Killarney Reeks Trail / Ring of Kerry Horse Trail RideTake a guided trail ride through the heart of the famous Ring of Kerry with the Killarney Reeks Trail. Operating dates from May to October, see below : 2012 See more details end of this page or E-mail us here. A 3 Night / 2 day Mini-Trail is also on offer on these dates 2012, See Special Offers for further details Arrival, check-in day is Saturdays. Departure check-out in Friday.
- If there is a group of 4+ riders wishing to travel out of season please contact us and we will try to facilitate - Minimum of 2 riders for trail to depart The Killarney Reeks Trail / Ring of Kerry Trail Ride: 6 nights Bed and Breakfast Accommodation and 5 days Horse Riding
Our trail operates from May to October with arrival for the 6 night / 5 day trail on Saturday and departure Friday. If you are participating on the 3 night / 2 day trial ride arrival is also on Saturday but departure is then on Tuesday.
Sunday and Monday nights are spent in the quaint village of Glenbeigh. (Glenbeigh comes from Gleann Beithe, the Glen of the Birch Trees). The village is almost entirely by mountains, and the area offers a famous friendliness and humour which is nowhere better found than in this tranquil and charming region of Kerry. Thescenery is breath-taking, with the River Behy and Rossbeigh Strand close by. The area is full of history and such a destination as Winns Folly Castle is well worth a visit.
Tuesday morning brings the next move, so riders need to have all luggage packed and down stairs for when they are collected. Today is a relaxing trail, giving horses and riders a chance to recover after the last two days and get ready for the next two. The morning ride takes the group from Kells Station through the bogs of Cnoc Bawn and on to Liss Bawn, with some spectacular views of Caherciveen and its surrounds. It then continues on through Island Boy and the Inny Valley and finishes for the day alongside the Tulligane Woods, where we have an Old School House dating back to 1915.
On Wednesday riders are brought back to the Old School House and the group has an adventurous morning in Tulligane Woods, riding through the Inny Valley and lunching back at the School House along side the Inny River. The afteroon ride takes a scenic route into Waterville along the old Glencar/Waterville road, with splendid views of the famous fishing lake - Lough Currane.
And finally, Friday brings everyones departure, check-out after breakfast. We are happy to assist Clients with arrangements for collections from Kerry, Cork and Shannon Airports. Deposits are fully refundable, if notification in writing is received at least 60+ days before departure date. If you require additional nights in Killarney (beginning or end of holiday) just take a look at our links page for suggested accommodations. Visa, Mastercard, American Express all welcome. Killarney Reeks Trail and The Ring of Kerry Trail Ride reserve the right to change any detail or price without prior notice.
The 2012 Prices for the 'Killarney Reeks Trail / Ring of Kerry Trail Ride' are as follows: 6 Night / 5 Day Trail Ride is €1,295 Euros per person sharing (2 per room). Single Supplement of €150 Euro where applicable 3 Night / 2 Day Trail Ride is €495 Euro per person sharing (2 per room). Single Supplement of €75 Euro where applicable
Price includes, 6 or 3 Nights in B&B Accommodations with Breakfast each morning (rooms with private shower/toilet), 5 or 2 days Trail Riding, lunch on trail days, horse, tack and guide. Evening Meals and arrival/ depature transfers are NOT included in this price. Insurance: Killarney Reeks Trail recommend that all clients take out personal accident as well as baggage insurance, as the Killarney Reeks Trail can in no way be responsible for accident, loss, damage or injury to person or baggage. We advise all riders to bring comfortable riding gear - gloves, long riding boots with riding pants or short boots and chaps with riding pants or long chaps (whichever you are most comfortable in), hard hat, a rain coat and rain pants, and warm clothing.
Minimum of 2 riders for trail to depart- If there is a group of 4+ riders wishing to travel out of season please contact us and we will try to facilitate. |
Why not explore the highlands of Kerry with us, taking in the majestic MacGillycuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain range. Our trail ride covers a variety of terrain - country lanes, forests, mountain tracks, bogs and some of the beaches at Waterville and on the magnificent 6.4km (4 miles) stretch of golden sand at Rossbeigh. The Iveragh Peninsula stretches south-west from Killarney and has many places of historic and archaeological interest along the world renowned Ring of Kerry. The Trail Ride Package includes accommodation in Killarney, Glenbeigh and Waterville, luggage transfer to each accommodation, lunch each day, horse, tack and guide. The trail is led at all times by an experienced guide(s) and we take special care of nervous riders.
On Sunday morning with horses, riders and all luggage ready, the day begins with a short trip to the base of Seefinn Mountain, (about 20 minutes drive) where the first day's ride begins. Once we have introduced horses and riders, the group heads off, and up over the Windy Gap, taking in panoramic views and the splendour of Caragh Lake and the valleys beyond. Oncce the Windy Gap has been conquered, the ride continues on to Coomasaharn Lake enclosed by Horseshoe mountain, followed by a scenic ride over an Irish Bog. The first day finishs for at our stables in Mountain Stage.
After breakfast on Monday the riders return to the stables of the previous evening to begin the second day of the trail ride. Today is spent on Rossbeigh beach, galloping through the waters edge and along stretches of golden sand. The day finishs with the ride taking the old Cliff road back to the stables with stunning views of Dingle Bay and the Dingle Penninsula.
Tuesday and Wednesday nights are spent in the small coastal village of Waterville (meaning the little whirlpool). The village, nestles on a narrow strip of land between Lough Currane and the Atlantic Ocean,right in the heart of south-west Kerry. Its location between the seashore and the impressive mountains and headlands, gives the area many interesting scenic points and fine beaches. By all accounts, the first Celtic invaders are reputed to have landed in Ballinskelligs Bay, coming ashore near the village. The beginnings of the Gaelic Nation are echoed by the Archaeological remains on Church Island, Derrynane Abbey and Skellig Michael tp name but a few, thus giving the area a wealth of history.
Thursday is the final day of riding on the trail and also the day the last accommodation transfer is made. The morning begins with either a brisk ride to Waterville beach, enjoying some exciting gallops or a trip aroung the panorama of Hoggs Head and Ballinskelligs Bay (The tide dictates which one we do first) Once we finish riding for the day, its time for riders to say good bye to their horses and guide(s) before everyone and everything is transferred back to Killarney. This last night is spent in Killarney accommodation.