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Horse Riding

Higher Counthill Farm

📍 Moorside, North West

4.7(27 Google reviews)

Professional equestrian facility with 39 stables, all-weather jumping and flatwork arenas, stadium lighting, and scenic moorland hacking. Goats, chickens, turkeys, and a Highland bull are also on site.

Moorland hackingFarm animalsStadium lighting39 stablesGreat viewsWell maintained
★★★★★Featured review by Jayne Richardson

Beautiful views with friendly people. Lots of magnificent horses and ponies, children will love it. Feed the goats and kids or chuckle watching the chickens and turkeys. See the Highland bull.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Well suited to horse-riding families and those wanting a countryside farm visit combined. Children enjoy feeding the goats and watching the animals alongside riding sessions. The moorland setting and hacking trails suit families who want scenic outdoor riding rather than arena-only lessons.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Call ahead to confirm which animals are visible and activities available on your visit day
Good parking available on site
🎟️Hacking trails through moorland suit confident riders — confirm suitability for your level when booking
🚗Stadium lighting means evening sessions are available when daylight is short

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.7

27 Google reviews

Beautiful scenery and moorland views50%
Friendly atmosphere and good facilities35%
Variable experience reported15%
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Jayne Richardson

8 years ago

Beautiful views with friendly people. Lots of magnificent horses and ponies, children will love it. Feed the goats and kids or chuckle watching the chickens and turkeys. See the Highland bull.

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Rebecca McKenna

6 months ago

Brilliant yard, lovely big stables and surrounded by beautiful hacking. Lovely people and just an overall brilliant place to be

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Michael Hopkins

7 years ago

Great peaceful and a lot of improvements farmer works very hard to give best he can to patrons on farm

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Craig Pearson

11 months ago

Excellent farm and facilities great views very well run equestrian. Great parking as well. Thanks.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Higher Counthill Farm offers comprehensive equestrian facilities including jumping and flatwork arenas with all-weather surfaces, stadium-grade lighting for evening sessions, 39 stables, and horse washrooms. Hacking trails run through open moorland with panoramic views. Farm animals — goats, chickens, turkeys, and a Highland bull — are visible on site. Parking is available. The working farm atmosphere is noted by reviewers as a draw in itself.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00 – 21:00
Tuesday06:00 – 21:00
Wednesday06:00 – 21:00
Thursday06:00 – 21:00
Friday06:00 – 21:00
Saturday06:00 – 21:00
Sunday06:00 – 21:00

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