Good riding school that gets results and is set in very pleasant surroundings. They have both…read moreoutdoor and indoor arenas which is useful if the weather is unpleasant. As with all riding schools some horses do have vices but most are good and you can often request to have the same horse/pony. However because the instructors were 'born on a horse' they don't appear to understand that some people find it quite frightening to be on a horse that is careering uncontrolled across an arena and that telling them to sit up straight and pull on the reins, when they are hanging off the side of the horse, just isn't going to help. Nonetheless you can learn to ride successfully to competition standard.

Heard Timbertop was back on the map with new management and they have made a difference already,…read morewent for a lesson, booking was easy Jenna fitted it around my other commitments and the lesson was great, held in the indoor arena and given a full hour for £15! Had a chat about there livery deals as well as it seems keenly priced compared to where im at and a bonus is free use of the indoor arena especially in the winter.

If your feeling energetic take yourself to the towpath. It's 11 miles of natural beauty were you…read morecan cycle/ walk/ run/ dance /skip / rollerblade alongside the river and get a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and traffic. The path begins at the LaganValley island in Lisburn and finishes up at Lockview Road Stranmillis or vice versa depending on your direction of travel. The paths are tarmac surface and mostly in good condition although there are a few tree roots starting to appear in places so be careful if cycling flat out in case you end up in the air. Theres are lots of little benches spaced out along the path for that much needed breather or just to take in the scenery and do some wildlife spotting. The path also runs alongside the Lock Keepers Inn which I've been told is great for coffee and food. The path crosses through Hilden, Ballyskeagh and Lady Dixon Park where there is also a coffee shop. It's a good spot if your into photography with lots of wildlife, flowers and the old Hilden Mill building. The rules of the towpath are: keep left / bag your dog poo / cyclists must yield to all other path users. Keep a listen out for bicycle bells and move in when you can.