Buzzard Trail Ride Itinerary

ARRIVAL

First night Bed/Breakfast/Evening meal at Five Saints. Ensuite accommodation/own entrance. Arrive between 5:00pm & 7:00pm for a welcome cup of tea. 8:00pm Evening meal (2 courses with coffee).

DAY 1

  • 9.00 am Breakfast
  • 9.30am Pack rucksacks & leave baggage for over night transfer
  • 10am Catch, groom & tack up your appointed horse or relax and let us do the work.
  • 11am Set off along the Cothi valley over to Caio forest where we descend to a picnic site by a stream.
  • 1-2pm Picnic Lunch in Caio Forest
  • 2 - 4pm Ride through Caio forest up to the Mynyyd Mallaen Moorland, we ride across the moor through beautiful unspoilt countryside with views across to the Brecon Beacons. We leave the moor via Penstacan Farm & ride down to the village of Cilycwm, this is where we stable the horses for the night.
  • 4pm Arrive at Cilycwm, where your B&B accommodation for the night is at the Neuadd Fawr Arms Country Inn (a short walk away).

NB. You may have to share a room at your overnight stop depending on the size of the group, single rooms cannot be guaranteed.

DAY 2

  • A morning of relaxation, have a lie in & a leisurely breakfast. The surrounding area of Cilycwm is steeped in legend, the renowned Twm Sion Cati (the Robin Hood of Wales) is said to have been in this area. It is a truly beautiful part of Wales, ideal for walking, birdwatching or just reading a book by the river.
  • We will aim to ride after lunch at approx. 2:30pm where we will ride to the village of Rhandirmwyn through Cwm y Rhaiadr forest & over hill land.
  • 4:30 pm-Arrive at Nant y Bai Mill where a warm welcome awaits as well as freshly made Welshcakes & a pot of tea.
  • Untack , groom & leave horses in the field for the night
  • Evening meals can either be at Nant y Bai Mill, The Royal Oak or Towy Bridge Pubs

DAY 3

  • 9.30am - Breakfast
  • 11am - Leave Rhandirmwyn for the morning ride along one of the prettiest country lanes in this part of Wales, especially when the bluebells woods are in flower. We will stop for a picnic lunch by the River at Cwrt y Cadno
  • 1-2pm - Picnic lunch
  • 2-4pm - Ride back along the Cothi Valley through the woods and up to a high point with magnificent views over to Craig Twrch, back through our hill sheep fields to Five Saints.
  • 4pm - Stable & untack horses. Have a much needed cup of tea & relax
  • 8:00pm- Evening Meal at Five Saints.

DEPARTURE

Breakfast at 9.30 -10am. We hope to see you for our full weeks programme as soon as your seat has recovered!!
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