Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Essex Horse & Pony Protection Society

Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9BE, Tel: 01277 829214, Email, www.greenwoodshotel.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat is a beautiful 17th Century manor house set in landscaped gardens. The hotel is located in Stock, Essex, close to the towns of Chelmsford and Billericay.

Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX, Tel: 01268 712186, Email, www.eswater.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

Kingsman Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB, Tel: 01702 230320, Email, www.brandyhole.com, (8 miles, 12kms)

Yacht club, fully licensed bar, restaurant lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, beauty room, RYA Sailing Cousres, events.

The Old Stockyard, Cricketers Lane, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3PZ, Tel: 01277 811012, Email, www.trailnet.org.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

One of the best ways to explore is by bike. TrailNet offers you the chance to hire bikes, tandems, trailers, child seats and tagalongs. Cycle hire at Great Notley Country Park, Thorndon Country Park and Langdon Nature Reserve in Essex.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Members Club on public golf course. Changing rooms/showers available.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

Basildon, Heritage Gateway to south Essex has a documented history dating back more than ten thousand years. This trail introduces visitors to part of that heritage.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

30 acres of lake used for hire of jet ski, tuition and sales.

In or near : Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

The golf course at Belfairs Park covers 123 acres. The 18 hole course layout remains much as it was originally designed in the 1920s with many of the fairways flanked by woodland. It is a par 70 course with a total length of 5857 yards.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Licensed riding school providing tuition, riding and hacking facilities for all ages in scenic woodlands (indoor school facilities). All rides are escorted and all bookings by appointment only.

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Yacht club offering laying-up areas and moorings for members (subject to availability). Many sailing events organised. Clubhouse for social events.Visiting yachtsmen welcome. Water and fuel available.

In or near : Benfleet, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

Hilly parkland course established in 1922.

In or near : Ingatestone, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

A friendly riding school catering for all ages and abilities. Established over 40 years ago. Lessons are offered in large indoor school with experienced instructors. Hacking available along bridleways nearby.

In or near : Benfleet, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

Set in a semi-rural location this family run centre offers access to a superb hacking and cross country course. Facilities available for Students examinations.

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

An easy walk around a municipal parkland course that has become a complete test for golfers of any handicap. Attractive views, bar and catering facilities, Golf Shop with PGA professional tuition and 18 bay floodlit driving range.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

In or near : Benfleet, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Lessons offered range from beginners to advanced and include cross-country and jumping. All groups are small and do not exceed 5. Situated close to a variety of bridleways. Hacking is available with minimum road work.

In or near : Grays, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

Indoor school, outdoor manege and dressage ring. Road safety exam centre.

In or near : Rayleigh, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

2x18 hole golf courses.

In or near : Billericay, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Situated on Lawling Creek off the Blackwater Estuary the HBSC caters for dinghy and cruiser owners, racers and pleasure sailors, beginners and experts.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

A friendly, established, family run centre. Lessons from novice to advanced for all ages (including BHS AI). Two all weather floodlit maneges.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Three courses - Langdon, Bulphan & Horndon consisting of three loops of nine holes. Driving Range, Three Hole Academy Course, Putting Greens. Societies welcome, restaurant & function facilities 25 bedroom hotel - all open to the public.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (2 miles, 2kms)

Approved riding establishment offering group & private lessons and full livery. Large indoor & outdoor arenas, superb hacking (group & private), mostly bridleways.

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

NOMAD Sea Kayaking is a small, family run business & this allows us the flexibility to offer tailored trips as well as tailored coaching to our customer’s specific needs. We also offer training programmes for beginner paddlers.

In or near : Grays, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

A heathland course within easy reach of M25 J30/31.

In or near : Billericay, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Established for more than 30 years large indoor and outdoor school is family run and offers you friendly service.