By
Phone - 044-(0)1643 862816 or 07855 323464
By email - exmoor.falcon@virgin.net
By post - Write to Cathy Powell, Exmoor Falconry & Animal Farm,
Allerford, Nr Porlock, Somerset TA24 8HJ
Only
three and a half hours from London or Birmingham, Exmoor Horse Riding
Holidays makes an ideal location for a short riding break, which can
be combined with our falconry or animal activities, where Cathy welcomes
you to her home dedicated to helping you relax in an idyllic countryside
location in the Vale of Porlock, within Exmoor National Park!
One
and a half hours from Bath, Bristol, or Exeter
Our
'satnav' address is: TA24 8HJ If you are travelling from London, the
best route is to take the M25, M3, A303, then follow the signs for Taunton,
then Minehead. We are five miles west of Minehead, turn right at Allerford,
and half a mile down the lane on the left hand side, next to a chapel.
B&B visitors please park outside the house, all other visitors please
park in the field.
By
train from Paddington London to TAUNTON, bus 28 to Minehead, bus 38
from Minehead to Allerford and the bus will drop you outside the gate
if you ask him. Alternatively a taxi from Minehead will cost about £10,
from Taunton £35-45 if you haggle!
From
London Heathrow or Gatwick, train or bus to Reading, then Taunton, then
as above. By coach National Express www.gobycoach.co.uk,
to Taunton, then 28 bus route to Minehead, and 38, taxi, or collection
from Minehead.
Conditions
of riding: We take novices on short rides only, but for longer half
day and full day rides; all riders must be experienced, and be able
to control a horse at walk, trot and canter. There is no jumping in
the Exmoor area.
Personal riding insurance is recommended to ride with us. Visit British
Horse Society for details of membership and insurances offered for
£51p.a. All riders must wear the appropriate head protection to
current BS standards, footwear and preferably jodhpurs. Half chaps are
available to borrow.All
13-18 year old riders must use their own protective riding equipment
and body protectors.
You will be required to complete a self appraisal form on your riding
ability and experience prior to riding with us.
All
major credit/debit cards accepted
UK
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