Beach & countryside horse riding outside Westport. Guided. 1 hour
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Beach & countryside horse riding outside Westport. Guided. 1 hour
By Ireland Wild Escapes
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Ages 8-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 1h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Riding hat and boots.
What's not included- Food & drinks.
- Riders weight limit is 100kgs/220lbs.
- Start:
- Carrowholly Stables, Carrowholly National School, Rusheen, Westport, Co. Mayo, IrelandPlease arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled start time to gear up etc.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11121P393- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Please advise us of your riding experience: beginner / intermediate or advanced (15 years plus regular riding)?
- Please advise of ages of any children booked
- Riders weight limit of 100kgs/220lbs.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11121P393
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- brendarY6904KU0 contributionsBeautiful walking and horse drawn jaunty.It was gorgeous! We loved Killarney National Park. Part walking and part riding in a horse drawn jaunty. Beautiful and so much fun!Written 21 November 2024
- X7505YEjoshuab0 contributionsJust an epic day filled with amazing sitesAn amazing ferry ride over very smooth sailing. The island itself is a thing of beauty, round every corner there’s breathtaking scenery, wild animals to try and spot along with beautiful old and new architecture.Written 11 November 2024
- 458marykm0 contributionsCape Clear and Fastnet LighthouseFantastic tour! We had enough time on Cape Clear to gave a driver show us the island. Seeing Fastnet Lighthouse was an awesome experience. Our boat circled it several times so we could really see and get fantastic pictures. The staff was friendly and very helpful.Written 21 October 2024
- W3167YWmegant0 contributionsA truly incredible experience!This experience was terrific. The ride was 3 hours long and we covered a lot of distance, even though my husband and I are pretty inexperienced riders. I was sorry that we kind of held the rest of the group back (true riders) but Peter (the head guide and owner of the farm/business) was really great about everything. The views are truly breathtaking and the camaraderie was strong. The weather was changeable throughout (windy, foggy, rainy) but somehow that just added to the amazing-ness of the experience. I told Peter at the end of the ride that it was an experience of a lifetime and I meant it.Written 16 October 2024
- Discover005778317900 contributionsExciting boat tour with island stop offI travelled with my wife the tour having been suggested by Trish from Cork harbour cruises who gave us the contact numbers. The trip was fantastic the views amazing and boat great fun to be in on the open sea. We stopped over on Cape Clear for a few hours on the journey back and enjoyed the walks and had lunch. It was a perfect day and we would recommend it for any group adults and children.Written 14 October 2024
- GatorLove0 contributionsBeautiful views, wonderful experience.I had ridden years ago but not recently. My tour guide Ashley gave a great commentary about the park as we rode and Clive was sweet and fun to ride. Rainbows, red deer, mountains and lakes it was amazing. Wish I had signed up for the two hour tour.Written 14 October 2024
- wendyhM8921CY0 contributionsSeniors on holiday from NYBook it now, what an awesome experience. The weather was wonderful, the shipmates could not have been more helpful about explaining the surrounding area. The cliff's were breathtaking. Last time in April it had been cancelled, this time was perfect.Written 12 October 2024
- teegarooney0 contributionsGreat time!As someone who is an experienced rider, I really enjoyed this 2 hour trail ride through the Killarney National Park. The staff were kind, treated the horses well, and the sights were lovely. Most of the ride was walking with a few points of trotting. Upon arrival, you sign in to the left of the barn (main office) and are instructed to try on helmets and boots to find some that fit (to the right of where you walked in/straight out of the check-in area). The staff match you with a horse that should be well-matched to your experience (or lack thereof) level. In my group it seemed they follow the concept of the most experienced riders go in the back of the group and the least experienced closest to the front, which is typical for trail rides with mixed experience. So don't fear of being left behind if you've barely or never ridden! :)Written 8 October 2024
- CraigJ7680 contributionsWhat a Price Point and That’s not in a Good Way.Gabriel was an entertaining guide and certainly knew the island. Other than that it was the worst value tour I have taken in years and that includes private tours in Italy, Scotland, France, Norway, and Sweden. We prefer private tours but in this case the Hop On Hop Off would have been the better choice.Written 3 October 2024
- ellenwF9975SG0 contributionsEnjoy the sea spray—it’s part of the experience.Great time on the water! Beautiful scenery and courteous staff. Ride up top and enjoy the sea spray! Dress warmly and wear a poncho.Written 3 October 2024
