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in South Somerset

Horse Riding

With six self-guided rides

Equine tourism is big business For thousands of years the human race has relied on the horse for work and play and today horses still play a vital role in the rural economy.

This leaflet is designed to appeal to horse lovers: those that have their own horses and want new and interesting routes, those who have never ridden before but would like to try ambling through peaceful, beautiful countryside and those that would like to go to the races or watch a game of polo.

I do hope you enjoy a happy equine holiday in Somerset.

Best wishes

Ewen Cameron,Lord Cameron of Dillington.

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Please Ride Responsibly • Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs.• Keep to the promoted route or other public bridleway, restricted byway or public road.• Leave gates and property as you find them.• Protect plants and animals and take your litter home.• Keep dogs under close control.• Ride slowly past other path users and any stock on farmland.• Give way to pedestrians.• Take special care when riding on country roads.• Remember that horses hooves can damage surfaces in wet weather.

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Six self guided routes1 Corton Denham Ridge Ride Page 6

2 Limington Level Loop Page 8

3 Neroche-Staple Fitzpaine Herepath Page 10

4 Poyntington Hill Ridge Ride Page 12

5 Wambrook Wander Page 14

6 Willows and Wetland Ride Page 16

7 South Somerset map Page 18

Accommodation, events and suppliersAccommodation Page 20

Equine Dentist Page 21

Equine Goods Page 22

Events Page 23

Farriers Page 24

Livery Yards and Riding Schools Page 24

Vets Page 25

Equine Website Page 25

Feedback form Page 25

Tourist Information Centres Page 27

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Equine route abbreviations

Fgate - field gate

Bgate - bridlegate

SP - signposted

TL - turn left

TR - turn right

BL - bear left

BR - bear right

LHS - left hand side

RHS - right hand side

SA - straight ahead

Xroads - cross roads

BW - bridleway

1 Corton Denham Ridge Ride

A short ride following enclosed tracks, open fi elds and quiet roads, enjoying some of the most stunning views in the area across the picturesque South Somerset countryside. The ride is approximately 5 miles in length.

Follow road towards Corton Denham, after passing No Through Road to Whitcombe Farm, TL to follow Beacon Lane uphill.

At end of road SA through gate on L and next gate keeping boundary on LHS. Through gate into enclosed lane, at end of lane TR onto road.

At end of road TL towards Holway and Sandford Orcas. On bend in road with grass triangle TR to follow No Through Road, at junction with BW TR.

At end of enclosed section through gate into open fi eld SA keeping boundary on RHS, at end of fi eld through gate on RHS and then through gate on LHS, TR keeping boundary on RHS. SA through next 2 gates keeping boundary on RHS. Through gate and follow sunken track, at fork of track, keep L through bgate into enclosed section and then onto road, TR and return to point 1.

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Corton Denham

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SandfordOrcas

Corton Ridge

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Seven Wells Down

Down Farm

Whitcombe

The BeaconGirt

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Bramble and Sage Farm Shop www.brambleandsage.co.ukWe have left no stone unturned whilst delving into the depths of Somerset and Dorset in sourcing the very best local, organic, artisan and freshest produce the area has to offer. From our own lamb and free range eggs, fresh bread and vegetables and tempting deli products. Drop in for coffee and homemade cake.

Parking for this route is available at the Bramble and Sage Farm Shop by prior arrangement. Contact Home Farm, Sutton Montis, Somerset. BA22 7HF tel 01963 220120 or email [email protected]. To join the route at point 1 exit car park and take road opposite towards Corton Denham.

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2 Limington Level Loop

A level ride of 13 miles following quiet country roads and bridleways.

TR onto road towards Ashington. TR follow BW SP Yeovil Marsh, Hook Drove. At end of enclosed section SA keeping boundary on RHS, SA through Bgate and then Fgate into enclosed section and then bear right through Bgate into tree-lined track. Continue SA through Bgate then Fgate to reach tarmac road, through Bgate next to cattlegrid and SA to T-junction.

