# Uist Community Riding School, Isle of Benbecula — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Located in Balivanich, this friendly riding school welcomes families to experience horse riding in the beautiful Outer Hebrides, with lessons and hacks available plus onsite facilities including parking and refreshments. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/isle-of-benbecula/attractions/uist-community-riding-school (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Sports School # Uist Community Riding School East Camp, Balivanich [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11745672304045884147&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Isla Montgomery](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101288633584685191625) **In short:** Uist Community Riding School is a sports school in Isle of Benbecula, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 24 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Uist Community Riding School Located in Balivanich, this friendly riding school welcomes families to experience horse riding in the beautiful Outer Hebrides, with lessons and hacks available plus onsite facilities including parking and refreshments. ## What's nearby - Pearson Professional Centres-UK Isle of Benbecula next door - Tagsa Uibhist Slàinte agus Sunnd Health and Wellbeing in our Community next door - Taigh Na Cille 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** Closed Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Becci Mcbride](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108075793568655016465/reviews) ★★★★★ What a brilliant experience from beginning to end. Shirley was super at communicating and getting my daughter booked in while we were on holiday and Monty was just the star of the show 🐎 would completely recommend for a unique experience and place to ride! Thank you 🙏🏻 · via Google [Robert Ransom](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110528886237076597385/reviews) ★★★★★ Despite on-going email correspondence discussing: timing of our booking, numbers, weights, and ages of our group, our booking was abruptly canceled. Whilst we were aware that payment was required in advance, we were not aware that payment was required at time of booking until we were cancelled. · via Google [Maureen Edmondson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101067203615700083427/reviews) ★★★★★ What an amazing experience I had today riding the beautiful Monty on the beach Shirley was so friendly and I just had the best time.I will definitely be doing it again and can’t recommend the South Uist Community Riding enough. Thank you Shirley and Monty for an amazing afternoon 😊. · via Google [Isla Montgomery](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101288633584685191625/reviews) ★★★★★ The girls were wonderful, they managed to slot us in for a wee beach ride on the same day we approached them. We got the pleasure to go out with Monty and Tye, they are just beautiful! The centre is run for the cummunity on a voluntary basis so if you have some time I'm sure they'll appreciate an extra pair of hands :) · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x488d1e57a814816b:0xa30102bab2cc82f3!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** East Camp, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.4722144%2C-7.3644589) **Category** Horse Riding **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (24 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Isle of Benbecula [More attractions in Isle of Benbecula](https://staycation.co.uk/isle-of-benbecula/attractions) ★ 4.7 (24 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.ridehebrides.org?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01870 602808](tel:01870602808) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Isle of Benbecula **Postcode** HS7 5LA **Plus Code** 9C9JFJCP+V6 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x488d1e57a814816b:0xa30102bab2cc82f3!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x488d1e57a814816b:0xa30102bab2cc82f3!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x488d1e57a814816b:0xa30102bab2cc82f3!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Isle of Benbecula Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Uist Community Riding School has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### How do I contact Uist Community Riding School? 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