Think of the Scottish Borders and think of big spaces: wide open grassy rolling hills, hundreds of square miles of forests and woodland, lochs and rivers. The area is crisscrossed by a multitude of horse riding routes and fantastic long-distance routes. Find out more about the great choice of riding routes on offer.
Ride Scotland’s Horse Country Another Southern Uplands Partnership project
Welcome
Go Explore

Routes
Drove roads, Roman roads, thieves roads. Wide grassy hills tracks, ancient woodland and forest, yet never far from a comfy bed and welcoming meal – explore 300+ km of off road riding. .

Services & Horse Hire
Need a farrier or feed – you or the horse? Quality horse & pony hire, come explore or join in the Ridings

Inspiration
Not sure of where to or what to see first, take some inspiration with some suggested itineraries. History, Great Trails or Big houses, you decide.


Eat & Shop
An endless choice of quality local produce and artisan producers as well as artists and craftspeople at every turn, take home unique quality local products.