Cross Country riding schools and venues in the UK
Cross country schooling requires very specific infrastructure, including proper fence construction, maintained going, and experienced instruction. The quality of the venue directly shapes the confidence gained.
Cross Country in Leicestershire (7)
Oaklands School of Riding
Family-run BHS-approved Leicestershire riding school with 58 horses, two floodlit outdoor arenas, a cross-country course, two RDA groups, and Pony Club every Friday.
Queniborough Equestrian Centre
5-star licensed riding school in north Leicestershire home to Barrowcliffe XC, coached by International Event Rider Katie Barber with a full range of fences including ditches and water.
Witham Villa Riding Centre
5-star BHS and ABRS dual-approved Leicestershire riding centre with a BD-accredited trainer, Pony Club, British Riding Club status, and cross-country schooling for riders from age 4.
South Leicestershire Riding Establishment
BHS 5-star and 'Where to Train' approved establishment near Lutterworth with event riders on staff, a 30x70m outdoor arena, weekend clear-round competitions, and livery from DIY to full.
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Purpose-built Leicestershire competition and training venue near Leicester, BS Cat 1 and 2, BD, unaffiliated leagues, Pro Wax arenas and arena hire.
Somerby Riding School
BHS/ABRS approved Leicestershire riding school since 1991, Melton Mowbray countryside hacking, child group lessons from £22, summer camps and Pony Stars.
Aylesford Equine
Equestrian venue in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Cross Country in Greater London (5)
Mudchute Park & Farm Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved riding school inside a 32-acre urban farm on the Isle of Dogs, with Canary Wharf as backdrop.
Gillian's Riding School
Year-round woodland rides and a competitive team, Enfield
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
A BHS Centre of Excellence in Trent Country Park, Cockfosters, with international-sized arenas, a cross-country course, and tuition from age four.
Lee Valley Riding Centre
A BHS-approved 25-acre complex in east London offering lessons for all ages alongside five-star livery and a cross-country course.
Barnfields Riding Stables
A five-star-rated riding school and livery yard near Chingford offering lessons, hacking, and pony experiences for riders from age two.
Cross Country in West Yorkshire (4)
Hopton Horse Centre
DIY livery yard near Mirfield with indoor arena, showjumping and cross-country, arena hire from £15/horse, all facilities included in weekly livery rate.
Astley Riding Centre
BHS-approved riding school on the eastern edge of Leeds with a floodlit BSJA-equipped outdoor arena, cross-country fields, and tuition from beginner to competition level.
Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS-accredited training centre near Otley, professional pathways from Stage 1 to Stage 4, Side Saddle, and recreational riding across 30 acres in West Yorkshire
Yorkshire Equestrian Centre
Premier competition and training venue near Leeds, affiliated and unaffiliated dressage, showjumping and arena eventing, equine water treadmill, and livery at South Milford.
Cross Country in Kent (4)
Bradbourne Riding and Training Centre
BHS approved riding school and RDA centre near Sevenoaks station, established 1971
Nelson Park Riding Centre
BHS Highly Commended Training Centre, Thanet's largest Pony Club centre
Cornilo Riding
BHS approved riding school on 1000 acres of East Kent chalk downland
Coldblow Equestrian Centre
Riding school and equestrian centre near Thurnham, Kent.
Cross Country in Hampshire (4)
Wellington Riding
Award-winning BHS approved equestrian centre at Stratfield Saye, lessons, hacking and competition from age 5, no upper age limit
Russells Equestrian Centre
BHS and ABRS+ family-run centre focused on ethical horsemanship, est. 1974
Tanglewood Equestrian Centre
Family riding school near Winchester with small lesson groups
Sparsholt College Equestrian Centre
BHS approved equestrian centre at Sparsholt College near Winchester, public lessons, cross-country course and livery in Hampshire
Cross Country in Wiltshire (3)
Warminster Saddle Club
Not-for-profit riding school in the Warminster military garrison, open to all
Lucknam Park Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved equestrian centre at the five-star Lucknam Park Hotel, with 35 horses, an indoor school and the Willis Brothers cross-country course.
White Horse Equestrian Centre & Long River Farm Camping
BHS-approved centre across 100 acres at the foot of the Westbury White Horse, combining riding lessons, trekking, a mile-long gallop, a cross-country course, and on-site farm camping in one destination.
Cross Country in North Yorkshire (3)
Yorkshire Riding Centre
BHS approved training centre near Harrogate, dressage coaching, competition livery and holiday cottages at Markington
Craven Country Ride
Riding and trekking in the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton
Lacy's Cottage Riding School
Lacy's Cottage Riding School is an equestrian venue in Scrayingham, North Yorkshire offering showjumping, hacking, lunging and cross country
Cross Country in Surrey (3)
The Kiln Equestrian Centre
BHS centre on the Surrey/Hampshire border, 30+ years established
Merrist Wood Equine Arena
BHS Highly Commended college equestrian centre near Guildford
Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre
Professional event and livery yard in the Surrey Hills near Reigate with cross-country and showjumping, ten minutes from the M25.
