Horse Riding Holidays - Trails 2010
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Experience history and culture, enjoy the beauty of the unspoiled highland landscapes, sparkling lochs and rivers, heather clad hills and long sandy beaches, with a full weeks trail ride through the heart of the West Highlands. Click on each heading below for more information on each trail:
The Wild Boar Trail (Experienced - Very Experienced)
The Rob Roy Trail (Intermediate - Very Experienced)
The Loch and Forest Trail (Novice - Very Experienced)
Tailor Made Holidays & Trails (Beginner - Very Experienced)
To view availability and see our conditions of booking - see our Availability Page.
Click here for our safety and horse riding abilities guide.
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The Wild Boar Trail (Experienced-Very Experienced)
The Wild Boar trail, sometimes known as the Argyll Castles Trail, is a six day seven night ride from Inveraray to Brenfield, Ardrishaig, located near the Eastern end of the Crinan Canal. This trail includes all breakfasts, lunches, evening meals, a night of live entertainment and complimentary transport to and from Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
The ride is about 150 Km in length and is mostly over private lands with little road work. This trail has a fair amount of fast work in it and the opportunity to take in some jumps and gallop on the beach. Expect to spend around four hours in the saddle each day.
£2195 per person for riders sharing a room
£2405 per person for riders requiring single room accommodation
We have three Argyll Castle Trails scheduled for 2010 (please see our availability page for further details). If you have a group of six or more riders, please contact us as we may be able to schedule a private trail for your group outwith our set dates.
Click here to view the itinerary, or download a pdf version.
The Rob Roy Trail (Intermediate-Very Experienced)
The Rob Roy trail is a six day, seven night ride from Fort William to Inveraray through some of the most spectacular and remote Highland scenery in Scotland. This trail includes all breakfasts and lunches, two evening meals, a night of live entertainment and complimentary transport to and from Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
The ride is about 200 Km in length and is ideal for a fit adventurous rider who is comfortable at canter and is prepared for six hours or more spent in the saddle each day, with an average distance of more than 35 Km covered.
£1995 per person for riders sharing a room
£2135 per person for riders requiring single room accommodation
We have one Rob Roy trail scheduled for September 2010 (please see our availability page for further details). If you have a group of six or more riders, please contact us as we may be able to schedule a private trail outwith our set dates.
Click here to view the itinerary, or download a pdf version.
The Loch and Forest Trail (Novice - Very Experienced)
The Loch and Forest trail is a 5 day, 6 night bed and breakfast package. The trail explores the numerous Lochs in the forest of Knapdale, with interesting and varied riding off track and over deserted forestry roads. Many archaeological and historical sites can be found in this part of Argyll and the Loch & Forest trail visits several Iron-age sites and Highland Clearance villages. This trail includes all breakfasts, picnic lunches, a night of live entertainment and complimentary transport to and from Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
This trail is excellent for the newer rider who wants to improve their riding whilst on trail, and is still great fun for experienced riders who want a quieter week with beautiful scenery and a relaxed pace. Expect to spend around four hours in the saddle each day.
£1395 per person for riders sharing a room
£1515 per person for riders requiring single room accommodation
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Click here to view the itinerary, or download a pdf version.
Tailor Made Holidays & Trails (Beginner - Very Experienced)
We are able to construct tailor made holidays to suit any rider. We can arrange accommodation on site in our newly renovated bunkroom or in local B&Bs or self catering units.
Whether you are looking for a short weekend break or a longer stay with us, we are here with advice and would love to help you organise your perfect horsey break!
We are happy to cater for individuals, groups and families. Our tailor made holidays can be perfect for mixed groups where some members may not want to ride - there are plenty of other activities and places to explore locally. We can also include clay pigeon shooting in any package.
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements as prices will vary depending on length of stay, choice of accommodation and riding package.
£ - Price on application
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Safety
By its nature, riding is a strenuous demanding activity that requires the participants to be alert and in good health. Such conditions are necessary to safeguard the welfare of the horses and to ensure your personal safety, together with the safety of other riders, bystanders and property. Bearing this in mind you are, before you ride, required to bring to our attention, details of any ailment, injury, (previous or existing), disability or other medical condition either personal or relating to a member of a group for which you may be responsible, which may affect, interfere with, or cause a problem during the forthcoming riding activity Such information must be given regardless of whether you or the person concerned believe the condition or ailment to be of no significance. Please also indicate your riding standard as defined below, with other details you may like to add.
Your attention is also drawn to the fact that a significant proportion of the riding activities may occur over rough, uneven and sometimes steep ground, and therefore greater vigilance and attention to instruction is necessary. Smoking in and around the stables, and on horseback is prohibited, as is the use of mobile phones on horseback unless with the specific agreement of the ride leader.
We sincerely hope that the above conditions do not in any way spoil or detract from your ride, however before mounting any horse under the control of Argyll Trail Riding, or Castle Riding Centre, and or participating in any activity offered by Brenfield Activities, you are required to acknowledge having read and understood the above safety conditions, and that you participate in these activities at your own risk, by signing below, or in the safety book at the riding centre.
Riding Abilities
Beginner - Someone who has never ridden, or ridden once or twice.
Novice - Someone who has ridden before, can walk with confidence and has experienced some trotting.
Intermediate - Someone who is competent and capable of performing a rising trot, and who has experienced some cantering and able to apply correct aids to guiding and stopping the horse.
Experienced - Someone who is competent and capable of a canter, and who has performed some galloping and jumping using correct aids.
V.Experienced - Someone who is competent and capable and can demonstrate the correct aids in all disciplines of horsemanship including jumping, and who is comfortable riding a forward going horse.