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Horse Riding in Wild Wales - 2 days
Itinerary
Photo TourHorse Riding in Wild Wales
Our adventure begins as we travel west over the border, crossing the River Severn estuary and into another country - Wales. The first stop is Chepstow with its impressive castle - the oldest stone fortress in the country. Here the beautiful River Wye merges with the Severn and flows out to the ocean. This ancient Welsh port provides us with an early lunch stop before we explore the Wye Valley and visit the ruins at Tintern, a 12th century Cistercian Abbey whose romantic delights inspired the poetry of Wordsworth and the paintings of Turner. As we continue our journey westwards we enter the dramatic hill country of South Wales and visit Hay-on-Wye, the famous town of books, which boasts a yearly festival that Bill Clinton once called 'the Woodstock of the mind'. Here, amongst the quiet, narrow streets there will be time for dinner and a chance to look around the many second hand bookstores before we head off to our accomodation.
Our second day involves a half day's horseback riding in the Brecon Beacons National Park, taking in remote bridleways and ancient tracks with views of the stunning mountains, an important feature of the Welsh countryside. A relaxing stop in a village pub for food and refreshment will also be given (food and drinks not included in tour price).
No knowledge of horse riding required! Experienced instructor accompany group. All horses are well trained and used to special trails
Price Includes
- Half a day's horse riding in the Brecon Beacons National Park - an adventurer's paradise!
- Sightseeing in Chepstow and Wye Valley along the way!
- 1 night's hostel accommodation with breakfast (multi-bedded rooms in rural location). NB. Our preferred and most regular hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna with bar and restaurant facilities. However staying there is dependant on availability and cannot be guaranteed. Please note we recommend bringing your own towel as they are not included with the rooms but can be hired.
- Travel by luxury coach from London/Cambridge and Kent
- Please note, entry to Tintern Abbey or Chepstow Castle is not included in the tour price.
The typical group size on our 2 day Horse riding in Wales tour is 30-40 people. You will travel by 49 seater luxury air-conditioned coach in what will be an excellent, shared experience with one of our professional guides.
Departure Information
07.00 AM From, Outside Cambridge Police Station, Parkside - Click here for map
08.30 AM From International Students' House, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN - Click here for map
09:30 AM From, Outside Greens Cafe, St. Giles Street, Oxford
If you are joining this tour in London, the meeting point is in the car park (just outside reception). ISH is directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station but also a very easy walk from Warren Street, Regent's Park and Baker Street tube stations.
This tour normally ends by 7.30-9.30pm in London and 2 hours later in Cambridge and Kent. If we are unable to transfer you by our own transportation, we will provide free rail or coach transfers to Cambridge, Canterbury or Ramsgate. In the event that public transport (rail or coach) does not offer a practical and convenient service, International Friends will provide travel by taxi, minibus or coach.
If you intend to travel to our central London meeting point by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website - click here
**Please note that this tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate due to restrictions of the riding centres. If we are unable to operate this tour on the date that you have booked we will offer you an alternative date or a full refund. This information will only be known within 7 days of the departure date**
