{"product_id":"rocky-roads-guided-horse-ride-mellor-high-peak-leading-ladies-equestrian","title":"Rocky Roads Guided Horse Ride | Mellor, High Peak | Leading Ladies Equestrian","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong\u003eRocky Roads Guided Horse Ride — Mellor, High Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis one is a little bit special. Rocky Roads is one of those rides that gives you everything — and we mean everything 🪨🐴\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSet in the stunning countryside around Mellor in the High Peak — just a short distance from New Mills, Marple and Whaley Bridge — this is a part of Derbyshire that most riders have never explored on horseback. And once you've ridden it, you'll wonder why it took you so long to find it 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDrop down into a beautiful valley. Emerge through the most magical tree tunnels. Canter on rubber tracks. Then climb up onto quiet ridge top bridleways with the most peaceful and scenic views across the High Peak and beyond — on a clear day you can even see Manchester stretching out in the distance 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's the kind of ride where every few minutes you turn a corner and think \"wow\" 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe meet at a working Farm near Mellor in the High Peak — and from there Katy leads you out on a route that truly has the best of both worlds. Valley and ridge. Trees and open sky. Rocky byways and smooth rubber canter tracks. Quiet, peaceful and absolutely stunning throughout 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Ride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA varied and truly beautiful ride through the stunning High Peak countryside around Mellor — dropping into a gorgeous valley, weaving through enchanting tree tunnels, cantering on brilliant rubber tracks and emerging onto quiet scenic ridge top byways with far reaching views across the countryside 🌄\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is a small amount of road work on quiet country lanes — please ensure your horse is traffic confident. The rocky byways give this ride its character — please ensure your horse is comfortable on varied terrain underfoot 🪨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis ride is perfect for:\u003cbr\u003e✔ Confident riders looking for a varied and adventurous hack\u003cbr\u003e✔ Horses comfortable on rocky and varied terrain\u003cbr\u003e✔ Riders who want stunning views and a brilliant canter on rubber tracks\u003cbr\u003e✔ Those looking for something truly different and memorable in the High Peak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🐴 \u003cstrong\u003eYour Ride Leader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaty is your guide for this ride — experienced, passionate and absolutely brilliant at sharing the very best of this stunning area with you 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e⏱️ \u003cstrong\u003eRide Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: Approximately 2.5 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePace: Walk and trot — with canter on rubber tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup size: Maximum 3 riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: £50 per rider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo riders always welcome 🐴\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Horse must be comfortable on rocky and varied terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Hi viz recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e⏰ \u003cstrong\u003eTimings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet: 10am\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard: 10.30am\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eLocation \u0026amp; Parking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaren's Farm, Mellor, High Peak, Derbyshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📍 Near New Mills, Marple and Whaley Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🗣️ what3words: \/\/\/gladiator.sketches.retrieves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🅿️ £5 per vehicle — cash payable to the farmer on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚛 Suitable for horseboxes and trailers up to 3.5 tonnes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Please bring your own mounting steps — no mounting block on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧹 Please bring tools to pick up after your horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🐴 \u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful valley riding and stunning ridge top views around Mellor, High Peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagical tree tunnels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant rubber canter tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocky byways — please ensure your horse is comfortable on varied terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet and peaceful throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall amount of country lane road work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViews across the High Peak and towards Manchester on a clear day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible encounters with walkers, dogs and cyclists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e⭐ Difficulty: 6\/10 🟡\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🤍 \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Ride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're looking for a truly memorable guided hack through the stunning High Peak countryside around Mellor — with valley and ridge, tree tunnels and open sky, rubber canter tracks and rocky byways — this is the ride for you 🪨🐴\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🪨 Monday 26th October 2026\u003cbr\u003e🪨 Monday 23rd November 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📍 Meet: 10am | Onboard: 10.30am\u003cbr\u003e💰 £50 per rider | Maximum 3 riders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBook early — spaces are strictly limited!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unthank Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Mon 26th Oct 2026","offer_id":58350671397195,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mon 23rd Nov 2026","offer_id":58350671429963,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/2517\/1787\/files\/mellor_church_2.jpg?v=1788455247","url":"https:\/\/www.unthankequestrian.co.uk\/products\/rocky-roads-guided-horse-ride-mellor-high-peak-leading-ladies-equestrian","provider":"Unthank Equestrian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}