Trekking riding schools in Western & Southern Scotland

Saddl lists 5 trekking venues in Western & Southern Scotland. Yards are concentrated around Castle Douglas, Reston and Kirkcudbright. 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. Western & Southern Scotland is a smaller market for trekking 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, Western & Southern Scotland also has Hacking & Trails, Riding Schools, Dressage venues worth a look.

Western & Southern Scotland
Lochhill
Equestrian Centre
LessonsHackingTrekking

Lochhill Equestrian Centre

Castle Douglas, Western & Southern Scotland

BHS-approved Galloway riding and trekking centre on a 650-acre estate near Castle Douglas

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Western & Southern Scotland
Eat, Sleep,
Ride CIC
Riding SchoolLessonsHacking

Eat, Sleep, Ride CIC

Reston, Western & Southern Scotland

ABRS+ approved riding school in Reston

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Western & Southern Scotland
Barstobrick
Riding Centre
TrekkingHackingFlatwork

Barstobrick Riding Centre

Castle Douglas, Western & Southern Scotland

BHS instructed riding centre on a 650-acre Galloway estate, treks, lessons and the famous Faerie Trail near Castle Douglas

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Western & Southern Scotland
Brighouse Bay
Trekking and Riding Centre
HackingTrekkingBeach Riding

Brighouse Bay Trekking and Riding Centre

Kirkcudbright, Western & Southern Scotland

TRSS approved trekking since the 1970s with beach hacks on Highland ponies

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Western & Southern Scotland
Kailzie
Equestrian Centre
TrekkingHackingFlatwork

Kailzie Equestrian Centre

Peebles, Western & Southern Scotland

Riding lessons, hacking and trekking near Peebles in the Scottish Borders

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Frequently asked questions

How many trekking venues are there in Western & Southern Scotland?

Saddl lists 5 reviewed trekking venues in Western & Southern Scotland.

Are there BHS-approved trekking venues in Western & Southern Scotland?

Yes. 2 of the trekking venues listed in Western & Southern Scotland hold British Horse Society approval.

Where in Western & Southern Scotland can I find trekking?

The main areas for trekking in Western & Southern Scotland are Castle Douglas, Reston, Kirkcudbright. Open a venue for its exact location.

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