Killarney Reeks Trail / Ring of Kerry Trail Ride 2010- Trail Itinenary

- Horseback Adventures Holidays in Kerry :

The trail operates from May to October with arrival at Killarney Riding Stables on Saturday. On Sunday morning, 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.  Friday - departure

 

 

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