TL towards Mudford and Ashington, at end of road TL to Ashington, before left hand bend in road and the hamlet of Ashington, TR along BW SP Chilton Cantelo.

SA following headland path with boundary on LHS, through Bgate over bridge through Bgate and bear right across fi elds to go through Bgate and Fgate into track. Along track, then TL along road.

Follow road through Chilton Cantelo and past sewage works. On sharp RH bend TL through bgate SP Yeovilton. Beware of low fl ying aeroplanes. SA following BW across fi eld towards bridge.

TL before bridge and follow river on RHS. Through Bgate, keeping river on RHS, at end of fi eld TR over bridge and through gate. TL follow fence on RHS, then hedge. In corner of fi eld TR through bgate SA (do not cross bridge on left). Leave river at bend keeping telegraph poles on LHS towards fence through gate SA through gate onto road.

TL past Yeovilton Weir, over bridge and then TR through gate to follow BW SP Yeovilton & Limington head diagonally left across fi eld through Bgate, diagonally left across fi eld to next Bgate, through this, follow river on LHS, over bridge SA, TL through gate over bridge, follow LH boundary, through gate onto road SA.

At end of lane TR towards Ilchester. TL along BW SP Elborough Lane, at end of enclosed section follow boundary on LHS, at end of headland path TR keeping boundary on LHS. TL into enclosed lane, SA though gate, TL following wide drove to return to point 1.

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The Lamb & Lark - www.lambandlark.co.uk Come and join us with a log fi re in the winter, oak beams and a really friendly atmosphere. Enjoy superb food, a choice of quality ales, lagers and a welcome glass of wine served at the comfortable bar. Our cosy restaurant serves delicious home-style cooking, a traditional Sunday roast and scrumptious deserts. Beer garden with ample seating.

Parking is available at the Lamb and Lark pub at Limington by prior arrangement. Contact Lamb and Lark, Limington, Somerset. BA22 8EG tel 01935 840368 or email [email protected]. To join route at point 1 exit car park and TR.

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A 12 mile ride through the Neroche Forest and surrounding area, a peaceful ride with magnifi cent views across Somerset with a variety of riding from forest tracks and quiet country roads to cross fi eld bridleways. Can be muddy in places after wet weather.

At T-junction TR on road then TL on road SP Badger Street and Taunton. TR onto BW at Thurlbear wood, follow BW SA Keep left on smaller stoned track at culvert, keep left following BW out of wood. Through ford to Church Farm Thurlbear, TL on to road, (in the future there will be BW on LHS before end of road follow this to road and straight across road to point 2) at end of road TR Caution Busy Road.

TL along fi rst turning on road SP No Through Road Netherclay. At end of road follow stoned BW between horse paddocks to wooden Fgate SA follow stoned track to left, at Xroad of paths TL through Bgate SA, at wider stoned track TL uphill. On corner follow smaller stoned BW to R, SA through Bgate, SA keeping fi eld boundary on LHS through Fgate across fi eld diagonally to left.

Before BW exits onto road TR and follow headland BW keeping fi eld boundary on LHS. SA to farm buildings, through Bgate to right of buildings, follow to end of buildings then TL, follow track around to right, TL through Fgate into Staple Park Wood to follow BW and stoned track, through Fgate onto road and TR.

At end of road SA through wooden Bgate. Follow BW SA uphill, before reaching top of hill TL onto stone track following BW through Fgate, TR and keep boundary on RHS, at Xroads of paths TL following Restricted Byway downhill towards Mount Fancy Farm.

Before going through wooden gate follow BW to right and follow track across common. Through Bgate SA across fi eld to Bgate, SA across fi eld through gap in ancient hedgebank into sunken lane. TR through Bgate follow track on left. Follow main stoned track SA through woodland, at fork of tracks keep left on main track to road, through Bgate.

Cross road Caution Busy Road through Bgate SA follow stoned track go past right turn SP‘short cut to car park’, take next track on right and follow stoned track to wooden Fgate, through gate SA Xroad follow track to wooden Fgate through gate SA. Where track emerges from woodland TL then TR following stoned track, through Fgate onto road.

