Discover a gentle, scenic walk perfect for families at Coombe Stables. Learn about the environment in a friendly, safe setting on this 20-minute guided trail.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
20 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels
Wildlife
History
Coombe Stables has been an active farm and riding school for over 30 years, maintaining a strong ties to local rural traditions.
Conservation
The farm practices sustainable land management, emphasizing habitat preservation and minimal disturbance to local wildlife.
Coombe Stables Riding School
Discover a gentle, scenic walk perfect for families at Coombe Stables. Learn about the environment in a friendly, safe setting on this 20-minute guided trail.
Coombe Stables Riding School is a riding school based in Sway, England that runs a range of riding experiences and lessons for children and adults. The school offers structured sessions including the Kids Club — a 2-hour activity for children aged 4–14 that combines pony care, grooming and tacking up with a private 20-minute riding lesson. Group Lesson sessions are 30 minutes long and participants are grouped by ability to provide safe, level-appropriate instruction.
Private Riding Lessons are available as 30-minute one-on-one sessions that begin with an assessment to create a tailored riding plan. For riders who want to explore the countryside, Private Hacks and Walking Hacks take guests along country lanes and into open forest; Private Hacks can include small exclusive groups of up to 8 participants. The Walking Hack and other guided rides are led by experienced staff to ensure a relaxed, scenic experience.
Shorter family-friendly options include the Kids Arena Walk, a guided 20-minute walk in the outdoor arena with hard hats provided, and longer outings like the Picnic Hack — a 4-hour trek through the New Forest featuring a 90-minute ride to a picnic spot and a bespoke lunch before the return ride. All activities emphasize practical pony skills, safety and enjoyment, with clear guidance for riders of differing abilities.
Location
Sway, England
Based in Sway near country lanes and forest
Tours Offered
7 Experiences
Kids, lessons, hacks and picnic rides
Kids Programs
Ages 4–14
Kids Club and Kids Arena Walk available
Private & Group
Flexible Durations
30-min lessons to 4-hour picnic hacks
Reserve a Kids Club place, private lesson or scenic hack via The Adventure Collective listing to secure dates and times.
Wear suitable clothing
Dress in weather-appropriate clothes for comfort and safety during the walk.
Arrive early
Getting there a bit before your scheduled walk ensures you have time to prepare and enjoy the scenery.
Bring binoculars
Optional but great for spotting birds and other wildlife along the trail.
Stay on the designated path
For safety and conservation purposes, stick to the trail and avoid disturbing the local flora and fauna.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear to stay comfortable on the trail.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Clothing suited to the weather to ensure a pleasant walk.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Binoculars
Helps in spotting wildlife and birds.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warmer weather.
summer