06/09/2026
🐴 Trying something new in Woolacombe! 🐴
We recently tried something totally new to us and went horse riding — and we really enjoyed ourselves!
We walked from Woolacombe Apartment to Woolacombe Riding Stables, which took about 10 minutes, and enjoyed an hour-long session. Around 30 minutes was spent in the outdoor arena, followed by about 30 minutes riding one of the trails through the stables’ land.
The instructors were excellent and very patient with us, explaining everything clearly and making us feel at ease. A big thank you to Hannah for her guidance. 😊
We were in a mixed-ability group of six, including both adults and children, and everyone apart from us had ridden before. Despite being complete beginners, we really enjoyed the experience.
The stables offer a variety of sessions for different abilities, and we are a little envious of the more experienced riders who can potentially enjoy riding along the beach! 🏖️🐎
A big thank you to the whole team who looked after us — and, of course, to the horses we rode. 🐴
We were far too busy concentrating to take any photos while we were on horseback, but here are a couple from before we mounted up and after our session. 📷
If you’re staying in Woolacombe and fancy trying something a little different, this is definitely worth considering!