4 Day Wilderness Journey: A Short Break Horse Riding Adventure in Mull of Kintyre, Argyll
Glen Kerran Farm, Southend, Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6PJ Scotland
Horse Riding Holiday in Scotland
This listing has one of the 10 most popular offers available in in the United Kingdom
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. This holiday includes 3 full days trail-riding plus 3 nights all-inclusive accommodation. It is a short but very sweet, action-packed adventure for anyone limited on time but still big on adventure. Be immersed in all things horse within this glorious and beautiful setting and let us take you on the adventure of your dreams, be that climbing mountains, galloping beaches or swimming horses in the sea!
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 83kg
- Horse height range: 13hh - 16.2hh
- Horse breed: a mixture of types from native breeds (i.e. Connemara, Irish Cob) to more exotic breeds (i.e. Appaloosa, Arab, Irish Sports Horse, Hackney x)
- Tack type: English
Highlights
- 3 days of horse riding, approximately 6 hours on the saddle per day
- Navigate wild terrain and natural obstacles in the "Call of the Wild" ride
- Enjoy the wind on your hair as you gallop on the beach
- 4 nights accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation within Mull of Kintyre
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
3 days with instruction
Airport transfer included:
Campbeltown Airport / RAF Machrihanish
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Parking lot
You’ll stay in a remote, 150-year-old Scottish farmhouse and feast on delicious homegrown and local produce morning, noon, and night. With comfortable and characterful accommodation and beautifully eccentric hosts, your evenings are as much of an adventure as the riding.
Program
This trip is NOT suitable for beginner riders but is open to novice riders who are competent at rising trot and have at least some experience at canter.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive at the farm (check in from 4pm) in time to settle before dinner at 7pm. 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 a morning of getting to know your horse, with some grooming and massage and a little horsemanship work. This will start building your relationship with your new steed, forming a solid foundation for the trip ahead. After lunch, take that newfound friendship and test it over an afternoon hack away the farm towards the hills of the next day’s ride. Get familiar with your steed over diverse terrain and start to get a sense of the adventures your hosts have in store for you over the rest of the week!
Day 3:
You will hit the hills with a big full day trail ride across the countryside, giving you the chance to bond with your horse and enjoy wide open views. Navigate wild terrain and natural obstacles as you traverse the peninsula east to west and along one of its highest ridges. Be prepared for a long day in the saddle, this day is truly the “Call of the Wild”.
Day 4:
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 horse and rider gun down the sand without a worry in the world. Be prepared for the taste of some of that sand in your teeth as the racing heats up. This day epitomises the “Thunder of Hooves; The Pound of your Heart”. For those not yet comfortable with gallop, do not worry, speed on the beach is optional. At a slower pace, you can enjoy the tranquillity and sparkle of this beautiful coastline. Standard departure is at the end of this day’s riding.
Throughout your trip, you are encouraged to get your ‘hands dirty’ and look after your horse as if it were your own (don’t worry, Wilder Ways supports you to do this). The trust this builds between you and your horse helps to bring the very best out of this journey.
This action packed 3 days will leave you feeling exhilarated, empowered and totally in love with your horse.
This itinerary is an example - exact routes may change due to weather, tides or other factors or be ridden in reverse.
Trip Details
- Arrival – On the Thursday afternoon, the day before the ride starts. Check-in is any time from 4pm and before dinner is served at 7pm.
- Daily Schedule – Subject to the specifics of each day’s riding, but generally breakfast is at 8.30am, you ride 10am-4pm and dinner is at 7pm.
- Riding – 3 full days riding (~6 hours in the saddle per day) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Riding Ability – This trip is physically demanding due to the hours in the saddle, the remoteness of the area and the varied and challenging terrain. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner riders but is open to novice riders who are competent at rising trot and have at least some experience at canter.
- Rest Day – There is no scheduled rest day during this Short Break.
- Lunches – A picnic ‘on the hoof’ will be provided by Wilder Ways each day.
- Accommodation – 3 nights’ accommodation in the remote, 150 year-old Scottish farmhouse. Additional nights’ accommodation, evening meal and breakfast can be provided at £150pppn, subject to availability.
- Evening meals – 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. Wilder Ways pride itself in the home grown produce (including pork, lamb, veggies, herbs, eggs and fruit) and other top quality local fare (i.e. seafood, breads 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 they call is ‘craic’.
- Transfers – Wilder Ways provides a transfer between Campbeltown airport or Campbeltown bus stop and the Farm. If you need this, please contact us to confirm a suitable pick-up time before booking your travel.
- Finish – This trip finishes on the Sunday evening after you return from the ride at approximately 4pm.
- Departure – Bedrooms must be vacated by 10am on the last day of riding (i.e. Sunday). However, guests will be able to re-enter a bathroom for washing prior to their departure from the farm at the end of the day. If you require an additional nights’ accommodation, evening meal and breakfast to better suit your travel logistics, this can be provided at £150pppn, subject to availability.
- Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included but you are welcome to bring your own bottle.
Location
This holiday takes place at Mull of Kintyre, Scotland.
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)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
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
GLA
Glasgow Airport
93 km
Transfer not provided
CAL
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.
Airport: Campbeltown Airport / RAF Machrihanish
Airport transfer included: Campbeltown Airport / RAF Machrihanish
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
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.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookHorseRidingHolidays.com. All major credit cards supported.
119504
Similar Horse Riding Holidays you might like
Why choose BookHorseRidingHolidays.com
Largest Selection
Friendly Customer Service
Offers for every budget
Best Price