If your a mountain biker then your know this area well and as my eldest sons would say the trails around Staveley are 'sick' or otherwise known as amazing! There is so much to go at in this area from going into Kentmere to going over to Troutbeck. This is an area I've wanted explore on horseback for ages, so after studying the OS map many times it was great to finally dip into the area with my friend Bridget and her horse Hope. We went prepared with our saddle bags packed with lunch and as neither of us had really done route it really had the potential for a great ride. This ride takes you straight through Staveley village and then over and around Spy Crag into the edge of Kentmere taking in some fantastic native bluebell woods, ancient tracks and ends with an option of cake at Wilf's Cafe! Starting at the layby adjacent to Rather Heath take the lane past the campsite and on Ashes Lane. Ashes Lane is a lovely gated track with fab views looking ...
A blog recording my rides with my orange horse and bay pony, which I hope will inspire others to explore more on horseback. Routes takes in trails in the Lake District, Cumbria, Yorkshire Dales and North Lancashire and are open to all - walkers, cyclists, equestrians and 4x4 off road wheelchair users. Sometimes I may also blog about other outdoor access issues, being a keen campaigner on such matters! To see all rides and blogs click on 'More Posts', labels or use the search tool.