Horse-riding is great way to explore the Chiltern Hills. This is a landscape of outstanding natural beauty - rolling wooded hills, chalk meadows and farmland. A network of bridleways and quiet lanes criss-cross the area offering gentle riding. Generally only short sections or crossings of busier roads are necessary. The north-facing slope of the Chiltern Hills rises sharply offering outstanding views and some steep climbs and descents. The area is also characterised by historic buildings, country villages and pubs, which make excellent places to stop for food and drink.
Below we have listed some of the horse-riding routes being promoted in the Chilterns area.
A signposted route (on and off-road) that follows the course of prehistoric trackways from the Chilterns into East Anglia, passing many sites of archaeological interest. Distance: 51 miles (in the Chilterns) Route: Bledlow in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath near Thetford Phone: 01296 382171 01582 412225
Easy to follow ride for horseriders and mountain bikers using mainly bridleways with some use of quiet country lanes Distance: 4 to 16 miles Route: Series of rides in the Chiltens, including the Chiltern villages of Hailey, Little Stoke, North Stoke, Mongewell, Stoke Row, Ipsden and Checkendon Phone: 01865 810226
Countryside walks likley to be suitable for people with impaired mobility and users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. Location: Between Princes Risborough and Thame Distance: Up to 10 miles Phone: 0845 1130065
A long distance bridle route of 65 miles from Goring on Thames in the south to Salcey Forest in the north, passing through a variety of landscapes as it traverses the county. Distance: 65 miles Route: From Goring on Thames in the south to Salcey Forest in the north Phone: 01296 382171
Extensive woodland site with beautiful views across Aylesbury Vale. Cafe, information, waymarked walks, fitness trail and lots more. Phone: 01420 520212
