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Short Break and Horse Riding Holiday in Scotland
Short but very sweet, this action-packed holiday has every experience your wildest dreams could imagine. This is THE horse-riding adventure in Scotland for any fanatical rider. This holiday takes place from Thursday to Sunday, it includes horseback archery, beach gallop, and cross-country jumping over three days.
Highlights
- 3 days of horse riding, approximately 6 hours on the saddle per day
- Channel your inner warrior in a horseback archery
- Experience show-jumping in the arena
- Enjoy the thrill of a cross-country course
- Opportunity to gallop on the beach
- 4 nights accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation within Mull of Kintyre
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
You’ll stay in a remote, 150-year-old characterful Scottish farmhouse and feast on delicious homegrown and local produce morning, noon, and night. With comfortable and characterful accommodations and beautifully eccentric hosts, your evenings are as much of an adventure as the riding.
Program
This holiday includes 3 full days of adventures plus 3 nights of all-inclusive accommodation. Action-packed and immersed in all things horse. Let Wilder Ways take you on an adventure of your dreams, be that firing arrows from a horse, galloping beaches and swimming horses in the sea, or cross-country jumping – you are going to get to do it ALL!
Just bring your appetite for adventure and your love of horses, and leave the rest up to Wilder Ways.
This trip is available only to fit and adventurous riders, comfortable at canter. Prior jumping or horseback archery experience is NOT required. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner or novice riders.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at the farm (check-in from 4 p.m.) in time to settle before dinner at 7 p.m. Relax into your surroundings, and let the banter start flowing. Share your own horse history and set your wish list for the trip.
Day 2
The trip will start with horseback archery. Nothing can prepare you for the thrill and satisfaction of shooting arrows from a running horse. It connects you to your warrior past in a way that is both instinctive and exhilarating. Spend the morning grasping the skills from the ground before you put this together onto your trusted steed in the afternoon. Although horseback archery may take a ‘lifetime to master’, the skills involved are ‘easy to learn’, allowing you to quickly get a feel for this exciting pastime.
Day 3
From arrows to obstacles, today you take some true leaps of faith – it's jumping day. The morning will be spent show-jumping in the arena to hone your skills and build confidence and trust between you and your steed. In the afternoon, let loose and fully enjoy the thrill of a cross-country course – the buzz created is really very empowering for the horse and rider. The whole day will be fully coached.
Day 4
Let’s kick back and head for the coast. Feel the wind in your hair and the salty, sandy air in your face as hooves thunder down the beach. There is nothing quite like the feeling of freedom and pure joy as the horse and rider gun down the sand without worry in the world. Be prepared for the taste of some of that sand as the racing heats up. This day epitomizes the “Thunder of Hooves; The Pound of your Heart”.
For those not comfortable with a gallop, do not worry this is optional, you can still enjoy the tranquillity and sparkle of this stunning coastline. Standard departure is at the end of this day’s riding.
This itinerary is an example - exact routes may change due to weather, tides, or other factors or be ridden in reverse.
Throughout your trip, Wilder Ways encourages you to get your ‘hands dirty’ and look after your horse as if it were your own (don’t worry, the team will support you to do this). This builds a trust that brings the very best to come out of this journey.
These action-packed 3 days will leave you feeling exhilarated, empowered, very proud of yourself, and totally in love with your horse.
Note: These specific trips may also be run as a full week. Ask Wilder Ways if you are interested.
Trip details
Arrival – On Thursday afternoon, the day before the ride starts. Check-in is any time from 4 p.m. and before dinner is served at 7 p.m.
Daily schedule – Subject to the specifics of each day's riding, but generally breakfast is at 8.30 a.m., you ride 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m.
Riding – 3 full days (~3-6 hours in the saddle per day) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Riding ability – This trip is physically demanding due to the diversity of disciplines included and time in the saddle. This trip is available only to fit and adventurous riders, comfortable at canter. Prior jumping or horseback archery experience is NOT required. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner or novice riders.
Rest day – There is no scheduled rest day during this short break.
Lunches – Lunch will be provided in the farmhouse on the archery and jumping days. A picnic ‘on the hoof’ will be provided on the beach day.
Accommodation – 3 nights’ accommodation at a characterful local guesthouse set on its own private beach. Additional nights’ accommodation and evening meals can be provided at 150 GBP per person per night, subject to availability.
Evening meals – Each night you will feast at our farmhouse with ‘horse tv’ streaming live from the comfort of the dining room window! Enjoy a home-cooked 2-course meal made with love. Wilder Ways prides itself in homegrown produce (including pork, lamb, veggies, herbs, and fruit) and other top-quality local fayres (i.e. seafood, bread, and cheeses). Your hosts will eat with you at least 1 night during the trip to share stories and some great Scottish banter – or as people call it ‘craic’.
