Trans-Wales Trails Horse Riding Holidays

08/01/2025

Did you know that our spring weekend horse riding breaks are discounted throughout March? 🌟 £595 per person for a whole weekend of the best equine adventuring imaginable, exploring our stunning National Park on our beautiful Welsh section D horses, plus gorgeous accommodation, lush food and great company? 🐎 ⛰️ 🥘 What’s not to like? 😊

For competent adult (and teens) riders only, must be comfortable at all paces on a forward-going horse.

03/01/2025

Wishing all of our riders all the best for 2025!

Our 2025 trail dates are now available at https://www.transwales.com/holidays-and-breaks/trail-dates/

For anyone that doesn't know us - we offer trail riding weekends and longer holidays, as well as day rides, for competent riders. Our horses are the most beautiful Welsh Sec D cobs, bred here on the farm; they are part of the family. We've been running for over 50 years, known best for our famous world-class trail ride, the Trans-Wales Trail.

We are a small, family-run business, and you can call us or get in touch at any time if you'd like to chat through anything ☺🐎

24/11/2024

🎄🐎 The Perfect Christmas Gift for Horse Riders! 🐎🎄

Treat the horse riding enthusiast in your life to an unforgettable full day of horse riding in the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park in Wales! 🌿🏞️

Paired up with one of our beautiful Welsh Section D Cobs, our riders get to explore breathtaking landscapes, enjoy exhilarating trails, and make memories to treasure forever.

🎁 Details:
✅ For competent riders only – perfect for adults and teenagers happy at all paces outside the school.
✅ Location: We are based just outside Talgarth, about an hour from the Severn Bridge that brings you into Wales.
✅ Date: give a voucher and the lucky recipient gets in touch with us to arrange a date to suit.
✅ Time: 10am - 5pm, about 3.5 hours total in the saddle, and we also groom and tack up together.
✅ Price: £135 (includes a delicious lunch, and tea and cake after the ride).

Give the gift of adventure this Christmas! 🎅

More details on the website under gift vouchers, or just msg us here and we will ping you all the details you need to buy online.

19/11/2024

Anyone up for a ride this Friday? Forecast is cold but sunny 🌞
This will be a small group of like-minded riders, here to explore the Black Mountains on our beautiful Welsh Sec D cobs.
If you’re competent at all paces and under 13 stone, and free this Friday, join us!
£135 includes lunch, and tea and cake after the ride.
10-5pm. Around 3.5 hours on horseback.

16/11/2024

Two spaces available on a fast-paced horse riding weekend 22-24th November. Join us for adventurous riding, exploring our incredible National Park on the most beautiful of horses, our home-bred Welsh sec Ds.

Throw in plenty of excellent company, feast-worthy home-cooked food, evenings around the cosy wood-burner and a comfortable bed, and you’ve got the perfect ingredients for a magical autumnal weekend.

Celebrate the end of our fantastic season with our final trail-riding weekend!

Competent adult riders under 13 stone, comfortable at all paces - we are not suitable for novices or nervous riders.

08/11/2024

🍁 Escape for a last blast on this fantastic Horse Riding Weekend Adventure in Wales! 🍁

Since the weather has been so lovely, we’ve decided to put on a last weekend from 15th to 17th November. If you’re a competent adult rider then you’d be very welcome to join us for this weekend stay packed with stunning trail rides, cozy evenings by the log fire, and delicious home-cooked meals. 🌲

This all-inclusive getaway is just £495 per person – an incredible discount! Come and enjoy late autumn with our beautiful Welsh Section D horses. 🐴

Limited spaces, this will be a smaller group than usual, so book now to experience the best of autumn with like-minded riders before winter arrives!

📅 Dates: Friday, 15th to Sunday, 17th November
💬 DM us to book today!

