Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre
About this yard
Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre operates from a 2,500-acre woodland estate on the southern edge of the Lake District, the largest semi-natural woodland in Cumbria, giving riders access to hacking terrain that most equestrian centres cannot come close to matching. A BHSAI instructor is based on site with a BHS saddle fitter visiting regularly. Residential packages run five days, with riders heading out each morning on routes through the estate and surrounding Cumbrian countryside, typically covering five to six hours in the saddle with pub or packed lunches en route. Accommodation is either in the 18th-century farmhouse on a bed and breakfast basis or the twelve-bed bunkhouse for group bookings. Children's residential camps and learn-to-ride intensive weeks are available through the season, making this one of the more versatile residential equestrian venues in the north of England.
Facilities
Pricing
Residential riding holiday packages from approximately £500 per person for five-day camps. Trail packages and children's camps available. Contact for current pricing.
This venue takes bookings by phone.
Call Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre 015395 52244Frequently asked questions
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What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A hat to a current recognised safety standard. Requirements can vary, so check with the yard before you ride.
Sturdy boots with a small heel. Trainers and flat, smooth-soled shoes are not suitable for safety reasons. Check with the yard for their exact requirements.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs should be covered, and waterproofs are worth having for outdoor lessons. Check with the yard if you are unsure.
Long hair should be tied back before putting on your hat, and jewellery removed before riding.
Heading out on a hack from here? Read our guide to what to bring hacking , what to bring, what to buy, and where to get it.
Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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