Learn to ride in the heart of picturesque Moray
We are based on a farm, surrounded by woodland, and offer a safe environment for you or your child to learn to ride.

- Age 6+children and adults
- Indoor arenaride all year round
- No road workhack straight into the woods
- Moray RDAbased here at Cranloch
Welcome to Cranloch Riding Centre
Cranloch Riding Centre is a family run business founded in 2000. It is situated 5 miles from Elgin in the heart of picturesque Moray.
Riding lessons to suit all ages and abilities. Groups and individuals welcome. Our instructors all have first aid qualifications and enhanced Disclosure Scotland approval.
What we offer

Riding lessons
Qualified instructors providing a range of lessons, flatwork and jumping.

Off-road hacking
Hacking through beautiful Scottish woodland, with no road work.

Holiday fun
Pony for a Day, Easter egg hunts, fun days and competitions.

Our horses
Horses to suit everyone’s riding ability, each with their own personality.

Riding for the Disabled
The Moray Group of the RDA is based here at Cranloch.

Gift vouchers
Give someone a riding lesson or a woodland hack.
What riders say
“Heather has always been informative, understanding and patient at any of the sessions I have attended with my daughters or nieces. The horses have always been well behaved and lovely. I would highly recommend.”
Google review, October 2024
“Wonderful people and Wonderful horses! … The trail was majestic and the horses were well behaved and easy to ride for beginners. The family who runs the farm couldn't have been nicer nor more informative.”
Google review, August 2023
“Wonderful instruction, my daughter thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Brilliant lesson, beautiful surroundings and fantastic instructor.”
Google review, April 2022
Ready to ride?
Tell us who is riding and what you’d like to do, and we’ll get back to you.
