
The Classic Trail Ride through
Wales by Welsh Cob.
This Trail Ride offers the ultimate experience of riding almost the length
and breadth of Wales, on the most reliable of horses, the native Welsh Cob,
through some of the most historic, beautiful and unspoilt country in Britain.
The Trans Wales Trail is 6 days riding 7 nights accommodation
and the programme runs Saturday - Saturday. This
is the ultimate riding experience crossing form the Black Mountains to the sea
for experienced riders only.
Our longest trail takes you across Wales from the English border to the Irish
sea in 6 days. The route passes through 4 mountain ranges - The Black Mountains,
Mynydd Eppynt, the Elan Valley and over Plynlimon before a final gallop on the
beach near Aberystwyth.
The Trans Wales Trail offers a challenge to riders with experience. The route
uses mostly forgotten bridle-ways, some open moorland crossings and several
trails over private land. Riders must have good stamina and be able to ride at
speed for this trail.
Itinerary:
Sunday involves a gentle circuit of the local mountains. We ride 5 miles
to lunch and afterwards a few more through the beautiful Black Mountains brings
us back to base. The second night is spent at Cwmfforest farm.
Monday: We set off in the direction of the coast. Eight miles of
rolling farming country precedes 12miles of fast open moors - without doubt a
horseman's paradise. With luck we stop at 2 inns for refreshments before
arriving at the comfortable 16th century Caer Beris Manor Country Hotel in Buith
Wells for the night.

Tuesday: We keep west of the river Wye; take lunch at a 13th Cent.
pub, (the oldest inn in Powys) and see rare breeds of animals and birds. The
night is spent in a comfortable hotel in Rhayader where one can do some souvenir
hunting!

Our Accommodation on the Tuesday Evening of the Trans Wales Trail.

The Horses' Accommodation on the Tuesday Evening of the Trans Wales
Trail.
Wednesday: We cross the Lakeland of Wales - following the Elan Valley
for 15 miles; picnic lunch and a final 5 miles through a pine forest. The night
stop is at the Blue Bell Inn, where we can relax with a drink, hot bath
and a good dinner.
Thursday is marathon day - 26 miles to the sea crossing mountains with
no trail to follow and still arriving around 5:00 pm. After a refreshing paddle
and a gallop on the firm sand you and the horses will be glad of the 90 mile
lift home, stopping en-route for dinner at the Blue Bell Inn.
Friday: Optional Day / half day ride around the Trans Wales base giving the
option of an afternoon checking out one of the local towns such as the second hand
book capital of the world Hay-on-Wye or Gateway to Wales - Abergavenny. This
evening we can plan new Trans Wales adventures, perhaps watch the
video of ourselves crossing
Plynlimon the previous day in the luxury of the Cwmfforest lounge or purchase a
few souvenir polo-shirts, etc.
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