Horse riding

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As for cyclists, you may ride on bridleways and byways open to all traffic, but not public footpaths. Arrow Guide No.14: Powys on Horseback, is available from the British Horse Society on 01926 707700 or The British Horse Society Bookshop, British Horse Society, Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2XZ or visit www.britishhorse.com

There is a corral area behind the Visitor Centre for horses to be left in while their riders are in the Visitor Centre.

 Riding Stables

The nearest riding stables are the Lion Royal Hotel in Rhayader.  They provide pony trekking from the hotel and are BHS recommended.  Telephone (01597) 810202 or visit www.lionroyal.co.uk

Other riding stables nearby are:

Underhill Riding Stables, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5TL. Telephone (01597) 851890 or visit www.underhillridingstables.co.uk

Heart of Wales Riding School, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5TB. Telephone (01597) 851884 or visit www.heartofwales.co.uk

Contact Elan Valley Trust

Elan Valley Trust
Elan Estate Office
Elan Village
Rhayader
Powys
LD6 5HP
Tel: 44 (0) 1597 810449
Fax: 44 (0) 1597 811276

Responsible for open hill land, Elan Village and self-catering properties

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Elan Valley Trust / Ymddiriedolaeth Cwm Elan
Contact Visitor Centre

Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Elan Valley
RHAYADER
Powys
LD6 5HP

Tel: 44 (0) 1597 810880

Responsible for Visitor Centre, dams and reservoirs, woodlands and Elan Valley Trail

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