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This area covers bridle paths in Englefield and Bradfield. private tracks and public bridleways allow nearly 8 miles of off road riding. (Please see map)
Mortimer
The larger area of the two covers nearly 16 miles in Silchester, Mortimer and Padworth areas, with the added bonus of a discount when proof of Mortimer Riding club is presented an a purchase of permit. (please see map)
To apply for a permit please complete the application form and send to the Englefield Estate Office along with your cheque. Permits can be paid for in cash in person at the office.
Please note that office opening hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday, with the office being closed between 1pm and 2pm.
Prices can be found on the application form
Rules
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No entry to the woods except at the access points marked on the plan and on the ground.
o Only use the paths and rides marked on the plan and on the ground.
All other tracks are out of bounds.
o
Do not erect jumps. The
Estate have put up jumps in certain areas, detailed on the permits.
o
Be very careful to avoid fires, particularly in dry weather.
Do not smoke if there is a fire risk.
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No vehicles of any sort are allowed in the woods.
o The Estate carry out commercial forestry operations in the woods, so
avoid going near foresters felling or extracting trees.
o
At certain times of the year the shooting is let, so be careful not to
interfere with organised shooting parties.
o
Please cause no damage to any part of the Estate.
o
No dogs are allowed in the woods.
o You must show this permit to the Warden or Head Forester if requested to
do so and obey any instructions they give you.
o
This permit is personal to you and may not be transferred to anyone
else.
o
The Estate reserves the right to cancel any permit(s) immediately if any
of these rules are broken.
FAQ
Is the permit for the rider or the
horse?
The permit holder
may own two horses, but only one permit, therefore only one horse can be
ridden. Each horse on
Englefield land must
have a valid permit showing when being ridden.
Are cyclists allowed in the woods?
No, the woods are
for the quiet pleasure of horse riders.
We have been asked on many occasions if we would change our
policy and we have, each year, reconsidered this.
At the present time we will not be changing this.
How do the Estate Wardens/other riders
know if someone riding on the Estate has a valid permit?
Each permit holder
is issued with a coloured disk with relevant sticker to show validity.
Each disk has a corresponding
number. The Wardens are issued with an up to date list of permits
whenever one is issued. If
no disk can be seen the rider will be treated at though they do not hold
a valid permit and stopped.
Permits are issued within 24 hours of application and therefore we do
not allow riders access to the bridle paths until they are in possession
of the disk.
Application Form
Mortimer map of private tracks
Home Farms map of private tracks