The Old Drovers Trail - 3 Days

This classic freerein trail, which explores the best of the Radnor Hills, will have special appeal to riders seeking flexible length riding days. Each day can be shortened or lengthened according to how the legs or other parts, are coping.

Enjoying a drink stop at raddle pools

Diverse overnight stops . . .

This trail also gives riders the opportunity to sample both of the main accommodation types available. Freerein offers a total of 30 different places to stay overnight whilst on trail. This divides mainly into welcoming Hill Farms and individual Country Inns. The Old Drovers Trail stays at one hill farm and one country inn - the perfect mix.

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Head into the hills . . .

Map reading on trail

Horse Riding Holiday:
Type:	Self-Guided
Length:	3 Days
Name:	Old Drovers
Dates:	Any dates
Start:	9 am
Accom:	1 farm, 1 Inn
Places:	New House or
	Bryngwyn or
	Cwmfillo &
	Red Lion or
	Fforest Inn
Price:	£480 pp
	Whats Included?
Booking:	BOOK NOW
Extra:	Recommended
	First Trail!

The first day out from FreeRein follows one of the Begwns Trails to end the day with a warm welcome at either Newhouse, Bryngwyn or Cwmfillo. Riders who would like an evening drink please remember to pack a bottle or two with your luggage and we will deliver.

Stop at wayside inn for lunch or enjoy a picnic on the hill . . .

The following day, follow remote heather moorland tracks with options to pause at either the Royal Oak or the Hundred House Inn or pause for a picnic lunch on one of the hills and enjoy the views on this horse riding holiday.

Your trail continues over the mysterious Black Yat to reach either the Red Lion Inn or the Forest Inn, both on the edge of the Radnor Forest, in the afternoon.

Choice of options on the final day . . .

On the last day, great trail riding over large areas of open hill with stunning views around the heart of Mid Wales via Glascwm Hill to Painscastle. Perhaps enjoy a well earned beverage here at the Roast Ox. Then the option to continue on to FreeRein over the Begwns to enjoy a final canter or for horses and riders to retire to the Ox and await collection.

Old Drovers Trail full itinerary, map, pricing and overview . . .

First Day . .

Arrive at FreeRein HQ at 9am.

Pack saddle bags then prepare your horses.

Go through your individual route pack & depart.

Out on trail all day.

Old Drovers Map

Arrive at your accommodation, untack, feed & turn your horses out in the field.

Relax for the evening and enjoy a home cooked meal.

Second Day . .

Feed, groom and tack up your horse.

Out on trail all day with choice of routes to the Fforest Inn or Red Lion.

Relax for the evening at the Inn.

Third Day . .

Feed, groom and tack up your horse.

Out on trail all day.

Option to finish early at Painscastle where we can pick you and your horses up or;

Return all the way to FreeRein HQ around 5pm for tea and homemade cake.

Pricing . .

The price is £480 per person including everything except your lunches and one evening meal (when you stay at an inn).

Your Horse Riding Holiday . .

A real three day trail ride staying overnight at one hill farm and one country inn. Great riding on varied terrain with lots of route options.

We all look forward to welcoming you on The Old Drovers Trail . .

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