Local horse-riders are invited to come along to Teindland near Orton on Sunday 5th July to help celebrate the completion of a new purpose built equestrian trail.
The trail is a partnership project between Moray Equestrian Access Group (MEAC) and Forestry Commission Scotland and has been supported with a £10,000 grant from the lottery's Awards for All programme.
The waymarked four-mile route should take 1.5 hours to complete but also links to the extensive network of roads and tracks in the forest making much longer rides possible.
A new leaflet has also been produced that shows ten suggested rides across Moray.
Moray Equestrian Access Group member Angela Ambler said
"The money has created a brand new trail and small car park specifically for equestrian use.
“We’ll met there and enjoy a leisurely ride of around 2 hours before tucking into a picnic lunch to round off the morning.
“It is great to have support from Forestry Commission Scotland to develop access in the area for horses."
Rachael Jones, for the Commission in Moray, said
"It’s been a great opportunity for us to get involved with a project that will encourage more riders to come along and enjoy a day out in their local forest.
“If we get a lot of riders coming along on the day I’m sure it’ll create quite a spectacle. I hope that people across the area will help us to celebrate the completion of this new trail."
Anyone looking to take part should be at the car park on the B9103 Mulben to Elgin road by 10.00am for a 10.30 start.
For more information about the Moray Equestrian Access Group, visit www.meag.org.uk.
Notes
1. Forestry Commission Scotland serves as the Scottish Government’s forestry directorate and manages the 667,000 hectare national forest estate. The Commission’s woodlands are making a difference to the well being of Scotland’s people and their communities. Local woodlands act as a catalyst for communities to meet up, get involved with projects and volunteering, or simply enjoy the many walking and horse riding trails, bike rides and peace and quiet that forests and woodlands can offer. www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland.