Rideways Bookings

Terms & Conditions of Membership and Rideways Use

No refund for cancellations, however please reschedule at no extra cost.

• Rideways tracks are signed by green markers (Cross country course) or blue arrows (extended hacking). Please follow these tracks carefully and respect the Country Code. No deviations from these routes are permitted.
• Please carry your day ticket at all times when riding on the Rideways. Any person found riding the course without their day ticket will be asked to leave immediately and may be prosecuted. Please do not abuse these facilities.
• Riders are please asked to report any accidents, damage to any jumps or other property on the Estate, to enable us to keep up our standards of health & safety and careful maintenance.
• A first Aid kit is located at the Estate Office (building with a tower)
• Although we have attempted to make the course as safe as possible, Escrick Park Estate cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury to riders, horses or their property. We recommend that riders inspect jumps at all times.
• Approved Hard Hats and body protectors must be worn when riding and riders are advised to ride in pairs.
• Mobile phones must be carried for contact with the Estate Office or emergencies services if required.
• The course is open every day. We do however reserve the right to close any parts of the course due to poor conditions.
• Cyclist are not allowed on the course, however, to accompany a lone rider, special permission may be granted by Escrick Park Estate.
• Dogs are not allowed on the course, but may walk with owners to the folly and back under close control. (1 mile walk).
• Riders under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Horse boxes and vehicle are parked at owners own risk.
• Escrick Park staff and Rideways Stewards have the right to ask all riders for identification at any time.
• All riders using the obstacles must be of a competent riding ability and all horses must be healthy and of sound condition and able to deal with the demands of the course.
• Escrick Park Estate will hire out the course to various events, clubs and groups, including carriage driving events and game shooting. A full list of event dates may be obtained from The Estate Office or view the website Events tab.
• Shooting Game. Shooting takes place around the Estate from mid September to the end of January. To avoid upset when you hear shooting or see the shooting party, please either change course or wait until the shooting party moves on and it is safe to continue. Regretfully it is impossible to advise members of the exact location of the shooting although dates can be issued on request.
• Anyone found to not be following these terms and conditions or that have not paid their fee will be asked to leave the course immediately.