Golden Horseshoe features on BBC’s Countryfile this weekend

The Golden Horseshoe endurance ride features in BBC1’s Countryfile programme this week.

The 100 mile (160k) ride across Exmoor is one of the UK’s most challenging endurance events.

It takes place over two days with 50 miles to be covered on both days.

The Exford area provides a diverse and challenging terrain of moorland, steep climbs and descents, river crossings as well as woodland.

• Countryfile, BBC1 11am, Sunday 18 May.

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