Snowdonia Riding Stables
Snowdonia Riding Stables
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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  • Travel25386252122
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Fantastic Morning Trek
    Had a great time here today and would thoroughly recommend. Staff were really helpful and patient, even with a complete novice like myself. Horses were wonderful and clearly well looked after. Am interesting trek through nice scenery, at one point we had a lamb asleep on its mothers back on one side and a steam train passing us on the other, certainly didn’t expect that perfect moment this morning!
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 1, 2024
  • Michelle E
    Cheshire, United Kingdom140 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely people & happy horses!
    This is a very special place. The team are extremely helpful, caring and welcoming and I had a beautiful hack. I felt very safe despite being very nervous to begin with and could not recommend the experience enough. I was really lucky to have a 1:1 session and the company of the instructor combined with her experience and professionalism was outstanding!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 7, 2024
  • Loveadayout
    Birmingham, United Kingdom355 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant day out.
    My daughter went out on a half day hack during the school holidays last week. It was a nice little group just her and another young girl with leader and she had an amazing time. Her horse Indie was beautiful and she loved riding her, she can't wait to go back and do it all over again.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written June 4, 2024
  • Briony S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great ride, fabulous staff - score by 7 year old = 100 out of 10!
    Amazing experience on the two hour ride. My 7 year old niece came with me, in a group made up entirely of adults other than her, and the staff really looked after and made sure that she was OK. All the other adults did too, some of whom had never ridden before yet had a fabulous time, which allowed me to feel comfortable heading off for a couple of canters and a good gallop up the hillsides. My horse only had 1 eye due to an accident, but he clearly loved his job and was keen and eager to get to the canters and gallops - he knew exactly when they were coming! On the drive home, I asked my niece how much she would give the ride out of 10, and she declared 100!! I have to agree with her. Thank you to all of the staff involved in making this such a great experience for us - and one that we hope to do again when my niece has mastered canter :)
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 4, 2024
  • Lucy M
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice ride for beginners
    I came for a ride with my nervous 9 year old son - we did the 1hr countryside ride. After a basic assessment in the arena we went on a group hack. I rode Beauty and my son rode Ellie. There were plenty of escorts on hand and they came and chatted to us on the ride. The horses were well mannered and responsive and we had a lovely time.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 30, 2024
  • Philip M
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant ride out.
    A big thank you to everyone at the stables. We had a great time this morning on the one hour hack. The horses were amazing too and perfect for beginners. I was very happy and surprised that I was able to trot as well. Can’t recommend highly enough!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 6, 2024
  • Mattie G
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super ride with wonderful horses and instructors.
    Wonderful ride, staff were friendly, horses were wonderful (I had Lottie, what a superstar!). The ride itself was an out and back ride up the mountainside. Stunning views. We did overrun somewhat but that isn't surprising taking a group out on a hack. I would definitely go again and have no hesitation in recommending for riders of all abilities including complete beginners. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful morning.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written August 29, 2024
  • Jenny
    Southampton, United Kingdom7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant views of the sea and mountains
    Rode with my friend on the 2hr and the following day, the 3hr. It was encouraging how there was a 10min assessment prior regarding all abilities. I rode Indi and my friend rode Soli for both rides with Jade, the ride leader. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and when we're back in the area, we'll be riding here again
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 24, 2024
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Bootlace_Living
Brit in South America13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
First horse riding experience for my 7 year old daughter who absolutely loved it. The ladies leading the 1 hour countryside experience were wonderful and took great care of my daughter whilst still making her feel like she was in control of her horse. I’d love to return and do a longer ride one day. Thanks so much for making my daughter fall in love with horse riding
Written July 27, 2021
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illil
Na Chom Thian, Thailand20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
What a great afternoon riding the school is fantastic and our guide and trainer Elliw was excellent she made sure I was comfortable and explained everything before we set off as a very novice rider I can say I would definitely recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

The scenery was beautiful I stupidly put my phone in my back pocket and i lost it while we were trotting Elliw was very reassuring and said she would find it and she did so a big thank you for that. One more word ladies with larger chests wear a sports bra 😂

This school is for all abilities and everyone is taken care of whether you want to walk, trot or canter give it a go.
