Riding in the Aragonese Pyrenees, in the Guadarrama mountains, or among the Asturian mountain pastures changes a lot depending on the terrain. These are ten guided inland routes organised by Picuco, with the landscape of each one and what you should know before booking.
Villanovilla: horse riding route in the Aragonese Pyrenees, near Jaca
Villanovilla is within the municipality of Jaca, in Jacetania (Huesca), in the heart of the Aragonese Pyrenees. To ride there, Picuco organises the Horse riding route in Villanovilla, Aragonese Pyrenees.
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Lozoya Valley: 1 to 3 hour routes and a night moonlit ride in the Guadarrama mountains
The Lozoya Valley is in the northwest of the Community of Madrid and offers forests, meadows, rivers, canyons and summits for riding. The routes last 1, 2 or 3 hours, so you can choose according to the time you have. To ride here, prior booking is required. Picuco organises the Horse riding route and night moonlit ride in the Lozoya Valley, a plan for riding at night.
La Pedriza: riding among boulder fields and streams in Manzanares el Real
La Pedriza is a boulder field of cliffs, rock walls, screes, streams and meadows on the southern slope of the Guadarrama mountains. It occupies 32 km² within the municipality of Manzanares el Real, in the northwest of the Community of Madrid, and has great geological, landscape and sporting interest. Picuco organises the Guided horse riding route in La Pedriza, Guadarrama mountains to traverse this granitic terrain with a guide.
Oyambre Natural Park: guided ride in San Vicente de la Barquera
The Oyambre Natural Park extends over 5,782.66 hectares in San Vicente de la Barquera, in Cantabria. It is a vast space for a peaceful horse ride, with a guide. Picuco organises the Guided horse ride in the Oyambre Natural Park if you are looking for a tranquil outing in the north.
Grazalema mountains: routes between Cádiz and Málaga
The Grazalema mountains are a Natural Park and are spread between the northeast of the province of Cádiz and the northwest of Málaga, covering 53,411.27 hectares. In 1977, it was declared a Biosphere Reserve. Picuco organises the Horse riding route through the Grazalema mountains to get to know it on horseback.
El Rocío: equestrian routes through the forests, beaches and dunes of Doñana
El Rocío is a village in Almonte, in El Condado (Huelva), next to the Doñana National Park. There, you can go on equestrian routes through the forests, beaches and dunes of Doñana. Picuco organises the Horse riding route through El Rocío and the Doñana National Park to ride in this environment.
Tabernas Desert: guided route for all levels in Almería
The Tabernas Desert, in the municipality of Tabernas (Almería), occupies 280 km² and its guided route is designed for all levels. It is a good option if you are riding for the first time or are coming with people who have never been on a horse. Picuco organises the Horse riding route through the Tabernas Desert.
Jerte Valley: cherry trees, autumn and the Pottoka horses of Piornal
The Jerte Valley covers 373 km² and has two notable seasons: spring, with the wild cherry in bloom or Holy Week, and autumn. In the mountains of Piornal, there is a reserve of wild Pottoka horses. Picuco organises the Guided horse riding route in Los Pilones, Jerte Valley to travel through this area.
Somiedo Natural Park: brañas, teitos and rules for riding in Asturias
Somiedo Natural Park covers 283 km² in the central-western area of the Asturian mountains, within the municipality of the same name. There you will see brañas with teitos, constructions of the vaqueiros de alzada with broom roofs, and the Cantabrian brown bear is present. In the park, you cannot make fires without authorisation and it is advisable not to get too close to wildlife. Picuco organises the Horse riding route through Lagos, Brañas and the Source of the Sil in Asturias to ride in this environment.
Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés: equestrian immersion between mámoas and the Via Nova
Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés is in the southwest of the province of Ourense, in the municipalities of Entrimo, Lobios and Muíños, and borders Portugal. It brings together more than 600 species of flora, with endemics such as the Xurés lily, and a large concentration of burial mounds or mámoas and dolmens. It also preserves the Roman road Via Nova, which linked Braga with Astorga. Picuco organises the Wild equestrian immersion in the Baixa Limia – Serra do Xurés Natural Park.
What to bring and how to book your horse riding route
To ride, the basics are comfortable clothing: long trousers and trainers or boots. With that, you solve most outings, whatever the terrain may be. In the Lozoya Valley, for example, the route requires prior booking, so it is advisable to secure your place in advance. You can see all the horse riding route proposals and, if you are interested in the coast, the article on Horse riding on the beach in winter: where and when it is possible.
Frequently asked questions
Where to go horse riding in inland Spain?
Picuco organises inland routes in the Aragonese Pyrenees, the Lozoya Valley, La Pedriza, Oyambre Natural Park, the Sierra de Grazalema, El Rocío, the Tabernas Desert, the Jerte Valley, Somiedo and Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés. Each has its own terrain and level, so choose according to what you are looking for.
What to bring for horse riding?
Long trousers and trainers or boots. This is the recommendation for the routes, for comfort and safety.
Do I have to book the horse riding route in advance?
Yes. In the Lozoya Valley, the route requires prior booking, so it is advisable not to leave it until the last day.
What rules must be respected when riding in a natural park?
In Somiedo, for example, you cannot drive vehicles on tracks and paths without authorisation, you must not uproot or step on plants unnecessarily and you must keep your distance from wild animals. In the Sierra de Grazalema, wild camping is prohibited.
