Horse Riding in Blackheath & Upper Mountains

Trail Rides for Groups and Celebrations

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Compare Blackheath & Upper Mountains Horse Riding

Centennial Glen Stables - horse riding in the Blue Mountains

Centennial Glen Stables (Blackheath)4.7 (174)

From $85pp

Guided horse rides for small groups in the Kanimbla Valley near Blackheath, from 30-minute outings to two-hour treks and sunset rides.

Choosing a Trail Ride

In the Upper Mountains, horse riding happens below the cliffs rather than along the ridge. Centennial Glen Stables leads its rides from the Blackheath side down into the Kanimbla Valley, across open paddocks, through native bush and up onto hillside trails facing the sandstone escarpment.

So whether your group is staying in Mount Victoria, Medlow Bath or Blackheath itself, the questions are about ride length, ages and group size rather than where to go.

Choosing a ride for an Upper Mountains group:

Short and simple: a 30-minute or one-hour ride suits first-timers and younger riders
Longer treks: 90-minute and two-hour rides cover more of the valley for confident groups
Evening light: a 90-minute sunset ride sets off an hour and a half before sundown
Non-riders: two adults can drive a horse-drawn sulky beside the riders
Little ones: children from four can take a led pony ride instead of a trail ride

Rides start from $85 per person, and private rides for your own party cost extra.

Blackheath & Upper Mountains Horse Riding

Trail riders need to be at least eight and no heavier than 100 kg
A parent stays beside any led pony rider under six
Beginners are matched with calm, well-schooled horses, and confident riders may trot or canter when the guide allows
Every booking needs at least two people, and solo riders can be added to another group

Planning a Blackheath-area riding outing

Small group sizes keep each ride quiet, which suits a birthday treat or a team day out
The stables and senior guides hold Horse Safety Australia accreditation, and guides carry Working With Children checks
Helmets are supplied; riders bring closed shoes with a small heel and arrive half an hour early
Light rain still goes ahead, while unsafe weather means a reschedule or a partial refund

Common Questions About Group Trail Rides

Where can we go horse riding in the Upper Mountains?

Centennial Glen Stables runs guided rides from Kanimbla Drive at Blackheath into the Kanimbla Valley below the escarpment.

How much is a trail ride near Blackheath?

Rides are from $85 per person, with private rides for your own group available at extra cost.

Can young children join a horse ride in the Kanimbla Valley?

Trail riders must be eight or older, but children from four can have a led pony ride with a parent alongside the youngest.

Is Upper Mountains horse riding good for a group birthday?

Yes. Groups are kept small, the sunset ride makes an occasion of it, and anyone not riding can drive the sulky alongside.