Pony Trekking
Abergavenny, and the Black Mountains in particular, offer some of the best pony-trekking trails in the country. There are many excellent riding centres in the area. No matter what you prefer: a gentle trot or a full blown gallop, or something in between, there are not many better ways to take in the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
The Brecon Beacons is a major centre for pony trekking in Wales and is blessed with numerous tracks and bridleways. The Black Mountains, located at the eastern end of Brecon Beacons National Park, are home to many pony trekking centres. Details of a number of these are given below.
The mountains form a formidable natural barrier along English-Welsh border stretching between Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye. They consist of huge rounded peaty summits and miles of open moorland that are criss-crossed with rights of way and other tracks.
Ellesmere Riding Centre
Llangorse Lake, Brecon, Powys LD3 7TR.
Tel: 01874 658252
Mob: 07711 100419.
Email: walestrails@hotmail.com - http://www.trail-riding.co.uk
Riding for everyone - trekking for novices to hacking for the more experienced rider. Half and full day rides with stunning scenery. Small groups on well-schooled quality horses. Accredited WTRA.
Open April-Oct. Grid ref 13162780.
Grange Trekking Centre
Address: Capel-y-Ffin, Abergavenny. NP7 7NP
Tel: 01873 890215
Fax: 01873 890157
Web: http://www.grangetrekking.co.uk
Llanthony Riding & Trekking
Court Farm, Llanthony, Abergavenny NP7 7NN
Tel: 01873 890359
Email: courtfarm@llanthony.co.uk - http://www.llanthony.co.uk
Small family run centre next to 12th century Llanthony Priory in the Black Mountains, offering superb mountain riding for experienced riders, intermediate riders and beginners. British Horse Society Approved.
