The long-delayed 2020 Olympic Games finally kicked off on July 23 in Tokyo. Events are being held without spectators after a spike in coronavirus cases locally. Even so, the breathtaking feats of athletic prowess will be enough to inspire many people to get off their sofas and into the great outdoors. Here are the best UK holiday spots to try out Olympic sports, from mountain biking to sailing.
Equestrian
With dressage, eventing and jumping, equestrian disciplines require both skill and style. One of the best places in Britain to learn the basics of horsemanship is Coworth Park: a country estate and five-star hotel on the edge of Ascot.
Explore the estate’s 240 acres acres on horseback including wildflower meadows and a polo pitch. Coworth’s stables offer guided hacks (from £60) or lessons covering the basics of riding, jumping or dressage (also from £60). More experienced riders might want to try the polo academy.
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