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Dorset Horse Riding

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If you wish to ride a horse on Forestry Commission Land in any of our Ringwood or Wareham woodlands you are required to have a Forestry Commission Riding Permit.

The costs of the permits are below:
£15.00 - Private Riding - Valid for 1 month
£45.00 - Private Riding - Valid for 1 year
£75.00 - Commercial Permit for businesses - Valid for 1 year.

To request an application form or for more information please call 023 8028 6838 (Mon-Fri 9am - 3pm) or e-mail; southern.permissions@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

How to get there:

Dorset Horse Riding is in Ringwood Forest which is part of Dorset Woodlands.
Situated on the edge of Ringwood, this extensive area of pine woodland and heathland glades is the perfect area of explore on bike, on horse or by foot.
Ringwood and Bournemouth are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SU108058
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Other places to go in Ringwood Forest

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Horse riders on a forest road

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When riding on Forestry Commission land please follow the Horseriding code. This can be downloaded below.
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If you are in any doubt as to where you can ride or use your permit please contact 023 8028 6838.

Contact:

Southern Pemissions
023 8028 3141
e-mail: southern.permissions@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Did you know that it is against the Forestry Commission byelaws to ride or lead a horse without a permit in Forestry Commission woodlands.

The only exceptions are bridleways and in the New Forest where permits are not required.

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