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Cumbrian Heavy Horses

Cumbrian Heavy Horses in Millom, Cumbria
Cumbrian Heavy Horses, Baystone Bank Farm, Whicham, Valley, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5LY

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The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Lake District, Cumbria, UK.

We are UK's only specialised Heavy Horse Riding establishment!

We are a small, professional, family-run equestrian centre unique in the use of our magnificent Clydesdale, Shire and Ardennes heavy horse breeds, for riding.
Suitable for riders of varying ability, with steadier rides and mounts for the nervous novice and forward going fluent Clydesdale, Shire and Ardennes horses for those wishing to experience the thrill of riding a real horse!

We offer, horse riding, horse riding holidays, hands on holiday experience, carriage driving instruction, riding lessons and tuition, all in the magnificent Lake District, Cumbria. We also offer farm rides, fell rides, beach rides, trail rides.

Cumbrian Heavy Horses is a new and exciting equine facility for the English Lake District and Cumbria, formerly operating on the Isle of Skye before moving to the Lakes, we are pleased to to be able to cater for the many visitors to the Lake District who share our love and passion for horses and the beautiful area we live in.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Autism Friendly
  • Facilities for visually impaired
  • Staff are dementia aware

Catering

  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Groups

  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups
  • Guided tours for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Guided tours for individuals
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups

Access Information

Entrance

Entrance is well lit
Steps to the main entrance
Number of steps to entrance1

Food

Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Vegan
Vegetarian

Parking

The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has steps and no ramp
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is grass
is gravel
Label is neededloose chippings, grass, compacted earth and unsurfaced areas.

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousCumbria Tourism Awards 2025 - Winner Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025 - Winner 2025
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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From M6 jct 36. We are on average around 50 minutes driving time from this junction. Follow the dual carriageway for around 4 miles, take the A590 a left-hand turn and follow the A590 signed Barrow, Ulverston until you see signs for A5092 to Millom , Workington at Greenodd, a right turn across a stretch of dual carriageway. Follow the A5092 for approximately 10 miles which, without turning off turns into the A595 heading past Broughton and Millom. Go past the first turn for Millom, do not turn to Millom and we are 1 mile left further down the road approximately 100 yards after the turn for Brockwood Hall. From north and west, travelling from the north along the coast, the A595 pass Bootle 7 km further turn to the left, follow the A595 signed Kendal, we are 4 miles on the right from that left hand turn, close to Silecroft. You'll pass a farm Beckside, then a row of cottages on the left, around a bend in the road and you'll see our green sign ahead. If you get to the Brockwood turn you have gone too far. From the south, Millom, follow the A5093 out of Millom until, just past Silecroft, you'll see the right turn A595 signed Kendal.from that point follow as above.

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