Tilstone Bank | Cross Country Ride

Tarporley, Cheshire

Tilstone Bank offers a stunning cross country ride through the heart of the Cheshire countryside, with optional jumps, dry sandy ground, and sweeping open views throughout, delivering a truly beautiful ride from start to finish.

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Track Features

Under Proud New Ownership

Tilstone Bank (Formerly known as 'The Gallops') is proudly managed by Peacock Farms™bringing ongoing improvements to ground conditions, facilities, and rider experience. The course remains as dependable as ever.

Under New Management from 2026

Quality ground and open Riding in the Cheshire countryside.

Tilstone Bank offers a purpose built cross country riding route near Tarporley, Cheshire. Designed for confident riders looking for open gallops, varied terrain and optional jumping in a quiet countryside setting.

What Riders Value Here

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Quiet Countryside Setting, just open riding

Well-Maintained Riding Ground

About Us

Explore open riding for riders of all Experience Levels

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Trainer Access Passes for freelance trainers - Apply here

Open Farm Route for Long open stretches

Jump Lines Optional fences along sections

Straightforward access for relaxed riding

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Turn up and enjoy uninterrupted riding 🙂

Key features that set this riding ground apart.

A straightforward cross country riding route designed for enjoyable, well spaced access and quality going.

Maintained Riding Ground

Routes and jump lines are regularly checked to keep the going safe and usable.

Open Countryside Setting

Space to ride forward in a quiet, low traffic environment.

Private Hire Available*

Visitors can arrange access directly with the team for private or group riding sessions. (*booking in advance only)

"...Brilliant Course"

Questions about access or booking?

Ride access designed for flexible, straightforward use.

Tilstone Bank currently operates on a simple honesty box basis, allowing riders to turn up and ride during opening hours. Online booking and rider accounts will be introduced soon for added convenience.

Turn Up And Ride Access

No booking currently required, simply arrive and enjoy the course.

Bring Your Own Horse

Facility hire for visiting riders and their own horses.

What to Expect When You Ride at Tilstone Bank

From arrival to departure, riding at Tilstone is designed to be straightforward and relaxed. Clear access, open ground and simple guidance help you focus on the ride, not the logistics.

Arrival and Parking

Clear access, parking guidance and a simple check in & honesty box before riding.

The Ride Experience

Open ground, varied terrain and optional jump lines depending on how you choose to ride.

Every Rider Welcome!

First time visiting?

Key details visiting riders often ask about.

Here are the practical basics riders usually want to know before visiting, from access style to riding environment and general setup.

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Trail Ride Kilometers

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Every rider's path starts here - choose your ride plan

Single Ride Slot

Perfect for occasional visits and flexible riding.

^£ 10 _{Per Horse}

Full Course Access
Pay Via Honesty Box
No Booking Required

Ride Information

Regular Rider Options

Packages and memberships coming soon.

Multi Ride Passes
Exclusive Member Rates
Rider Accounts
Priority Access
Easier Booking Process
Unlimited Access

Launching Soon

Private / Group Hire

Private / Group Hire For larger groups or exclusive access requests.

Private Booking Available
Exclusive Course Use
Group Riding Welcome
Flexible Arrangements
Ideal For Clinics / Events

Why riders enjoy the ground here at Tilsone Bank

Riders value straightforward access, open ground and a calm setting that makes each visit simple and enjoyable.

See more Features?

Maintained Ground

Routes checked and kept rideable through the season

Open Riding Space

Room to ride forward without congestion

Optional Jumping

Fences available but never mandatory

Simple Access Rules

Clear guidance, no complicated process

Excellent Ride!

5.0 Feedback From Riders Who Have Visited Us

Grace Chester

"Perfect for fitness work and confidence building. Surface rides well even after rough weather and the course layout gives you loads of choice. Horse came home happy, which is the real performance metric"

Jess Tarporley

"Brilliant setup with consistent sandy going and plenty of optional jumps to keep things interesting. Easy to book, never felt crowded, and the views aren’t bad either if you remember to look up between fences."

Lou Nantwich

"Lovely little place, great parking, great ground, water and loads of jumps! £10 per horse, sign in on arrival and leave in the honesty box - you can ride as many times as you want 😌 Hose in the car park for when you return and a picnic table if you want to take lunch 😌"