North York Moors & Dales Ride

The North York Moors National Park contains more than 800 km of public Bridleways.

In addition, riders are also welcome on the extensive network of forest tracks in the Dalby, Broxa, Cropton, Hangdale and Harwood Dale Forests.

And annual permits to ride the old abandoned railway cinder-track around Rosedale Abbey are available for free from the Spaunton Estate (telephone 01759 371983).

Horses are Available for Hire from a number of Stables that Close to Rosella Cottage.

So the choice of routes for horse or pony riders across the North York Moors is virtually endless.

We also have our own long-distance ride with the 89km "North York Moors and Dales Ride".

This circular route takes riders around the central and western areas of the National Park.

It's a 3-4 day ride and ideal for anyone with their own horse.

A detailed leaflet on the North York Moors and Dales Ride is available from the British Horse Society by telephoning 02476 840515.

Rosedale is a great Place for Horse Riding in the Countryside.

If you don't own a horse of your own, there are numerous riding centres and stables within a short drive of Rosella Cottage here in Rosedale.

See our "Holiday Planning" Section for further details on our favourites!