08/11/2024

🍂 Saddle up for an unforgettable autumn adventure! 🍂

Join us Friday, 15th November, for a full-day ride exploring the beautiful Black Mountains, catching the last of the autumn colours before winter rolls in. This small-group experience is perfect for competent adult riders only, as our beautiful Welsh Section D horses are not suitable for novices. 🐴

We’ll stop for a delicious and well/deserved lunch at Triggs at the Mill.

£135 per rider – limited spaces, so don’t miss out on this final autumn ride! This will be a small group!

📅 Date: Friday, 15th November
🎟️ For booking and details, DM us now!

27/10/2024

Last weekend’s fun at Transwales

28/08/2024

Next week, high in the hills of Wales, our group of adventurous horse riders will explore the Beacons Triangle, an epic 3 day/ 2 night trail riding holiday.

Our Welsh cobs are some of the most beautiful horses you’ll ever ride. Most of them have been bred here by us, and are part of the family, literally.

Join us - there’s two spots left and if you’re a competent horse rider up for 4-5 hours in the saddle each day, you’ll enjoy the trail of a lifetime.

Runs Sept 2-4, £1050 per person fully inclusive, discounted at the very last minute to £950.

30/07/2024

Splish splash!

🐎🏞️ Keeping cool is easy in Wales when we can get up high and enjoy the mountain breezes. Join us, and discover the thrill of riding through the breathtaking hills of Wales on challenging trails. It’s the perfect adventure for confident riders looking to explore new places.

11/07/2024

Last-minute spaces available on the trail riding adventure of a lifetime!

Monday 15 - Wednesday 17 July.

3 days/ 2 nights. Small group, incredible views, beautiful horses!

The Beacons Triangle - discounted to £1150 fully inclusive, including overnight stays at a 5 star country house hotel.

Competent horse-riders only. Get in touch!

02/07/2024

🌟 Saddle Up for the Adventure of a Lifetime! 🌟

Are you a competent adult rider looking for an unforgettable adventure on horseback? Then drop everything and join us for a 3-day fully inclusive trail riding holiday in the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park! 🌄🐴

Our riders will explore the highest trail ride in the UK, while enjoying the luxury of a 5-star country house hotel 🌟🏡 And if the hotel is 5 star, then our beautiful home-bred Welsh Sec D cobs definitely deserve 6 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✨ Special Offer: Now discounted by £100! Only £1150 fully inclusive! ✨

📆 Dates: 15-17th July.
📍 Location: Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
🎟️ Price: £1150 (discounted by £100)

Please tag your fellow riders and book now!

27/06/2024

And here’s Paul about 30 years ago (just to prove the point of the previous post!)

These trails never get old! (Although sadly we do 😂)

26/06/2024

What a day to spend high in the Welsh mountains on horseback!

This is Paul Turner, and he’s been leading these trails since he was 16 - it’s safe to say no one knows these routes quite like he does!

13/06/2024

Escape the election and ride instead! Discounted places available on our popular 2 day trail ride, the fantastic Hay Loop - exploring the far reaches of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. July 4-5th. Discounted to £495 per person.

24/05/2024

16/05/2024

Embark on the ultimate luxury adventure with our exclusive 3-day trail riding holiday! 🏇 Experience breathtaking landscapes, gorgeous 5 star country house hotel accommodation, but best of all our amazing Welsh sec D cobs Simply the best way to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park. Limited spots available for next week – book now for an unforgettable equestrian escape!
22-24th May - next week! £1250 per person fully inclusive.
If you can’t make it, maybe one of your friends can? Please share, it really helps us out! 🙏

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18/04/2024

McCartneys Equine Sales Brecon
Saturday April 20th 2024

TRANSWALES SUMMER DAZE - Daisy
Rising 15-Year-Old Black Welsh Section D Mare, 14.3hh. Sire: Maesmynach Montana by Maesmynach Viking Warrior Dam: Transwales Myfanwy Price by Maesmynach King Flyer Strong traditional black Welsh Cob mare of Maesmynach line. Broodmare who gives lovely strong foals of a good type. Covered and in foal this year