Every since I moved to Cumbria in 2005 I have wanted to take a horse on the Windermere Ferry! The sign for the ferry charges in my mind was a invitation, but it's only now that I have managed to complete this challenge, mainly due to fact it taken me a while to get my own horse and second the opportunity just has not really presented itself. For some time Bridget and I had booked our other half's to be our Horse Ubers so we could ride High Street from Troutbeck and get picked up near Pooley Bridge. Of course the day came and the weather was typical Cumbrian, very very wet with zero visibility. So we came up with a Plan B ride, which turned out to a very good day despite the weather. Getting horses ready in the rain is never much fun and Bridget's over half Adam asked us very seriously 'are you sure you want to ride today?!' We of course said yes we will be fine and off we went in all our water proofs! Was so wet my green gloves turned by hands green! Tro...
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.