Old Drovers Trail

A fantastic trail ride with overnight’s at a Guest House, B&B or a country Inn.

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

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.

Diverse overnight stops

Freerein offers dozens of different places to stay overnight whilst on trail. This divides mainly into welcoming Guest Houses, B&B’s and individual country Inns.

Head into the hills

The first day out from Freerein follows one of the Begwns Trails to end the day with a warm welcome one of the guest houses, B&B or Inns. If you are staying in a guest house, riders who would like an evening drink, please remember to pack a bottle or two with your luggage and we will deliver.

Lunch: Hillside picnic

The following day, follow remote heather moorland tracks to 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 the edge of the Radnor Forest, in the afternoon.

Choice of route options

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 then continue on to Freerein over the Begwns to enjoy a final canter or two.

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Riders enjoying the remote hills on the Old Drovers Trail
horse riding holidays old drovers trail
Riders enjoying the remote hills on the Old Drovers Trail

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    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.

    Arrive at your accommodation, untack, feed & turn your horses out in the field.
    Relax for the evening and enjoy a home cooked meal.

  • Day 2

    Feed, groom and tack up your horse.

    Out on trail all day with choice of routes.

    Relax for the evening at your accommodation.

  • Day 3

    Feed, groom and tack up your horse.

    Out on trail all day.

    Return all the way to Freerein HQ around 4pm for tea/coffee and homemade cake.

Horses on an Old Drovers horse riding holday
Freerein Shadow and Mercury chilling enjoying their lunch break

"The scenery was breathtaking and the trail wonderful, so many opportunities to have a good longer canter"

Old Drovers Trail

3 Days
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Book by 6th November 2022 and save £pp

£1110pp all inclusive
[Single Occupancy £44 per person per night]

Booking Conditions

Price includes:

  • Three full days trail riding
  • Two nights accommodation on trail
  • All Breakfasts
  • All Packed Lunches
  • All Evening Meals
  • Arrangements for duration of holiday
  • Trail riding horse, tack & saddlebags
  • Backup as required
  • Luggage delivery
  • Personalised route pack for trail

Price excludes:

  • All drinks at any bar
  • Tips