Grimsthorpe Castle Estate Fun Ride

Approx 10 miles around the simply stunning private estate of Grimsthorpe Park in Lincolnshire. Enjoy the breathtaking views taking in the Castle, Lake and a few well laid out OPTIONAL jumps towards the end of the ride. The whole ride will be through the private park avoiding all public roads. Plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the stunning and idyllic views of the countryside and go at whatever pace you choose – walk, trot or canter. Book early to avoid disappointment at this very popular location for a fun ride. Entries on a first come first served basis.

The route will be marked, with stewards around the course and both a map and full parking instructions will be issued via email 36 hours or so before the event once entries close.  We will be riding on a mixture of tracks that link grass rides and near the Castle a tarmac private road where we ask people to keep off the mown grass please.

Please remember you are riding on private land at the invitation of the landowners and as ever, take great care around any wildlife, wildflowers and crops/livestock. Please also ensure you clear up any droppings in the parking area.

Please add who you wish to ride with in the “special requests” box so that I can group you together correctly. If you are aged 15 or over you must buy an adult ticket NO exceptions this year

Photographer booked and refreshments including burgers and hot drinks available at the end (please bring CASH). Please also note that there is NO water available onsite so please bring your own, particularly if it is a hot day.

• Times starting from first horses leaving at 9.30am, last horses depart at 1pm

• Booking closes Thursday 1 August 2024 or earlier if the event is FULL.

• There are NO REFUNDS after entry, however you are welcome to sell on your tickets to get your own refund and I will help pass on details of sellers/buyers where I can.

• Cost: £25 Adults, Under 15s £15 – children must be accompanied by an adult for safety reasons

• Approximately 10 miles around the simply stunning private Grimsthorpe Castle Park with no road crossings, breathtaking views and a few OPTIONAL jumps towards the end of the ride.

Shorter route will be available of approximately 4-5 miles but please be aware that the Castle is at the furthest point of our ride from parking.

• Refreshments and photographer. No dress code, dress for conditions and comfort.

All entries online www.horse-events.co.uk NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY

Refreshments available at the end of the ride including burger/hot drinks but please bring CASH.

Photographer booked.

Please note there is no water available onsite so bring your own and there are no toilet facilities.

The entrance is off the Little Bytham to Witham on the Hill road. It will be well marked then parking is about 1.5 miles from there on a private tarmac road. The address is Hill Street, Little Bytham, Grantham, NG33 4RD and the What3words for the entrance gate is https://w3w.co/tickles.kicks.restores. Please ensure all droppings are picked up from the parking area.

Parking instructions will be confirmed to all entrants via email 36 hours before the event once entries have closed.