Cross Country in Lincolnshire (2)
Willow Banks Equestrian Centre
Lincolnshire Wolds show centre and livery yard with a full British Showjumping and British Dressage fixture list.
Caistor Equestrian Centre
Purpose-built North Lincolnshire Wolds equestrian centre, lessons, affiliated competitions, cross-country from 30cm to 1.05m, and full livery in 32 American-barn stables.
Cross Country in Western & Southern Scotland (2)
Scottish Equestrian Centre
BHS approved, 5-star equestrian centre at Belstane Castle, Lanark, riding holidays, BHS exams and the Scottish Castles Trail Ride
Ian Stark Equestrian Centre
BHS approved centre founded by Badminton winner Ian Stark, 500 acres of Borders hacking, Olympia-spec indoor school near Selkirk
Cross Country in Cheshire (2)
Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre
Premier competition venue near Tarporley, affiliated and unaffiliated dressage, showjumping and eventing across purpose-built Cheshire arenas.
Cheshire Riding School
BHS/ABRS-approved Pony Club Centre near Northwich, lessons 7 days/week, monthly dressage and showjumping shows, private hacking for occasions.
Cross Country in Worcestershire (2)
Seechem Equestrian Centre
ABRS-approved 65-acre competition and training facility near Alvechurch, on the Worcestershire border south of Birmingham.
Grafton Farm Riding Centre
BHS approved Pony Club and RDA centre with 4-star eventer on-site coach
Cross Country in Nottinghamshire (2)
Coloured Cob Trekking Centre Ltd
ABRS Highly Commended 5-star centre at a 1610s farm next to Creswell Crags, offering trekking into Clumber Park Forest, riding lessons, carriage driving, and disabled riding across 35 acres near Worksop.
Kirkfields Equestrian Centre
ABRS+ approved Nottinghamshire equestrian centre established in 1976 on the edge of Sherwood Forest, offering lessons, show jumping, cross-country, forest hacking, and on-site camping.
Cross Country in North & Mid Wales (2)
Tal y Foel Riding Centre
Coastal riding on Anglesey with views of Caernarfon Castle and Snowdonia, private bridleways, beach access and riding holidays on the Menai Strait
Marian Bach Equestrian Centre
Cross-country training centre near Holywell, Flintshire, schooling and tuition in North Wales
Cross Country in Northumberland (2)
Park End Equestrian
Olympic-grade BHSII training centre in the North Tyne Valley with 58m indoor arena and 150+ cross-country fences.
Gloucester Lodge Farm
Coastal eventing yard with 2.8km cross-country course set in the sand dunes around Seaton Delaval Hall.
Cross Country in Northamptonshire (2)
Aston le Walls Equestrian Centre
Major Northamptonshire competition venue and British Eventing fixture, with indoor and outdoor arenas and a full cross-country course.
Moulton College Equestrian Centre
BHS approved purpose-built equestrian centre at Moulton College
Cross Country in Buckinghamshire (2)
Vale of Aylesbury Hunt Riding School
Traditional hunt-affiliated riding school with cross-country focus at Great Kimble
Grove Riding School
ABRS accredited riding school between Marlow and High Wycombe with West Wycombe estate hacking
Cross Country in Norfolk (2)
Easton College Equestrian Centre
BHS approved college equestrian centre near Norwich with public lessons
Forest Edge Arena
Stunning 35-acre arena complex on the edge of Breckland pine forest with premier Andrews Bowen surfaces.
Cross Country in Gloucestershire (2)
Cotswold Riding at Upper Woodhills Farm
Family-run Cotswolds riding school relocated from Durhams Farm to Upper Woodhills Farm near Moreton-in-Marsh.
Talland School of Equitation
World-renowned BHS/FBHS equestrian school near Cirencester, beginner to Olympic level, dressage/SJ/XC/side saddle, group lessons from £49, residential stays available.
Cross Country in Northern Ireland (2)
Ballyknock Riding School
BHS approved riding school in Hillsborough, Co. Down, 30+ years of tuition, indoor school and cross-country course near Belfast
Laurel View Equestrian Centre
BHS approved riding school, livery and BHS exam centre in Templepatrick, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland's leading equestrian training facility
Cross Country in Hertfordshire (2)
Westwick Hall Cross Country Course
Cross-country hire course at Westwick Hall Farm near St Albans, self-booking via SimplyBook.me for groups of 1-6 riders.
Northaw Manor Equestrian Centre
Cross-country, showjumping and dressage clinics on a 560-acre private Hertfordshire estate, competitions, pony days and livery close to North London
