Recreational Horse Riding Permit

Horse riding on the Reserve is by permit only. Permits can be applied for by filling in the application form below.

How to apply for a Recreational Horse Riding Permit

Read the Conditions below, which outline the requirements for horse riding on the Reserve. Please note that you cannot ride on the Reserve until you have been issued with a Permit Tag.

The purpose of the permit system is to:

Prevent injury to other people on the Reserve
Avoid disturbance and damage to fragile habitats, archaeology and wildlife
Avoid conflicts with reserve management
Control path erosion

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

Permit Fees

Single permit: £75
Two family members: £140
Three family members: £200
Four family members: £250

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

Merthyr Mawr Estate

Sort Code

40-13-23

Account Number

31237829

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. *

Conditions

The permit is for one named rider only and is not transferable.
The permit is valid from 1st January to 31st December 2026, and is subject to payment of a fee.
All permit holders must hold public liability insurance of not less than £2,000,000 which indemnifies them and Merthyr Mawr Estate against any claims that might arise as a result of them exercising rights under this permit.
The tag provided with the permit must be clearly attached to the bridle and be clearly visible when on the Reserve, and presented on request to any person who asks to see it. Anyone not displaying their tag will be asked to leave the Reserve.
Permit holders are to advise Merthyr Mawr Estate immediately of tags that have been lost by contacting the Estate Office.
Riding is only permitted on the marked routes as shown on the route plan.
Horses must be kept under control at all times and riders should give way to pedestrians.
The construction of horse jumps and the jumping of natural features on horseback is not permitted on the Reserve.
All horse droppings within Candleston Car Park must be cleared away by the rider.
All gates must be shut carefully.
The Estate reserves the right to revoke a permit where the rider is in breach of these conditions.
Purchase of a permit shall be an acknowledgement that the permit holder undertakes to accept and observe these conditions, together with the Indemnity below.

The full Indemnity forms part of these conditions.

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