Red Kite Trail - 6 days

Autumn exploring Brechfa Common

Explore the heart of Mid Wales . . .

Starting from FreeRein HQ you head northwards over the Begwns to Painscastle then east travelling the old drover trails and open hillside to stay at either the New House or Bryngwyn. This horse riding holiday then continues northeast towards the New Radnor Plain and a night at either the Harp Inn or the Radnor Arms.

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View magnificent Red Kites . . .

This trail is named after the magnificent Red Kite. You may be lucky enough to see some on this trail. They are very distinctive because of their forked tail and striking colour - predominantly chestnut red with white patches under the wings and a pale grey head.

Persectution meant that the bird was exterminated in England, Scotland and most of Wales by the end of last century. Only in rural Mid Wales did the Red Kite hang on, their numbers down to just a few pairs. Thanks to the efforts of a number of individuals and organisations numbers are now increasing. Happily sightings of the Red Kite are now common on many FreeRein trails.

Optional Rest Day . . .

Shadow takes in the view

You have the option of taking a rest day on this horse riding holiday. The rest day is free of charge and completely optional. It can be taken at any point during the trip.

Satisfying adventure . . .

From New Radnor the trail swings north and over the Radnor Fforest (the highest point in Powys) before coming gently to land at the small holding of Lower Fishpools where a warm welcome awaits horses and riders.

From Fishpools you circumnavigate the western side of the Radnor Fforest and drop eventually down to stay at either the Red Lion or the Fforest Inn. The fifth day on trail finds you exploring Gwaunceste hill with an option to stop at Hundred House for lunch before continuing on to Cwmfillo for your final overnight stop.

Return relaxed and refreshed . . .

Your final day takes in Llanbedr Hill and the western side of the Begwns.

Then back to FreeRein HQ for tea and cake - Well done!.

The Red Kite 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 to New House or Bryngwyn.

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