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The base of the mountains
Riding on the beach
Kerry on horseback
Have a break
Trail Riding
Ride on country
lanes
Killarney lakes
Killarney
Riding Stables,
Ballydowney,
Killarney,
Co. Kerry,
Ireland.
Telephone:
00353 64 66 31686
Fax: 00353 64 66 34119
From USA:
Telephone: 011 353 64 66 31686
Fax: 011 353 64 66 34119
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The
trail operates from April to October and assembles at Killarney
Riding Stables on Saturdays.With riders, horses and all
luggage ready for transfer, the day begins with a short trip to
the base of Seefinn Mountain, where the first day's 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. 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 stables in Mountain
Stage.
Sunday/Monday
The
overnight stop for Sunday and Monday nights 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.
After breakfast on the second day the riders return to the stables
of the previous evening 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.
Tuesday/Wednesday
On Tuesday,
while the luggage is transferred to Waterville, 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 of Caherciveen
and its surrounds. Lunch is served alongside a nearby forestry.
After lunch we continue on through Island Boy and the Inny Valley.
Finishing for the day alongside the Tulligane Woods.
The overnight stop for Tuesday and Wednesday nights is spent in
the coastal village of Waterville. Waterville, the little whirlpool,
nestles on a narrow strip of land between Lough Currane and the
Atlantic Ocean, in the very centre of south-west Kerry. Situated
as it is between the seashore and the impressive mountains and headlands,
the area has many interesting routes to offer and many fine beaches.
The first Celtic invaders are reputed to have landed in Ballinskelligs
Bay, coming ashore near Waterville. These beginnings of the Gaelic
Nation are echoed by the Archaeological remains such as those on
Church Island, at Derrynane Abbey or Skellig Michael, giving the
area a wealth of history.Wednesday brings an adventurous morning
spent in Tulligane Woods, riding through the Inny Valley and lunching
by the Inny River in an old School House. Afterwards, a scenic ride
into Waterville via the old Glencar/Waterville road, along the shores
of the famous fishing lake - Lough Currane.
Thursday/Friday
On Thursday the final accommodation transfer is made. The day begins
with a brisk ride to Waterville beach, spending the morning enjoying
some exciting gallops. The panorama of Hoggs Head and Ballinskelligs
Bay conjures up the afternoon ride in Waterville. Afterwards,
both horses and riders are transferred back to Killarney.
Killarney
Riding Stables
is a member of the
Horse Riding Ireland
Marketing Association |
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