At road TL on to road, after short distance TR onto BW and follow enclosed lane, at end of lane TL on to road. At end of road TR SP Hatch Beauchamp. Pass RSPCA Animal Rescue Centre. Farmers Arms is on RHS before end of road.

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3 Neroche - Staple Fitzpaine Herepath

Parking for this route is available at the Farmers Inn, Slough Green by prior arrangement. Contact the Farmers Inn, Slough Green, Higher West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5RS tel 01823 480480 or email [email protected] www.farmersinnwesthatch.co.uk. To join route at point 1 exit car park and TR.

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Farmers Inn - www.farmersinnwesthatch.co.uk A friendly, relaxed pub with wooden fl oors, a fi re, leather sofas and a light, airy restaurant. All food, from bar snacks to our à la carte menu, is imaginatively cooked using only the best quality, locally sourced ingredients. The pub and restaurant also feature an interesting wine list as well as local ales and ciders that have never travelled far. Accommodation is also available.

Staple Fitzpaine

Staple Lawns

Slough Green

Badger Street

West Hatch

Netherclay

Thurlbear

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The Neroche Scheme is working to develop a 25 mile (40km) network of connected bridleway trails to allow people to explore and enjoy the contrasts of the Neroche landscape on the northern edge of the Blackdown Hills. The trails are designed to be used by walkers and riders with some sections suitable for use by those with restricted mobility. The new trails have been given the name ‘Herepaths’, which is the old English word for ‘people’s paths’ that were originally important military trackways during the ninth century. The Neroche Scheme will be recruiting volunteers to adopt sections of the new trail to help look after it to ensure it remains open and easy to use for everyone to enjoy. If you would like further details please contact James Maben on 01823 680846 [email protected] or visit www.nerochescheme.org.

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4 Poyntington Hill Ridge Ride

A short ride following enclosed tracks, open fi elds and quiet roads, enjoying some of the most stunning views in the area across the picturesque South Somerset countryside. The ride is approximately 4 miles.

TR through gate onto BW following Donkey Lane, at end of enclosed section SA through gate keeping boundary on RHS. SA through gate, SA through gate into enclosed lane, where enclosed section meets track TL SP Poyntington Hill. TR after 50 metres, through gate SA in open fi eld keeping boundary on RHS.

At cross roads of BW TR through gate follow BW SA to fi eld boundary, TR Following track through gate into enclosed track, follow track SA until it meets road.

TR onto road towards Oborne and Sherborne (Beware train line runs parallel to road).

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Parking for this ride is available on a very wide roadside verge to the south of Point 1 grid ref: 657 187, OS Explorer Map 129, Yeovil and Sherborne. Join route at point 1.

5 Wambrook Wander

An 11 mile ride around the picturesque village of Wambrook. Riding along quiet country lanes, over hills with stunning views across Somerset and Devon, across the Axe Valley through woodlands and valleys, including riding through a ford and across farmland. Some of the bridleways are rough and stony.

TR, through Wambrook, past church on right. At T-Junction TL. On right is entrance to Weston Farm, on LHS of entrance is BW, go through Bgate follow BW along hedge. (There are sometimes cross-country jumps on the BW that you are welcome to jump, or can ride around). Through two more Bgates. Go through Bgate onto road and TL.

Follow road for ½ mile then SA at junction, at T-junction TR towards Animal Sanctuary. Caution Busy Road. At Xroads TL along Mounters Hill. At fi rst fork keep right, past Linnington Farm.

Take sharp TR along narrow lane SP No Through Road. Follow lane, becomes stoned track through woodland, follow main waymarked track. At road TL.

After ¼ mile TR along BW (past Sycamore Farm), through wood, along track through metal gate. At fi eld follow BW diagonally across fi eld to top left corner by Woonton Farm. Through Bgates to follow enclosed section onto farm track, TR to road. At road TR. After ¼ mile TL. Go past fi rst BW.

At second SP BW TL along BW, along enclosed section and through Bgates, following fi eld edge. Then go SA across fi elds through York gates (metal 2in1 gates). Then through Bgate and BL across fi eld to next Bgate and follow BW, next to garage on to Ransomes Farm track. BR along this to narrow lane, here TL on to road.

