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Riding you horse on the Beach

Hoofmove are happy to provide transport for trips to ride on the beach. There are a number of beaches around the UK which allow people to ride on them. Below is a list of beaches. The list consists of information we have been provided with, and is not exhaustive, but can be used as a helpful starting point for planning your trip to the beach.

We have tried to provide contact details for all of the beaches, but the list is not yet complete. If you are planning a beach ride please make sure you check out the times of the tides, so you are not caught unaware. Have a look at Tide Tables to find out more on tide times.

The law regarding riding your horse on the beach - after that is a list of the region and beaches you can ride your horse on.

The Sea-shore

The foreshore (land between medium high and medium low water).
There is no right of way for the public over the foreshore unless such a right has been dedicated, expressly or by presumption. The foreshore is generally owned by the Crown, but in some cases the Crown has granted or sold it to another person or body. In the past this is likely to have been have the Lord of the Manor, but more recently a local authority or other public body, or a private body such as the National Trust, is likely to be the grantee or purchaser. As owner of the soil, the Crown may dedicate a right of way expressly or by presumption. However, HA80 s 31 (chapter 3.3) does not bind the Crown, so presumed dedication can only be claimed at common law (chapter 3.2). Any other owner of the foreshore is subject to 31s. In practice, it is virtually impossible to acquire a right of way over the foreshore by presumed dedication because of the practical difficulty in establishing the right over a defined track. The sea covers the foreshore twice a day throughout most of the year and will almost invariably wash away any tracks. However, it would be lawful, through not necessarily desirable, for a right of way to be created over the foreshore, e.g. by means of a creation or diversion order. A public right of way, however, lawfully has its remains at the edge of the foreshore (Williams-Ellis v Cobb (1935)). If it does, that terminus may not be moved by a public path diversion order made under HA80, since it is not on a highway. (s119(2)(a) -p335). Even if the public has no right of way, it is usually difficult for the owner to prevent public use of the foreshore as a means of passage. The reason is that there is a public right of navigation over the foreshore when it is covered with water and the erection of fences, which would interfere with that right would be unlawful without statutory authority. Further, section 34 of the Coast Protection Act 1949 makes it an offence to erect fencing on the foreshore without the consent of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. Land above medium high water There is no presumption that the land immediately above medium high water mark belongs to the Crown, even if it is not physically distinguishable from the foreshore. Such land is subject to the normal rules as to dedication. However, if, as frequently happens, the high water mark moves, the land forming the foreshore also moves. It may thus be difficult to establish sufficient use of a defined track on or near the seashore to presume dedication of a right of way.

Norfolk
Holkham National Nature Reserve

There are no time or day or seasonal restrictions on this stretch on beach where the Household Cavalry visit when they are at Bodney camp. Horsebox parking is charged at £7.50 per day, at Lady Anne's drive. Contact: The Site Manager, Hill farm Office. Main Road, Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1AB Tel: (01328) 711183 Email: nature.reserve@holkham.co.uk

Essex
Cudmore Grove

Two hours after high tide. Contact Ranger 01206 383868 - Horse trailers are not allowed along Bromans Lane, however, horseboxes are. Shoeburyness East Beach Contact Pier & Foreshore Officer 01702 215620. Bylaws restrict riding to before 9am and after 9pm in the summer.

East Sussex
Camber Sands

Owned by Rother District Council who have granted rights for horse riders. Contact: Rother District Council, The Town Hall, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN39 3JX Tel: 01424 787878

West Sussex
Goring

From the 1st May to 30th September you can ride on the beach except between the hours of 10am - 6pm. Outside these dates you can ride at any time. The local beach office who provide leaflets (for a small charge) on tide times can be contacted on Tel: 01903 238977. Contact: Worthing Borough Council, Beach Office, Marine Parade, Worthing.

Kent
Thanet District Council

Contact: Thanet District Council, PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent CT9 1XZ Tel: 01843 577000

Dorset
Studland/Shell bay

Owned by National Trust. Rides require a permit and can ride the during certain times of year. Contact: Countryside Office, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AX Tel: 01929 450259 Email: studlandbeach@nationaltrust.org.uk

Devon
Westward Ho

No persons shall ride any horse or other animal on any part of the seashore between the hours of nine o'clock in the morning and eight o'clock in the evening during the period from the 1st day of June to the 30th of September inclusive. Provided that this bylaw shall not apply to children riding ponies or donkeys led or attended by someone on foot. Contact: North Devon District Council, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1EA Tel: 01271 327711 Email: info@northdevon.gov.uk

Cornwall
Kerrier Area

During the out of season period (mid September - mid May), no staff man the beaches and horse riding has never caused any concern. Some beaches are privately owned and would have different guidelines. During the season, when lifeguards are on the beach between 1000 and 1800 hours, horse riding is discouraged because of the potential conflict with other users. However, we have no hard and fast rule, but leave the final decision to the head guard on duty at the time, as they are responsible for the maintenance of the health and safety of all users. As horse riding has yet to cause problems on our supervised beaches, the whole situation, to date, has been governed by common sense and co-operation. Contact: Kerrier District Council, Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 8SX Tel: 01209 614000 Email: ceo@kerrier.gov.uk

Perran Beach at Perranporth

Byelaws apply here and there is currently a proposal to ban all horse riding in the summer period. Carrick District Council is liaising with local riding centres to establish their views Holywell Beach at Cubert Byelaws apply here and there is currently a proposal to ban all horse riding in the summer period. Carrick District Council is liaising with local riding centres to establish their views. For both of the above contact: Carrick District Council, Carrick House, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1EB Tel: 01872 224400

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