Bring Your Horse on Holiday
Find out about our guided ride package holidays, ride directly from the campsite into stunning Peak District scenery.
High Peak Trail Package Holiday
Camp 1 - Sunday 21st-Tuesday 23rd July 2024 - FULL
Camp 2 - Sunday 4th-Tuesday 6th August 2024 - FULL
A guided ride camping package consisting of 2 nights camping accommodation and grazing for your horse plus two guided rides. See below for more info and to get in touch.
Itinerary
Sunday PM - Arrivals and make camp. Optional meet for pub meal and quiz.
Monday - Harboro’ Rocks and Minninglow guided ride setting out from the campsite at 10AM
Tuesday AM - Black Rocks guided ride setting out from the campsite at 10AM
Tuesday PM - Departures
About the Rides
Harboro’ Rocks and Minninglow
This route runs at 13 miles from the campsite. Outbound takes us a good distance along the High Peak Trail, through Hopton Tunnel and up the incline. Points of interest along the way include Harboro’ Rocks, views down to Carsington Water and a good close up look at Minninglow neolithic burial ground as we make the turn onto the byways that loop us back towards home. This route offers plenty of opportunities to canter along broad trail verges and up some super uphill grassland bridleways which connect us back onto the trail.
Black Rocks
Running at a more manageable 6.5 miles for day 2, this route again sets out on the High Peak Trail. Heading out in the opposite direction to day 1, we drop down Middleton Incline and follow the trail down to enjoy one of the best views in the area across the valley to Matlock. Offering plenty of variety, there is a woodland section and some lovely uphill grassy fields which provide the opportunity for some fast work. The route rejoins the trail to conclude. This route is rich in historical interest which your guide will tell you about en route.
Points to note:
Access from the campsite to the High Peak Trail and back is down a short section of a quite busy B road. This section will be escorted by a vehicle to hold the traffic.
There are short sections of road on both ride routes. This is predominantly on small lanes but there are portions on the day 1 route particularly where it is possible HGVs may be encountered.
The day 1 route passes close by a clay pigeon shooting ground which may be operational on the day of the ride.
Livestock is likely on grassland sections of both routes, and around the campsite.
The High Peak Trail is multi-user and it’s likely that cyclists, walkers with dogs and off road wheelchairs may be encountered.
Both routes include bridge crossings on the trail which have reasonable elevation.
Day 1 route includes Hopton Tunnel both on the outbound and return section. This 100m section of tunnel is completely unlit.
Package Prices:
Sole use of pitch, 1 guest and 1 horse - £160
Shared pitch, 2 guests and 2 horses - £230
Metered electric hook-up available at additional cost.
Places are limited with a maximum group size of 6.
Contact us via the ‘Learn More’ button above.
Lee’s Meadow Farm Caravan and Camping
Middleton, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LT VIEW MAP
The campsite is located a stone’s throw from the High Peak Trail and the start of the Pennine Bridleway. Placed in the midst of rolling grazing land and in the shadow of Middleton Top Engine House it is a very scenic place to stay. Hardcore pitches are available for lorries, caravans, motorhomes and trailers and there is ample space for tents. Metered electric hook up is available on a first come first served basis. Water, basic toilet facilities and chemical toilet disposal is available on site. Middleton Village and the Rising Sun Inn which serves food and drink is a short walk away via a pleasant footpath. Further amenities are available a 5 minute drive away in the town of Wirksworth with a co-op, pubs and takeaways to name but a few.
Horses are accomodated in paddocks which are suitable for grazing in pairs. If you require further separation you are welcome to bring your own electric fencing to section the paddock. If your horse has special requirements please get in touch and we will do our best to accomodate them. At the time of booking we charge a ‘clean field’ deposit which can be returned upon departure subject to an inspection of the field to confirm all droppings have been removed.
The High Peak Trail is within a short distance of the campsite but with access currently only possible via a short distance down a busy road we suggest that you combine your stay with a guided ride. We can offer overnight stops to facilitate arrival at the start point where travel times are higher than is practical to manage within the day.
