Merthyr Mawr Warren / Horse Riding Permit

Horse Riding Permit Application

A permit is required for all recreational horse riding on Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve. Please complete the form below to apply for your 2026 permit.

Fields marked with * are required. Incomplete applications may not be processed.

Main Rider Details

Full Name *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Town / City *

County

Postcode *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Vehicle Registration *

Additional Riders

You may include up to three additional riders on your permit application. These fields are optional.

Add Second Rider

Full Name

Relationship to Main Rider

Address

Phone Number

Vehicle Registration

Add Third Rider

Full Name

Relationship to Main Rider

Address

Phone Number

Vehicle Registration

Add Fourth Rider

Full Name

Relationship to Main Rider

Address

Phone Number

Vehicle Registration

Emergency Contact

Contact Name *

Phone Number *

Relationship *

Payment

BACS Transfer Required

Permit fees must be paid by BACS transfer before your application can be processed. Please use the main rider's surname as your payment reference so we can match your payment to this application.

Account Name

[ACCOUNT NAME]

Sort Code

[SORT CODE]

Account Number

[ACCOUNT NUMBER]

Permits will not be processed or granted until payment has been confirmed by a member of staff. If you have any questions about payment, please call 01656 662413.

Insurance & Declaration

I confirm that I hold public liability insurance of not less than £2,000,000. *I agree to accept and abide by the terms and conditions of the Merthyr Mawr Warren Horse Riding Permit Scheme and all Reserve rules and regulations. *I declare that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. *I acknowledge that payment must be made by BACS transfer using the main rider's surname as the payment reference, and that permits will not be processed or granted until payment has been confirmed by a member of staff. *

Rules of Riding on the Reserve

All riders must carry their permit at all times while on the Reserve.
Riding is restricted to designated bridleways and tracks only.
Horses must be kept under control at all times and riders should give way to pedestrians.
No riding on the sand dunes, beach, or within protected habitat areas.
All horse droppings on hard surfaces and car parks should be cleared by the rider.
The Estate reserves the right to revoke permits where rules are not followed.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the permit application process or riding on the Reserve, please get in touch.

enquiries@merthyrmawr.com 01656 662413