Sunday 2 November will live long in the memory as we launched the brand new Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail Horse Riders’ Trail in the most glorious North York Moors sunshine. Old Byland village green was bathed in autumn light as twenty two riders gathered with friends, walkers, supporters, and well wishers. It was one of those rare November days when the air feels clear and bright and the landscape seems to smile back at you. The Ryedale Bridleways Group have worked tirelessly

Sunday 2 November – Launch of the Horse Riders’ Route at Rievaulx Abbey The Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail is taking a major new stride forward — or perhaps we should say trot ! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new circular Horse Riders’ Route , developed in partnership with Ryedale Bridleways Group and supported by the British Horse Society . After months of careful planning, mapping and testing, the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail Horse Riders’ Guidebook has ju

What an excellent Heritage Open Days Festival weekend and Ride and Stride event we had in Helmsley and Upper Ryedale 12 – 14 September. ...

During the weekend 12 – 14 September 2025 as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival of events in Helmsley and Upper Ryedale, do make...