KERRY SHORT BREAK - IRELAND
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Enjoy riding through the Killarney National Park, exploring the highlands, riding over mountain passes, beside lakes, galloping along miles of golden beaches and walking over Irish bog lands. Experience the reowned charm of the region and the tranquility of some truly impressive and beautiful scenery. The Irish bred horses are willing, reliable and safe allowing you time to take in the sights. Knowledgeable, experienced guides lead all the trails and riders are split by ability so no-one's enjoyment is spoilt and everyone meets up for dinner in the evenings. Accommodation is in comfortable twin bedrooms in B&B's along the way. Dinners are not included in the package. Short breaks are also available.
SAMPLE ITINERARY - KERRY SHORT BREAK
Day 1
Day 2
Riders assemble at the stables on Sunday morning with horses and all luggage ready for transfer (20 min journey).
The day begins with a short trip to the base of Seefinn Mountain, where the 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 valleys beyond. We continue on to Coomasaharn Lake enclosed by Horseshoe mountain, followed by a scenic ride over an Irish Bog, finishing for the day at stables in Mountain Stage.
The overnight stop is in 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 which is nowhere better found than in this tranquil and charming region of Kerry.
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 Winns Folly Castle is well worth a visit.
Day 3
After breakfast we return to the stables and begin Monday's ride. The day is spent on Rossbeigh beach, galloping along stretches of golden sand and exploring magnificent sand dunes, returning from the beach via the Cliff road. Pass by a tower built more than a century ago, which guide marks for ships entering Castlemaine Harbour. The panorama of Dingle and the Iveragh Penninsulas to the North and South. Lunch on the beach. Afterwards some more galloping, returning from the beach via the Cliff Road.The evening is spent in Glenbeigh village again.
Day 4
Departure after breakfast from Glenbeigh village. There is a public bus from Glenbeigh to Killarney each morning at 09.30am approx. although the time varies slightly from season to season.
The weight limit for this ride is 15 st/209 lb/95 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
B&B in twin bedded rooms sharing, 2 lunches. Single rooms or double beds on request when available. Luggage is transported for you. All riding activities as described in the itinerary.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Transport to and from Airport. Evening meals, drinks, items of a personal nature. Single supplement. You can share a room, if there is a sharer available.
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