At Xroad, go across towards Hook. ¾ mile past Myrtle Farm and Farway Farm, through ford, past Brockfi eld and Hook.

SA along narrow lane at Xroads. Follow this and BL along rough track, follow track through woods and Burridge Common. At junction BL along track. SA along road then take fi rst R, along Green Lane.

At RH bend SA along BW. Follow BW along hedgeline and enclosed steep stony section through gates to road TL.

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Parking for this route is available at the Cotley Inn, Wambrook by prior arrangement. Contact The Cotley Inn, Wambrook, Somerset, TA20 3EN tel 01460 62348 or email [email protected]. To join the route at point 1 exit car park and TR.

The Cotley Inn You are assured of a warm welcome, a cosy friendly atmosphere and a comfortable lounge. Fully stocked bar, offering a good selection of real ales, lagers, spirits and fi ne wines. Tempting range of bar snacks. Separate restaurant serving an excellent menu of home cooked food lunchtimes and evenings. Comfortable B&B accommodation and a beer garden.

Curry Rivel

Westport

Isle Brewers

Isle Abbotts

Fivehead Moortown

SA through village of Drayton towards Muchelney, at Muchelney go past church TR follow road past entrance to abbey TL towards Muchelney Ham.

In hamlet follow road past South Ham Farm around corner and TR through Bgate before bridge into garden, keeping stream on LHS through Bgate, SA through Bgate into enclosed lane. Through gate SA following enclosed lane follow lane through gates to cross SA over disused railway line following stone track round bend to L. At junction of tracks TR follow to road. TR onto road towards Thorney.

TL into enclosed BW, at Xroads of droves go SA. At next drove junction TL following Middle Drove. SA towards Kingsbury Episcopi. At fork keep L, at end of road TR towards Hambridge and Curry Rivel. Follow road past Burrow Hill Cider.

At grass triangle with post box in wall TL. At grass triangle TR follow No Through Road towards Lake Farm. TR into enclosed BW towards Westport, at junction with footpath SA towards Westport, (ford here in winter this track will be muddy when wet).

At road, Busy Road Take Care SA towards Isle Brewers and Fivehead, at next Xroads SA through Isle Brewers.

6 Willows and Wetlands Ride

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A ride of approximately 19 miles following ancient droves, bridleways and quiet roads.

The Drayton Arms Join Jenny and Ian for a friendly cosy atmosphere with oak beams and log fi res. A separate restaurant with delicious home cooking, traditional Sunday roasts and superb puddings. Relaxing bar area with local real ales,fi ne wines, lager and superb food. A skittle alley, large beer garden and plenty of parking are available. Tel 01458 250233 email: [email protected]

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TR into enclosed BW SP Moortown. Keep SA over wooden bridge keeping boundary on LHS. Through gate, still heading towards Moortown SA through enclosed section and then keeping boundary on LHS until next enclosed section, through gate onto road.

Take road SA towards Curry Rivel, at end of road Busy Road Take Care TL then immediately TR, at end of road TR towards Drayton and Muchelney.

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Parking is available at the Drayton Arms, Drayton by prior arrangement. Contact the Drayton Arms, Church Street, Drayton, Somerset, TA10 0JX tel 01458 250233. To join route at point 1 exit car park and TR.


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CrewkerneChard

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South Somerset

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To Charmouth

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1 Corton Denham Ridge Ride 2 Limington Level Loop 3 Neroche-Staple Fitzpaine Herepath 4 Poyntington Hill Ridge Ride5 Wambrook Wander 6 Willows and Wetlands Ride

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Somerton

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wInCanton

South Somerset

Sutton Bingham

West Coker

Corton Denham

Queen Camel

Babcary

Pen Selwood

Tourist Information Centres

Local Information Centres

The Leland Trail

The Liberty Trail

The River Parrett Trail

The Brit Valley Way

The MacMillan Way

Monarch’s Way

Odcombe

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Accommodation, Events and Suppliers

Bed and Breakfast

Bartletts FarmJudith Peach, Bartletts Farm Isle Brewers, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6QNTel: 01460 281423Mobile: 07808 960668B &B with grazing and stabling.

Meare Green FarmJane Pine,Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6HTTel: 01823 490759Old dairy farmhouse B &B with grazing and stabling.

Wambrook FarmMrs Sue Eames Wambrook, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3DFTel: 01460 62371Farmhouse B &B with grazing and stabling.

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Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering

Cary Fitzpaine FarmhouseMrs Susie Crang Cary Fitzpaine, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8JBTel: 01458 223250Georgian manor farmhouse with grazing and stabling.

Manor FarmMr A Emery Manor Farm, Wayford, Nr Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8QLTel: 01460 78865Mobile: 07767 620031Victorian country home with grazing and stabling.

Walkers Farm CottagesMrs Di TilleyWalkers, Stathe, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0JLTel: 01823 698229Mobile: 07971 958458Holiday cottages with grazing and stabling.

Accommodation, Events and Suppliers

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Campsites

Thorney Lakes and Caravan ParkRichard EnglandThorney Lakes, Muchelney, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0DWTel: 01458 250811Campsite, with stable block.

Equine Tooth and Nail LtdClaire VincentAnvil Cottage, Bauntons Orchard, Milborne Port, SherborneDorset, DT9 5BPTel: 07941 568766Member of the Worldwide Association of Equine Dentistry.

Equine Dentist

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Countrywide Farmers plcCrewkerne Country Store, North Street, Crewkerne,Somerset, TA18 7AUTel: 01460 271252Farm, equestrian and rural supplies.

Furringdon Feeds Ltd.Furringdon Farm, Broadshard, Crewkerne,Somerset, TA18 7NJTel: 01460 73613Animal and equestrian supplies.

Golden Hill Pet SuppliesTricia or Tony HawkingsSpy Post, Rockwell Green, Wellington, SomersetTel: 01823 665555Pet, equestrian feed and supplies.

Mole Valley Farmers Ltd.Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BJTel: 01935 420971Equestrian and rural goods.

Stax SaddleryLouise HannTownsend, Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XHTel: 01935 822645Saddlery and equestrian supplies.

Thorney Copse SaddleryMrs Pauline BriceCharlton Musgrove, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8EUTel: 01963 32690Saddlery and tack shop.

Unicorn SaddleryUnit 6, Hatch Mews Business Park, Station Road, Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5AX Tel: 01823 481 484Saddlery, feed, trailers and country clothing.

Equine Goods

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Events

Aldon Horse TrialsMrs S BattenTel: 01935 872482Equestrian events and shows.

Pontispool Equine Sports CentreRichard Mitford-SladeNorton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1BGTel: 01823 461196Equestrian competitions, facilities and events.

Royal Bath and West of England SocietyBath and West ShowgroundShepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QNTel: 01749 822200Equestrian events and shows.

South Somerset Bridleways AssociationHazel NorthCad Farm, Cad Green, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9HBTel: 07976 912447Events, activities, route information.

Taunton Vale Polo ClubN Harrison-Sleap Hon Secretary, Wheelers Cottage, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5RTTel: 01823 480460Polo season fixtures mid April to mid September.

Wincanton RacecoursePam WillsWincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8BJTel: 01963 32344National Hunt Racing October to May.

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Nigel PikeTrindlewell CottageNorth Perrott, Crewkerne, Somerset.Tel: 01460 74673Registered Farrier, mobile also remedial work.

Windmill Hill Equestrian CentreMiss Sarah Thorne BHSISM, BHSII Registered, BE Accredited Trainer, Windmill Hill, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9NTTel: 01823 481049Mobile: 07768 981176Livery and competition yard.

Drakes Farm Riding CentreChris Matravers BHSAIIlton, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9EYTel: 01460 53918

ABRS riding school, lessons and holidays

Hill View Riding CentreMrs P CongdonSunnyside Farm, Portway, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8PATel: 01460 72731All levels, lessons, CX and hacking out.

