DARTMOOR HORSEBACK ADVENTURE, SPA & CASTLE STAY. Tel

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1 DARTMOOR HORSEBACK ADVENTURE, SPA & CASTLE STAY Tel

2 One of the five best horseback adventures in the world How To Spend It

3 ride with liberty trails for an unforgettable riding adventure across the wilds of dartmoor Reinvigorate mind, body and soul with a multi-day horseback adventure on Dartmoor combined with a three-night stay at Bovey Castle, the epitome of country house elegance. Escape from it all and discover the secrets of a wilderness on horseback. Leave the cares of everyday life behind you and ride to your heart s content across the highest, largest and least inhabited area of unspoilt countryside in southern England in the company of your horse, your guide and your chosen friends.

4 Explore Dartmoor s rich history and heritage With magnificent sweeping views, huge skies and wide-open spaces, Dartmoor offers unrivalled opportunities for seasoned riders looking for an exceptional horseback experience. Whether you choose to bring your own horse or hire one of ours, you ll ride deep into the heart of Dartmoor and begin to discover its ever-changing character. With more than 368 square miles of breath-taking scenery to explore, the best way to soak up Dartmoor s history and heritage is on horseback. Lead by a local guide, whose intimate knowledge of the area and its ever-changing moods is unrivalled, you will explore heather-clad hills, wide-open moorland, ancient woodland, wild rivers, standing stones and world-famous granite tors. Dartmoor is unique in the UK with a landscape that has changed little for thousands of years. Ride into the heart of Dartmoor and you ll rarely see a vehicle or any signs of civilisation other than an isolated farmhouse.

5 A cinematic landscape Stephen Spielberg s epic film War Horse was filmed on Dartmoor, and it was the setting for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s Sherlock Holmes mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles. It s not hard to see why this magnificent landscape has provided so much inspiration over the years. Dartmoor casts its spell over many who visit, drawing them back again and again

6 The very best of British horse riding holidays Liberty Trails was founded out of a love for Dartmoor and a passion for horses ~ Elaine Prior, Founder ~ Dartmoor is definitely somewhere every rider should explore on horseback before they die, and Liberty Trails is the ideal way to do it. Highly recommended! ~ Horse & Hound ~ The adventure begins with a Land Rover transfer from Bovey Castle to the Liberty Trails stable yard. After a full day trail riding and lunch at a remote beauty spot, you ll return to Bovey Castle to relax with a reviving spa treatment before enjoying dinner in one of the hotel s stylish restaurants. You can bring your own horse or hire a superb, agile and intelligent American Quarter Horse with either English or Western Saddle. Packages typically last three nights with a two day ride and up to five hours in the saddle each day covering up to 25 miles but since the service is entirely bespoke, any aspect can be tailored to your needs.

7 Indulge your passions and awaken your senses Bovey Castle is the perfect retreat for guests with a taste for adventure who appreciate the finer things in life. With sumptuous décor, roaring log fires and hospitality that is second to none, Bovey Castle offers unparalleled luxury and a truly memorable country house experience. Built at the turn of the 20th century, the manor house was constructed in the neo-elizabethan style with oak-panelled rooms, striking fireplaces and ornate plaster ceilings. Today it draws inspiration from its heritage and history, from the tailored tweed plus-four trousers worn by the hotel concierge to the apples and sloes gathered from the estate to make traditional cider and gin. Holding an unrivalled position within a 275-acre estate in Dartmoor National Park, Bovey Castle is ideally placed for country pursuits such as fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting and falconry. Of course, with panoramic views and magnificent grounds to explore, you may prefer to simply relax and soak up the atmosphere. For the non-riders in your party (or if you d like to extend your stay to include some time out of the saddle) the estate includes a spa and 18-hole championship golf course.

8 create your perfect riding experience With expert guides, superb horses, back up in case of a problem, fabulous food and accommodation, every detail has been considered. Trekking it isn t but nor is it beyond any competent rider and reasonably fit horse. Go at once! ~ Horse & Hound ~ Contact LIBERTY TRAILS TEL: [email protected] WEB: liberty-trails.com