routes in The Brecon Beacons National Park. Horse Friendly Pubs Shops and Parking for Horse Boxes Planning your ride Trekking & Riding Centres along the routes Trekking & Riding centres within The National Park The Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 161 or Explorer Map OL 13 is recommended a compass should also be taken. Remember: Be Smart Be seen, Be safe and always: • Wear hi-viz gear, even when riding off road • Leave gates as you find them • Exercise caution with livestock • Don’t leave litter • Take care of the countryside • Report any difficulties with the route to Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Rights of Way Department 01874 624437 The weather can change very quickly in the Black Mountains so please ensure you are properly prepared for all conditions. Mobile phones don’t always work on the hills and in the valleys and shouldn’t be relied upon. Always tell someone where you are riding and an estimated time of arrival at your destination. BHS INSURANCE The BHS recommends that before undertaking any of these routes, both horse & rider should be adequately insured against personal liability. Gold membership of the BHS gives automatic personal liability insurance with an indemnity of up to £10,000,00. Call 08701 201900 for details. DISCLAIMER Whilst all due care was taken in the preparation of the map in this leaflet, neither the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority nor their servants accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies which might occur. It should be borne in mind that landmarks and conditions change and it is assumed that the user has relevant Ordnance Survey maps and compass. Ellesmere Riding Centre 01874 658252 www.ellesmereridingcentre.co.uk Provides trekking for novices, hacking for more experienced riders and long distance guided rides. Llangors Riding Centre 01874 658272 www.activityuk.com Provides guided hacks for experienced riders. Trans Wales Trails 01874 711398 www.transwales.com Offers long distance rides from weekend breaks to a 110-mile ride across Wales which passes through four mountain ranges and ends with a gallop on the beach. Tregoyd Mountain Riders 01497 847351 www.tregoydriding.co.uk Specialises in long distance rides and offers B&B for riders who wish to bring their own horses. It offers either guided rides or help in planning routes for the more independently minded. Cantref Riding Centre 01874 665223 www.cantref.com Caters for riders of all abilities, with a wide variety of routes lasting from one hour to four days on native Welsh Cobs & ponies. Free Rein Riding Holidays 01497 821356 www.free-rein.co.uk Geared to independent riders who want to take advantage of over 600 miles of paths. Less experienced riders can have short courses to get them riding independently and there are guided rides if needed. Golden Castle Riding Stables 01873 812649 www.golden-castle.co.uk Specialises in long distance rides where riders stay in pubs. It also provides a course on competitive riding and an introduction to carriage driving. Grange Farm 01873 890215 www.grangetrekking.co.uk Takes riders of all abilities on treks across the highest parts of the Black Mountains. Due to the rugged terrain, rides focus on scenery and wildlife rather than speed. Useful websites & telephone numbers SHOPS Horsewise 6 Lion Street Hay on Wye 01874 820240 Master Saddler & tack shop Mr G Butt Trecastle 01874 638091 www.llwynonsaddlery.co.uk PARKING The Castle Inn Pengenffordd Daily charge £1 Phone day before 01874 711353 Talgarth Public car park Free parking Layby on A40 Near Bwlch Refreshments & public toilets Llangors Common The New Inn Bwlch Open 11am-3pm, 6pm- 11pm Monday-Friday 11am-11pm Saturday 12 noon-10.30pm Sunday. The Red Lion Llangors 01874 658238 Open every day 12 noon- 12 midnight Three Horseshoes Felindre 01497 847304 Tie ups for horses. Open 12 noon onwards summer. 12 noon-2pm, 5pm-12 midnight winter. The Castle Inn Pengenffordd 01874 711353 Open 6pm onwards weekdays. Open from 12 noon weekends. £1 parking fee, phone in advance. The Black Cock Llanfihangel Tal-y-Llyn 01874 658697 Open 11am-11pm everyday. The Tower Hotel Talgarth 01874 711253 Open from 4pm weekdays. Open 12 noon onwards Friday-Sunday. The Farmers Arms Cwmdu Open 12-12.30pm 6pm-11pm Tuesday-Friday. 12 noon-12 midnight Saturday-Sunday Always advisable to phone the day before to check opening times. Also please clear up any mess your horse might leave in the pub car parks Mr H Jones Tregoyd Mountain Riders Tregoyd Three Cocks LD3 0SP 01497 847351 www.tregoydriding.co.uk Extensive knowledge about routes, offers packages of guides and horses for those who do not have their own horses. Has a new cross country course which can be hired by groups, organisations or individuals. Offers bed & breakfast, packed lunch & evening meals. Horse box parking. Brynderwen Talyllyn Brecon LD3 7SY 01874 658247 www. Turn out facilities in fields. Horse box parking Mrs L Bennett The Wern Llanfihangel Tal-y-Llyn Brecon LD3 7TE 01874 658401 Excellent turn out facilities and top class stables. Offers bed & breakfast, packed lunch & evening meals, uses own grown produce. Excellent knowledge about routes. Horse box parking Cwrt-y-Prior Llangors Brecon LD3 7UL 01873 658609 Self catering or B&B facilities. Excellent stable & turnout. Superb views close to routes. Horse box parking. Mrs L Watson Trebinshun House Llangasty Brecon LD3 7PX 01874 730653 Self catering cottage with stabling and turn out facilities www.bennettthewern.vispa.com Brecon Beacons NATIONAL PARK One of Britain’s breathing spaces Brecon Beacons NATIONAL PARK One of Britain’s breathing spaces email:[email protected] B&B for horses & riders along the routes Useful Websites www.horseridingbreconbeacons.com www.visitbreconbeacons.com www.bhs.org.uk www.bhscymru.co.uk www.horsebackwales.com www.gomidwales.co.uk www.visitwales.co.uk www.powys.gov.uk www.ride-uk.org.uk Useful Telephone numbers National Park Information Centre 01874 623366 Brecon TIC 01874 622485 Crickhowell Information Centre 01873 811970 Talgarth Information Centre 01874 712226 Hay on Wye Information Centre 01497 820144 The British Horse Society 08701 202244 Powys County Council Rights of Way Dept 01597 827500 Veterinary Surgeons J.A.O Davies 01497 820676 Mc Allister & Davies 01874 611811 Beacons Veterinary Centre 01874 638091
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