Pevlings Farm Riding and Livery StablesMrs Alison TytheridgeCabbage Lane, Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0DATel: 01963 370990BHS, ABRS, PC.

Farrier

Livery Yards and Riding Schools

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Katherine Findlay, Information Officer, Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership, Halifax House, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon. EX15 3QW Tel: 01823 680681Email: [email protected].

Vets

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Livery Yards and Riding Schools

Delaware Veterinary GroupRichard HillFulford House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset. BA7 7DTTel: 01963 350307Comprehensive equine service.

Happy Horses LtdDawn WilliamsLower Sminhays Farm, Brendon Hill, Exmoor, Somerset, TA23 0LGTel: 01984 640668www.equinetourism.co.ukHorse holidays, equine accommodation providers and area and riding information.

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Many Thanks

With thanks to South Somerset Bridleways Association who assisted with producing this brochure and undertaking improvements on some of the routes.

South Somerset Bridleways Association cover the same area as South Somerset District Council. The aim is to preserve and maintain the existing bridleways and riding routes and restore old rights of way. Their summer rides programme uses some of the good off-road routes in the area. The annual meeting in the autumn includes a speaker on a relevant subject. Spring and Autumn newsletters are produced for members which include a list of rides in the area. For further information about membership and events see page 23 for contact details.

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For 24 hour information visit our website www.visitsouthsomerset.com

Tourist InformationTo find out more about travel to the area, places to stay and eat, events and attractions, public transport and local souvenirs please contact one of the tourist information centres. The centres at Chard, Yeovil and Cartgate also operate a free accommodation booking service, just call in and let them know your requirements. Some of the information centres also sell discounted tickets to local attractions and events - please ring to check availability.

Chard Tourist Information Centre The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset. TA20 1PP Tel/Fax: 01460 65710 [email protected]

South Somerset Tourist Information CentreCartgate, A303/A3088, Stoke-sub-Hamdon. TA14 6RA Tel: 01935 829333 Fax: 01935 824644 [email protected]

Yeovil Tourist Information CentreHendford, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1UN Tel: 01935 845946 Fax: 01935 845950 [email protected]

Local Information Centres (LICs) are not part of the national Tourist Information Centre (TIC) network. They are staffed mainly by volunteers who are knowledgeable about their areas and very able to assist you. However, some of the LICs have more limited opening hours than TICS, particularly in the winter Months and it is therefore wise to phone before visiting.

Bruton Local Information CentreThe Dove Cote Building, 26 High Street, Bruton, Somerset. BA10 0AATel: 01935 462462 Fax: 01749 814985 Email: [email protected]

Castle Cary Local Information Centre The Market House, Castle Cary, Somerset. BA7 7AH Tel: 01935 462462

Crewkerne Local Information CentreTown Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset. TA18 7LN Tel: 01935 462462 Fax: 01460 78790 Email: [email protected]

Ilminster Local Information CentreThe Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster, Somerset. TA19 0AN Tel: 01460 57294

Langport Local Information CentreBow Street, Langport, Somerset. TA10 9PR Tel: 01458 253527

Somerton Local Information CentreJaspers Media Centre, West Street, Somerton, Somerset. TA11 7PSTel: 01935 462462 Email: [email protected]

Wincanton Local Information CentreTown Hall, Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset. BA9 9LD Tel/Fax: 01963 31693

in South SomersetHorse RidingThis booklet has been supported by South Somerset

Bridleways Association, South Somerset District Council, Taunton Deane Borough Council and the

Blackdown Hills Project.

Published by South Somerset District Council, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT

Telephone: (01935) 462462 Fax: (01935) 462243Email: [email protected]

www.visitsouthsomerset.com

For more equine information visit www.equinetourism.co.ukProduced by Barrington AssociatesDesigned by creative-studios.com

Photography by: Les Braunton, Becky Russell, SSDC and Cliff Towler.

Whilst every care has been taken in the drawing up of these rides, the district council, however, can accept no responsibility for any

errors or ommissions arising from the publication.

© South Somerset District Council 2009

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