Transfers – Wilder Ways can provide a transfer between Campbeltown airport or Campbeltown bus stop and the Farm. If you need this, please let them know and confirm a suitable pick-up time before booking your travel.
Finish – This trip finishes on Sunday evening after you return from the ride at approximately 4 p.m.
Departure – Bedrooms must be vacated by 10 a.m. on the last day of riding (i.e. Sunday). However, guests will be able to re-enter their bathrooms for washing prior to their departure from the farm at the end of the day. If you require an additional night’s accommodation and an evening meal to better suit your travel logistics, this can be provided at 150 GBP per person per nigh, subject to availability.
Location
This horse riding holiday takes place in Mull of Kintyre, Scotland.
Kintyre is a place that time forgot. Well off the beaten track, and surrounded by a beautiful coastline and stunning island views, this place is full of wildlife and steeped in Scottish history and folklore. Add to this recipe the Wilder Ways founders Cara and Nikki who are passionate about creating exhilarating, empowering, and memorable experiences – you are in for a real treat.
Food
Breakfast is at 8.30 a.m. For lunch, a picnic ‘on the hoof’ will be provided each day.
Each night you will feast at the farmhouse with ‘horse tv’ streaming live from the comfort of the dining room window! Enjoy a home-cooked 2-course meal made with love.
The Wilder Ways team prides itself in homegrown produce (including pork, lamb, veggies, herbs, and fruit) and other top-quality local fayre (i.e. seafood, bread, and cheeses).
Your hosts will eat with you for at least 1 night during the trip to share stories and some great Scottish banter – or as local people call it ‘craic’.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- All riding
- 3 nights accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers within Mull of Kintyre
What's not included
- Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks (you are welcome to bring your own bottle)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Glasgow Airport
93 km
Transfer not provided
Campbeltown Airport / RAF Machrihanish
11 km
Transfer included
Driving directions from Glasgow
- To get to Glen Kerran by car, you take the A82 out of Glasgow, turning left (looks straight on) at Tarbet (Loch Lomond) onto the A83 signposted Campbeltown and follow the main west coastal road down the peninsula.
- This will take you through Inveraray, Lochgilphead and Tarbert (Loch Fyne) before reaching Campbeltown.
- From Campbeltown take the B842 towards Southend, following this road (via Stewarton) until you see the left-hand turn-off for Wilder Ways at PA28 6PJ.
- Please note several local farms have the same postcode so please watch the signage also.
- Once on the driveway, follow this approximately 1 km until you reach the farmhouse on your right.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Campbeltown Airport / RAF Machrihanish (CAL). Wilder Ways can provide a transfer between Campbeltown airport or Campbeltown bus stop and the farm. If you need this, please let Wilder Ways know and confirm a suitable pick-up time before booking your travel.
The closest international airport is Glasgow International. There is a small shuttle flight (Loganair) that runs daily to Campbeltown which is relatively inexpensive if you book in advance, takes only 40 minutes, and lands its characterful 16-seater plane on the UK’s longest runway. There are typically 2 flights per day.
Arrival by bus
There is a regular bus service between Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Campbeltown (Citylink service 926). Buchanan bus station is easily accessible from all mainline Glasgow train stations and is a 30-minute shuttle bus ride from Glasgow airport. There are several buses per day and the journey to Campbeltown takes just over 4 hours. Please note, a few buses go via Glasgow airport.
Arrival by ferry
An alternative for drivers is to take the car-ferry from Ardrossan to Campbeltown. This runs three times a week during the summer and advance booking is essential.
Transfers between Campbeltown & The Farm
For those arriving by public transport, we will provide a taxi transfer between Glen Kerran Farm and Campbelltown Airport or Campbelltown Bus Stop. Please let the Wilder Ways know and confirm where and when you will arrive and depart into Campbeltown. All transfers included in your adventure will be provided.
Arrival by taxi
If you wish for any additional transport, it is possible to book a local taxi, but please note this must be in advance since there are no taxi ranks nearby.
Wilder Ways do not offer transfers from Glasgow Airport. However, local firm Roy’s Taxis, are offering our customers a special discounted rate between Glasgow Airport and Glen Kerran Farm for any flights with a pickup time before 5 p.m. This discounted rate is 250 GBP (one way) and can carry up to 6 passengers. This option allows you to travel in comfort without the worry of onward public transport connections or associated COVID safety. The drive time is approximately 3.5 - 4 hours. If you wish to utilize this offer, please let Wilder Ways know. Please note, a 10 GBP per hour supplement will be applied for any delayed flights.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
