Horse riding is a truly great way to take in the lovely views and the ambience of Galloway.  Galloway offers miles of trekking along quiet country lanes, tracks and beaches, and there are many riding schools providing indoor and outdoor lessons.  So don't be put off if you have never ridden a horse before!

At Barstobrick Visitors' Centre - www.barstobrick.co.uk - you can enjoy pony trekking on the network of tracks covering the estate's pretty 650 acres.  Lessons for riders of any level are also available in their indoor school.

If beach riding is more your thing, Brighouse Bay Trekking - offer exhilarating rides along the Solway coastline as well as lessons in their outdoor school.