Saturday the 21st March was the last open day for riding on the beach until October. Those that made it were rewarded with glorious sunshine. The beach rides are half an hour away from Stone Circle Livery and offer miles of riding. The beaches start to fill up with people now the spring is here so riding is not available until they start to clear again in the autumn. It is possible to ride outside of these times but special permissions are needed and they are usually only granted at very early times in the morning so you have to be dedicated. Below is the text from the www.rother.gov website that explains how riding at Camber works.
When can I ride my horse on Camber Sands?
The current byelaws regarding horse riding on the beach are as follows: "No person shall on the seashore break in any horse or other animal, or ride or drive any horse or other animal in a race or so as to cause danger or annoyance to any person using the seashore".
In view of the fact that more people use Camber Sands during the summer season, i.e. between Easter and the end of September, there is greater risk of horses causing danger or annoyance to persons using the seashore. Therefore, horse riders are advised not to take horses onto the sand after 8.30 a.m. or before late evening during this period. It is also always best to choose the best tide, i.e. low tide.
The gates at the main car park at Camber will be locked at 20.00hrs on Fridays and Saturdays and on a Monday if a Bank Holiday follows it.
Horse riding on the sands during the summer season is at the discretion of the Coastal Control Officer based at Camber who can be contacted on 01797 225207; camberoffice@rother.gov.uk
HORSE RIDING IS RESTRICTED TO:
Summer (Easter – 1 October)
You may only ride early mornings and be off the beach by 8.30 am or in the evening after 7.00 pm, both subject to the Coastal Officers approval.
Weekends are best avoided as they are inherently busier, our car parks are locked until 8.30 am, hence parking will not be available. It is also always best to choose the best tide conditions i.e. Low tide.
Winter (1 October to Easter)
Outside of the 'summer season' riding is unrestricted, but please base your visit around low tide as much as possible and be aware that even winter weekends can be very busy.
Horse owners have a duty to clear up any horse mess from the car park before leaving.
The gates at the main car park at Camber will be locked at 8.00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and on a Monday if a Bank Holiday follows it.
Western Car Park is not accessible for horse boxes or high sided vehicles.
Horse riding on the sands during the summer season is at the discretion of the Coastal Officer based at Camber who can be contacted on 01797 225207.
For information on tide times visit: BBC Tide Tables
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