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Horse Riding

Higher Counthill Farm

📍 Moorside, North West

★4.7(27 Google reviews)💰£1-£8

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 hacking✓ Farm animals✓ Stadium lighting✓ 39 stables✓ Great views✓ Well maintained

🏆 Funzaroo 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

G Reviews from Google

J

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.”

R

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”

M

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”

💬 What parents mention

Beautiful scenery and moorland viewsFriendly atmosphere and good facilitiesVariable experience reported

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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