Written August 7, 2022
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Sandra Farrugia
15 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Unfortunately I had a terrible experience as I feel that the service offered is not for beginners. We booked a ride were we specified that we were beginners. The ride started with a trial in the near by field, so far so good. However later the instructors took us to other places with the horses. We rode though rocky passages and there were times were we had to ride though bushy thin passages and the instructor was all the time inciting the horse to trot which I felt it was a bit too much for beginner . A a certain point the horse I was riding pressed me to a nearby wall and I had a terrible fall. At first the instructor told me not to move however after a couple of seconds she told me to sit down. The place were we were was unreachable by a car/ambulance. I had to walk for quite a bit to reach the car which came to take me back to where our car was parked. After a week I am still suffering from backpain. Things could have been much worse. Definitely safety is not a priority at this riding horse!
Written August 4, 2023
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Dear Sandra Farrugia We are of course disappointed to read your review and wish you a speedy recovery. Each year we welcome some 18,000 riders of all abilities to the riding stables and pride ourselves on our exemplary standards and track records of health and safety. We are independently audited by the British Horse Society and fully comply with all BHS and HSE guidance where safety is concerned. All our rides begin with a full induction in a supervised environment before allowing any riders to leave the yard with their trained guides. We offer a variety of rides for all levels, the ride you booked is our 2-hour viewpoint ride as stated in the description this is aimed at those that feel capable of going further and a little faster than for instance our introductory ride which is for those that feel less confident or maybe nervous around horses. Our horses are all trained to follow basic instruction from their rider and it is unfortunate that the horse was directed too close to the wall. I am pleased that the team were able to offer you first aid and took the decision not to charge you for your ride. I am also delighted that the remaining 5 guests within your party enjoyed their full rides and the experience, and it was lovely they commented they would return in the future.
Written August 11, 2023
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Rebecca Marshall
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
I had an exhilarating birthday surprise, trekking in Snowdonia with Tash as my guide. It has been years since I have sat a horse but I quickly resumed confidence and enjoyed the company of Charlie (horse) and Tash, who was very knowledgeable and full of interesting stories of experiences in his life with horses.
The scenery was wild and breathtaking, a wonderful birthday present, so loved being on a horses again. I would recommend this riding stables to anyone experienced or otherwise. I felt completely in safe hands and it is clear that the ponies are well cared for and loved.
Thank you so much
Written February 21, 2022
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evebaker2022
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Such an amazing experience. Really patient staff and horses. Our 9 year old daughter who has never ridden before and was nervous began to learn how to trot with clear instruction and encouragement. She would love to go again. The rest of the family enjoyed the walk. Highlight of our holiday. Thank you.
Written August 23, 2022
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Jewls
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
There was 4 of us who booked onto an hours hack. I had ridden a long time ago, my daughter rides regularly, my son and husband were complete beginners. I was really impressed with the attention to safety. I am a nervous rider but I was on kaszack and I felt safe and wasn’t nervous at all. It was a beautiful way to explore the countryside and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We would definitely go back again.
Written August 10, 2020
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Briony S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Amazing experience on the two hour ride. My 7 year old niece came with me, in a group made up entirely of adults other than her, and the staff really looked after and made sure that she was OK. All the other adults did too, some of whom had never ridden before yet had a fabulous time, which allowed me to feel comfortable heading off for a couple of canters and a good gallop up the hillsides. My horse only had 1 eye due to an accident, but he clearly loved his job and was keen and eager to get to the canters and gallops - he knew exactly when they were coming! On the drive home, I asked my niece how much she would give the ride out of 10, and she declared 100!! I have to agree with her. Thank you to all of the staff involved in making this such a great experience for us - and one that we hope to do again when my niece has mastered canter :)
Written July 4, 2024
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Carl S
Manchester, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
We booked an hours ride for a birthday treat. As complete beginners we couldn't have been looked after more. Our instructor Ellie was super and the horses were great. We felt very safe, comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We will certainly be back and would highly recommend. Thank you for a memorable morning.
Written July 29, 2020
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Melanie C
Criccieth, UK368 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We visited for the first time with friends and their two teenage girls and it was wonderful.
We booked the one-hour Trotting Taster.
The team were brilliant from start to finish. We were well assessed and allocated suitable horses. We had a brief session at the beginning to assess our abilities and had a little practice at trotting. Then off we went on a trail along the local farm tracks and enjoyed the fabulous scenery in the Snowdonia National Park around us. Carole and Chloe were really lovely and chatted to us throughout plus gave us tips and instructions when required. It felt very safe and professional but at the same time was relaxed and everyone was really friendly.
Definitely coming back!
Written August 10, 2023
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Michelle E
Cheshire, UK140 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
This is a very special place. The team are extremely helpful, caring and welcoming and I had a beautiful hack. I felt very safe despite being very nervous to begin with and could not recommend the experience enough. I was really lucky to have a 1:1 session and the company of the instructor combined with her experience and professionalism was outstanding!
Written May 7, 2024
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