Join us for a three-day immersive experience in the heart of the Lake District, where the free-living herds of Fell ponies have shaped the landscape for generations. This unique Learning Wild course, in collaboration with the Fell Heritage Trust, offers a rare opportunity to observe these beautiful, hardy and intelligent ponies in their natural environment while exploring their deep historical, cultural, and ecological significance.

For centuries, Fell ponies have played a vital role in Cumbrian hill farming, supporting traditional land management and thriving in the rugged terrain. Their presence continues to be crucial in conservation grazing, helping to maintain biodiversity, preserve native flora, and shape the landscape.

Through guided observation, discussion, and hands-on learning, we will explore how these ponies interact with their environment, each other, and humans, past and present.

Purchase your tickets here.

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity

We’re thrilled to offer a fully-funded scholarship place, thanks to support from the Lake District National Park via Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL).

This scholarship is open to one young person aged 18–30, living within Cumbria, who feels a connection to—or curiosity about—Fell Ponies, traditional landscapes, using native ponies in regenerative farming, history and herd behaviour.

To apply, email info.fpht@gmail.com to request an application form.

📝 Application Deadline: 25th June 2025