Dates:
May-October
Duration:
7 days / 6 nights
Difficulty:
Intermediate / Advanced
Quaint coastal towns, world-class cuisine, white sand beaches, and spectacular views characterize Killarney. The trail provides an unequaled opportunity to explore the highlands of Kerry and the majestic McGillicuddy Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountain range. Ride on country lanes and mountain tracks as well as beautiful beaches, visit archaeological and historical sites, and more!
Visit Killarney National Park, Ireland’s oldest national park, and enjoy gorgeous glacial lakes, high mountains, and Ireland’s only herd of native red deer.
Horses
Ireland is known as the “Land of the Horse” for its horses’ reputation for bravery, agility, stamina, intelligence, and gentleness. Guests’ mounts will be Irish Sport Horses, Connemara Ponies, Irish Cobs, and Irish Draughts.
Riding
Intermediate-Advanced
Riders should be able to ride comfortably at all paces, and spend several hours in the saddle daily.
Accompanying non-riders are welcome!
Tack
Riders will ride English, and should be prepared for several hours in the saddle daily at all paces.
Accommodation
Guesthouse and B&B accommodations have been selected to provide guests with service, comfort, and daily full Irish breakfast. Ride from site to site, staying in Killarney, Glenbeigh, and Waterville. Additional nights may be easily added.
Dining
Ireland’s vibrant and progressive food scene is exemplified by this itinerary, and riders will experience creative and classically-inspired dishes created with locally sourced ingredients and fresh-caught seafood. Dietary requirements may be catered to with advance notice. Plan on full Irish breakfasts, freshly smoked Wild Atlantic Salmon, lunches at local pubs along the way, and divine homemade dinners.
Itinerary
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The day begins with a short trip to the base of Seefinn Mountain, where the first days ride starts. When horses and riders have been introduced, the ride heads off, and up over the Windy Gap, viewing the splendour of Caragh Lake and the valley beyond. The ride then continues on to Coomasaharn Lake enclosed by Horseshoe Mountain, followed by a scenic ride over an Irish Bog, finishing for the day at our stable in Mountain Stage.
The overnight stop for Sunday and Monday night is by the quaint village of Glenbeigh. (Glenbeigh comes from Gleann Beithe, the Glen of the Birch Trees). Surrounded almost entirely by mountains, Glenbeigh offers a famous friendliness and humour. The beauty of the area is breath-taking, with the River Behy and Rossbeigh Strand close by. History is evident throughout the locality and such a destination as Winn’s Folly Castle is well worth a visit.
Overnight: Glenbeigh
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After breakfast riders are collected at their accommodations and returned to the stables of the previous evening to begin Monday’s ride. The day is spent on Rossbeigh beach, galloping along stretches of golden sand. The panorama of Dingle and the Iveragh Penninsula to the North and South. Lunch is picnic style on the beach! Afterwards some more galloping, returning from the beach via the Cliff Road.
Overnight: Glenbeigh
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A morning ride takes horse and rider from Kells Station through the bogs of Cnoc Bawn and on to Liss Bawn, taking in some spectacular views and its surrounds. Lunch is served alongside a nearby forestry. After lunch continue on through Island Boy and the Inny Valley. Finishing for the day alongside the Tulligane Woods and the Old School House.
Overnight: Waterville
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Collection from accommodation at Butler Arms in Waterville. Wednesday morning departs from the Old School House for a forestry ride, leaving the Inny Valley behind and crossing over to Derriana, to take the old road to Cahersavane. Lunching with views over Lough Currane Afterwards continue a scenic ride into Waterville.
Overnight: Waterville
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The day begins with a scenic ride, followed after lunch with a ride to Waterville Beach. The panorama of Hogg Head and Ballinskelligs Bay conjures up the afternoon ride in Waterville. Afterwards, both horses and riders are transferred back to Killarney.
Overnight: Waterville
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After breakfast, riders can take the bus to Killarney. Departures are 8am and 12pm.
(Private transportation can be arranged, priced accordingly)
Dates
Every Saturday-Friday, April-October
Rates
Sharing
Single
Price Includes:
All accommodations
All meals
All riding activities, including tack and equipment
Transportation between trip locations (excluding the airport)
Entrance & tours of cultural sites
Does not include:
Airfare to and from Ireland
Transportation to/from the airport
Travel Insurance
Visas
Gratuities and personal expenses
Additional excursions or activities not included in itinerary
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