Escrick Park Rideways Course Information

Most of this hacking is completely traffic free and involves only two crossings over small unclassified country roads, but please take care when crossing and be aware of traffic. We suggest that the you become familiar with the Cross Country Course before attempting the extended hacking.

General Facilities:

WC
Watering facility
Ample horsebox parking
Mounting Block
Notice Board

Cross Country Horse Riding Course

6.5 Mile distance.
40 obstacles.
Obstacles range from 40cm to 1m but are all optional.
Rubber & wood chip take offs and landings.
Well Marked route through park and woodland.
Areas of good grass tracks for a gallop (please be aware of those around you!)

Extended Horse Riding course

Additional 20 miles of hacking
On private tracks crossing some bridle ways.
Well marked with a Blue Arrow.

Obstacle Information

Most obstacles do not exceed 1m and are constructed to a good solid standard. Obstacles may be avoided if so desired. However, they offer an enjoyable, unique equine experience for riders old and new or novice and experienced horses.

For those of you who prefer a less challenging jumping experience, we are now building new obstacles with a junior copy alongside of approx 350mm in height.

Bank
Logs
Solid uprights
Tyres
Hedges
Water
Roll Tops
Platform

Please see our gallery for some examples of obstacles available.

For Non-Riders

For those who maybe prefer their own two legs to four we suggest 'Temple Walk', a picturesque one-mile stroll where you may walk your dog (on a lead) while the horses tackle the rideways.

Get in touch with us on:

+44 (0)1904 728252

Or email:

enquiries@escrick.com

Testimonials

Escrick Rideways straight from the horses mouth.

Gill Sanders - Queen Margaret's Riding School & Livery Yard

"As the owner of a riding school and livery yard on the Escrick Park Estate I am both delighted and relieved to have such wondeful hacking on my doorstep. My clients, and everyone that I meet while out riding, enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside without the continual worry of traffic and other hazards on the roads. The jumps are a bonus for those who want a little extra excitement and are well designed to be as safe as solid obstacles can be. They are excellent for introducing novice horses or riders to cross country type fences. I would recommend the Escrick Park Rideways to all ages and all kinds of rider - there is something for everyone."

I am now retiring and leaving the area, but just wanted to say it has been a pleasure to be able to use the park for many years. Many thanks.

A Haigh

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy Rideways, I have been a member for five years and go regularly. Thank you for running such an excellent venue.

Helen F

I had a lovely 2 hour hack around the Estate this morning, Beautiful day and that wind certainly blew the cobwebs away as well as my silk! Great place for my lad's rehab. Already looking forward to coming back full time! :)

JLS

Visited Escrick for the first time today! Easily found by our sat nav just of the A19. Brilliant facilities had a lovely ride out without having to worry about the usual cars bikes dogs etc! Brilliant parking enough room for us to have a picnic next to the box . Very friendly informative staff who answered the phone the day before to answer my many questions and on the day! Maps provided of the routes and easy to follow marked trails. Plenty of different types of X country jumps for the more adventurous... We were happy tootling about well worth the £20! Thank you! We will be back

J Jessop

"I just want to say thank you for a most enjoyable day riding the tracks. I struck on the idea of using the rideways as a way of entertaining my grand daughter during the school half term and it worked a treat. As no-one else was out on the tracks while we rode our horses, the wildlife was much in evidence and we passed within a few yards of a stag at one point in the woods. He looked at us and carried on browsing - Fantastic to be so close to a wild creature without it running away! We saw more deer and other wildlife and enjoyed the tranquility and scenery, particularly the autumn leaf colours and the sunbeams filtering down through the trees as we carried on the ride"

Lovely ride, beautiful ground and we had some super canters! We love it here, thanks so much! It's very well sign posted and we adore the route amongst the bluebells. We visit as many times as we can! Thank you to you and your team for keeping the park so well maintained, the ground was fabulous today. KD

A Haigh

I have been a member of Escrick Park Rideways for 10years. It is mine and my horses favourite place. It is perfect for bringing my youngster on and getting her used to new things. My older horse really enjoys it and relaxes straight away. The park is beautiful, you get really close to nature. The tracks and jumps are well maintained and offer a lot of variety. Thank you for running such a lovely venue, I would be lost without it.

E Barbery - Rideways Member

"It’s a fabulous safe place for hacking out even with a novice horse and the variety of routes is great for improving fitness levels."

Dr Helen Vos

"I have been a member for over 10 years & in that time have hacked a variety of horses, many youngsters, on our own or with others. It's fantastic to be off the roads where other road users can be so lacking in understanding of the need to slow down & generally be considerate to horses. I feel as safe as you can be out hacking so have made the most of the Rideways to get my young horses out & about without having to worry about unpredictable traffic. There are various cross country jumps, mostly 2'-3', for those that wish to jump; again very useful for starting off young horses over small obstacles."