Where better to exercise your horse than the beautiful and tranquil forests in the Northeast? The forest road network across the region provides dozens of miles of traffic-free riding. Maps for Wark Forest available to download from Northumberland National Park.
View the current status of the trails
At both Chopwell Woodland Park and Hamsterley Forest, Horse Riding Associations have been set up by local riders to promote responsible horse riding, organise events and to improve facilities for riders within their respective forests.
Chopwell Wood Horse Riding Association
Lorraine Bell, Forestry Commission, 01207 542231
Hamsterley Forest Horse Riding Association
Susan Gulliver, 01388 728586
