Bring Your Own Horse or Pony

There are a number of Toll Ride Routes around Burwash, including in Burwash Woods, Brightling Deer Park, and slightly further a field at Darwell and Heathfield.  Permits are required – these and relevant details can be obtained from http://www.tollrides.org.uk/.

The High Weald Route is a long distance bridle route running from the West Sussex border to the South Downs Way.  It passes through Burwash Common at its mid-way point.  For a map and more information contact Mrs C White, Primrose Lodge, Duddleswell, Uckfield, TN22 3JN, and include a stamped addressed envelope.

The Cuckoo Trail is a picturesque track that follows the former 'Cuckoo Line' railway track.  It can be joined at Heathfield (6.5 miles (10 km) from Burwash.  The 11 mile (16km) surfaced track through the Sussex countryside is a safe route for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders of all ages.  See  http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/countryside/walks/cuckootrail/download.htm

Bed and breakfast with horses is offered at The Coach House (see Where to Stay), which offers stable facilities with grazing.  For more information see www.sussexcountryretreat.co.uk

Riding Schools

Model Farm Riding Centre - BHS qualified staff teach all levels of experience within 500 acres of woodland (11 miles or 18km from Burwash).
Normanhurst, Battle, TN33 9LS
Tel: 01424 773088

Bedgebury Riding Centre is a leading BHS approved equestrian centre providing riding tuition.  It is 10 miles (16 km) from Burwash.  For more information see http://www.bedgeburyschool.co.uk/riding.php

Brightling Polo Club offers polo tuition as well as around 10 match days for spectators to enjoy the game during the season (May to September).  For further information see www.brightlingpolo.com, or call 01424 838801.