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Challenging Disability Through
Outdoor Adventure



happy horses in stables, looking over stable doors
Trap DrivingHorses on Latrigg

Riding School

The Lake District Calvert Trust Riding Centre is situated on the outskirts of Keswick, at the foot of Latrigg fell.

The riding centre is a BHS-approved riding establishment, and is fully accessible.  Instructors are BHS and RDA - qualified, and are able to take people of all abilities for a riding or driving session.

Our Horses

There are currently 10 horses and 1 donkey. See Stables News for details and pictures.

Facilities

  • an indoor riding school (equipped with hoist and hydraulic platform)
  • an outdoor, all-weather riding arena
  • adapted, wheelchair-accessible traps.

Clients

We have a variety of different client groups:

  • People on multi-activity courses at the Lake District Calvert Trust main centre, or those staying in our self-catering cottages
  • People with disabilities who wish to progress their riding or trap driving skills on specialist riding courses
  • Local people with disabilities, community riders and those holidaying in the Lake District (subject to availability)*
  • Volunteers at the Riding Centre also have the opportunity to ride at a reduced rate

For more information, please contact:

The Lake District Calvert Trust Riding Centre at Old Windebrowe, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NT.

T: 017687 72250

F: 017687 72250

E: stables@lakedistrict.calvert-trust.org.uk

 

For more information on our Open day on the 4th April please click here for more information!

 


'Our group returned from their holiday in Keswick tired but high in spirits. Everyone, including the staff, had a brilliant time and cannot wait to visit there again. The activity centre was well organized and the centre staff looked after everyone with all our requirements being met. We were made to feel very welcome.'

Woodview Care Home

 

 

 

 


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