✨ RABY CASTLE PLEASURE RIDE – ENTRIES OPEN ✨ 

Sunday 19 April 2026

 

Darlington & District Riding Club are delighted to announce that entries are now open for our Raby Castle Pleasure Ride on Sunday 19th April 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to ride through the beautiful Raby Estate, with exclusive access to areas of the estate not normally open to riders.

Enjoy approximately 8–9 miles of off-road riding through woodland tracks, rolling countryside and parkland with stunning views of Raby Castle.

🐎 Optional shorter route available
📸 Professional photographer attending
🚛 Horsebox parking on site
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Riders of all abilities welcome

🕙 First riders: 10:00am
🕛 Last rider departure: 12:00pm

 

📍 Raby Castle Estate, Staindrop
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While visiting the estate please also support Jimmy, Raby Castle Volunteer, who has been nominated for the Visit England Tourism Superstar Award.

You can vote for Jimmy here:
https://visitenglandawards.secure-platform.com/tourismsuperstar/gallery?roundId=454

We look forward to welcoming you for a fantastic day of riding!

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• Rider Information Raby Ride

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Darlington & District Riding Club - Sheila Robinson
   
   

Contact: Sheila Robinson
M: 07801414686
E: DDRC.Treasurer@gmail.com
W: www.darlingtonridingclub.co.uk

 

Venue

Raby Castle       
Staindrop
Darlington 
DL2 3AH     

E: ddrc.treasurer@gmail.com
W: www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=3364aa8bc309209e10321ceff332c9d1957c2a8b7e5a9109a7c2879f36dd9cddJmltd

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