Horse Riding in the Sussex South DownsBBC Documentary DVD on Hunting in Sussex
Horse riding on and at the foot of the Sussex South Downs is really lovely because there is something for everyone! There are plenty of delightful lanes for a peaceful trot or jog, as well as wide open spaces for those horses and riders who prefer something a little more exhilerating. Until recently, the bridleway linking Ditchling village with the South Downs Way at Ditchling Beacon ended just short, leaving walkers and riders facing a dangerous 100 yard stretch on a narrow busy blind bend on the Beacon road. However, a new bridleway was opened last year, enabling riders to gain easy access to the Ditchling Beacon from the foot of the South Downs. Visit our new
Sussex Horse Riding Store Bring your own horse or contact one of these Stables or Riding Schools to find out more about horse riding on the South Downs. Horses love it and so will you! Ride up on the Downs or through the lanes and woods below.
Riding in Nye Lane at the foot of the Sussex South Downs.
The South Downs Way was the first long-distance route to be designated as a bridleway in 1972 and provides an interesting challenge for both horses and riders. Over 100 hundred miles long from Winchester in the West to the edge of Eastbourne in East Sussex, the route offers the possibility of being broken down into several interesting sections. Remember that you will need to take a folding bucket with you. You will also find that any considerable length of the route will also involve crossing busy roads. You will need a really good map for the route; rather than trying to cope with several maps covering the bridleway through each county, use the brilliant
Harvey's map
of the South Downs Way. It is waterproof and contains lots of very useful information for riders, cyclists and walkers and provides the whole bridleway divided into sections on one map. (Sections from Lewes to Fulking are available on this site.)
Maps and guidesVisit our map and guide book shop Check out the BBC documentary film on hunting and farming in the Sussex South Downs
Click here to visit Ditchling Common Stud If you're interested in a horse riding holiday, Ditchling Common Stud offers accommodation and holiday route ideas and support. They also have bed and breakfast and camping facilities. Albourne Equestrian Centre is a few miles north of the South Downs. Learn to ride at the Three Greys Riding School in Pyecombe. Chestnuts Riding School between Patcham and Pyecombe, has easy access to the South Downs. Dragonfly SaddleryNow Now based in Hassocks, Dragonfly Saddlery in Sussex, has one of the best ranges of horse and pony riding equipment and equestrian clothing. Coming soon ...
Bridleway route maps Links to more Sussex South Downs Riding Schools and Stables
Saddleries and other Sussex suppliers for all things 'horsey'
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