Hacking & Trails riding schools in Northumberland
Saddl lists 6 hacking & trails venues in Northumberland. Yards are concentrated around Berwick-upon-Tweed, Allendale and Belford. 2 hold BHS approval, an independent check on instruction, welfare and safety. Every listing is reviewed before we publish it, so you're seeing real working yards rather than a stale directory. Open any venue for live contact details, prices and the disciplines it actually runs. Northumberland is a smaller market for hacking & trails than the big regional centres, which means the yards that do run it tend to be known quantities locally. It's worth ringing ahead: smaller yards often take fewer riders at a time, and the best instructors book up. Ask about group versus private sessions, what's provided (hats, body protectors), and whether they cater to your level before you travel. If you're flexible on discipline, Northumberland also has Riding Schools, Livery Yards, Show Jumping venues worth a look. And because the right yard isn't always in your own county, it's worth widening the search to Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham, all within reasonable reach.
Haggerston Riding Centre
Beach and countryside treks in the grounds of Haggerston Castle near Berwick
Sinderhope Pony Trekking Centre
Moorland trekking through the Allen Valley with sweeping Northumberland views
Swinhoe Farm Riding Centre
The ONLY BHS Approved Riding Centre in North Northumberland, 1,750 acres with coastal and Cheviot views
Cragside Equestrian Centre & Riding School
Family-run riding school overlooking the Tyne Valley, walking distance from Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda.
Shipley Lane Equestrian Centre
Alnwick livery yard offering lessons on your own horse and bespoke livery packages.
Slate Hall Riding Centre
Beach rides past Bamburgh Castle and along the Northumberland coast.



