What we offer
Here at the Derbyshire Pony Trekking Centre we cater for all levels of experience. If your dream is to take a steady trek through picturesque woodland or to experience adrenalin filled fast pace treks with long canters, we can fulfill all your dreams.
Trekking Prices
£35 per person - 1 Hour - suitable for 4 years upwards and complete beginners
£45 per person - 1.5 Hours - suitable for adult beginners (able to ride independently at walk and rising trot) to experienced riders
£55 per person - 2 Hours - suitable for adult beginners (able to ride independently at walk and rising trot) to experienced riders
£65 per person - 2.5 Hours (riders must be able to walk, trot & canter)
£80 per person - 3 Hours Forest Trek (riders must be able to walk, trot & canter and be physically fit)
PLEASE NOTE:
If you lie about your ability you may be refused to ride and no refund would be available.
Last minute bookings (on the day booking) will incur a surcharge of £2 extra per person. Any tuition required for beginners will be included within the hour's trek and not in addition.
PLEASE NOTE: For the longer treks (2.5 hours or more) full payment is required to secure a place (non refundable). 48 hours notice is required to rearrange.
Pub Grub Treks (includes pub lunch)
(Riders must be able to walk, trot & canter)
3 Hours £85
4 Hours £95
Held May to September
2.5 Hour Pub Trek (includes 1 drink - no food)
(Riders must be able to walk, trot & canter)
2.5 Hours £70
(Held all year round)
Day Rides (bring your own picnic)
(riders must be able to walk, trot & canter)
3 hour £80 riders
5 hour £150
(Held May to September)
Day Rides (including Afternoon Tea)
(riders must be able to walk, trot & canter)
3.5 hour Afternoon Tea £105 per person
4 hour Afternoon Tea Trek £125 per person
4.5 hour Afternoon Tea £140 per person
(Held May to September)
One to one Confidence Building Trek/Private Trek/Private Lesson
£65 per hour per person
(Not available at weekends or school holidays)
(Suitable for all abilities, Teenagers and adults only)
(Held all year round)
Sunset Treks
Prices per person as follows:
1 hour - £45
1.5 hours - £55
2 hours - £65
Sunset treks operate only in the months where the sun sets between 4.30pm -7.30pm
Suitable for adult beginners (able to ride independently at walk and rising trot) to experienced riders
Night Ride
Prices per person £45
Suitable for adult beginners (able to ride independently at walk and rising trot) to experienced riders. (Held on specific dates between end October and January).
GIFT VOUCHERS - Great for Christmas, Birthdays and Special occasions (See the Gift Voucher tab above).
We can also provide Tailored packages for the following:-
Day Rides (experienced riders only)
Picnic rides (experienced riders only)
Afternoon Tea at the Pub Trek (experienced riders only)
Corporate Team Building Days
One to one Tuition Treks (teenagers/adults only)
Sunset treks (must be able to ride up to walk & rising trot independently)
Night Rides (Age 13 plus ....must be able to ride up to walk & rising trot independently)
Fancy Dress rides
One to one confidence building treks (teenagers and adults only)
Complete off road trekking available - All weather - All year round trekking.
Derbyshire Pony Trekking has a range of horses and ponies suitable for most age ranges and abilities.
All our horses are well trained and all have impeccable manners and our excellent friendly staff are on hand at all times to ensure your experience at Derbyshire Pony Trekking is the best you can get.
We are renowned for building the confidence of nervous riders constantly making them feel at ease by ensuring that we go at their pace..
Please Note:
Please arrive half an hour before your ride so that we can match you to one of our carefully selected horse /ponies.
Footwear; For your safety and comfort we recommend that you wear suitable footwear i.e. preferably boots with a smooth sole and a low block heel. Please check our frequently asked quesions tab for more information,
Clothing; Clothing should be loose fitting and comfortable. Waterproofs and gloves are advisable. Riding Helmets are provided at cost of £1 per person and High Visability vests £1 per person. You are welcome to use your own helmet providing it complies with the current British standards.