- Linerguy0 contributionsSlieve League from the sea!Overall we had a lovely time, but there were a few things that sort of irked us. First, the trip was supposed to start at 11:30 a.m., but people were late and we didn't get underway until almost noon. The way I see it, it doesn't make sense to hold up dozens of people who were thoughtful enough to arrive on time just to accommodate four people who weren't. Next, we sat on the top deck, thinking we would have an excellent view. Instead, the seats are so close together, and the rows so narrow that it's nearly impossible to see when people on the end seats stand up and take photos. If you were in the middle seats and wanted to stand up and go to the rail, you'd have to fight your way through people who didn't want to stand who were sitting on either side of you. We were lucky to encounter a pod of dolphins, and the captain stopped the boat while they swam around us. Problem was, the people in the end seats would stand at the rail, and so we couldn't really see them. In the company's defense, they did have signs posted on the rail, asking people to not block other people's view, but they said nothing to them when they did. Some information given in the pre-recorded narration was not correct. As we were passing the coastline on our way to Slieve League, it said that the Cunard liner, LUSITANIA, had called there. Being an ocean liner enthusiast and the author of several books on ocean liners - not to mention a collector of ocean liner memorabilia, including items from LUSTANIA - I'm 100% certain the ship did not call anywhere in County Donegal. The only Irish port LUSITANIA called at was Queenstown (now Cobh), where she anchored off Roche's Point. The ship would also occasionally call at Fishguard in Wales on her way to and from Liverpool. County Donegal would be nearly 400 nautical miles out of her way. Having said all this, I will say the crew were super friendly, and we felt perfectly safe. Slieve League is incredible, and although we've seen it from atop, it was amazing to see it at sea level.Written 25 September 2024
- RodW7310 contributionsUnique - Trip of a LifetimeJust a glorious and exciting day out. We were very fortunate with the weather (Ireland Wild Escapes' Cathy had kindly messaged to postpone for two days as our first date's forecast was somewhat "iffy") and, on the way out, enjoyed a relaxed half-way, 2 hour stop to explore some of Cape Clear Island's features. The icing on the cake, though, was a long enough stop, circling really close to Fastnet Rock Lighthouse whilst listening to a very detailed and interesting commentary. The operator, Cape Clear Ferries, was totally professional and helpful, with polite, friendly staff and well-kept boats, especially the larger, faster one out to Fastnet.Written 16 September 2024
- Depoh990 contributionsCan't Recommend Enough!! 5* Loved it :)Absolutely wonderful experience! I spent the whole ride with a smile on my face, the horses, the views, the very nice expert ladies who guided us, everything was just splendid. I want to do this again next time I visit, and I recommend you do the same!Written 16 September 2024
- adoniskebab0 contributionsA great place to visit when in CorkA fantastic up close experience with a knowledgeable guide . We have done the Dublin tour but i would say this tops it . The tots of whiskey and drink at the end are worth the admission fee aloneWritten 10 September 2024
- Jennifer Z0 contributionsMore than I bargained on an already great tripParking as in all of Ireland can be a doozy. It was little unclear where to enter the marina- there’s gates kind of everywhere, but there’s a little free lot west of the ahoy cafe that is perfect. We parked about a block east of there is a mother free lot. Not bad but more walking than our accessibility challenged bodies would have liked. Get there early to get a good seat. Though I do t think there was a bad place to be on the boat. The crew were so pleasant. The weather was gorgeous. We dressed for cool on the water and I was downright hot before we started going. I didn’t need any of the extra layers and was very comfortable. The soundtrack on the way to Slieve League taught about the bay and the area. It’s a bit out, but when get there-majestic! People at the top are TINY. it was so impressive. Worth every penny and had an amazing experience. On our way back to the marina, the captain announced there had been a whale sighting so we were going to make a detour. We made our way to a different part of the bay and after a lot of looking, found about 10 or so dolphins frolicking like it was sea world. They were delightful. And amidst all of that, the whale!! I can’t even explain how impressive it was to see this incredible creature. A huge bonus!Written 8 September 2024
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Feb 2025 • Couples
We visited Carrowholly Stables in Ireland, located just a short drive from Galway. Despite the rainy weather that is typical of Ireland, Carrowholly Riding Stables provided us with an incredible horseback ride through the countryside and along the shores of Clew Bay. Helena, our guide, was not only kind and helpful but also provided clear instructions. While my husband, who is a beginner, required a bit more guidance, I was still able to trot a little.
Although the clouds obscured some of the views, we were fortunate enough to catch glimpses of a rainbow, various shorebirds, and even some seals that Helena pointed out to us.
Carrowholly provided us with boots and helmets.
For future visitors, I highly recommend bringing gloves, a waterPROOF raincoat and pants to ensure that you stay dry and comfortable. Never let a little rain dampen your spirits and prevent you from having a great time.
Although the clouds obscured some of the views, we were fortunate enough to catch glimpses of a rainbow, various shorebirds, and even some seals that Helena pointed out to us.
Carrowholly provided us with boots and helmets.
For future visitors, I highly recommend bringing gloves, a waterPROOF raincoat and pants to ensure that you stay dry and comfortable. Never let a little rain dampen your spirits and prevent you from having a great time.
Written 20 February 2025
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Stephanie R
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Great experience. The instructors are really friendly and knowledgeable. They could sense my nerves and provided a lot of reassurance and encouragement. My friends and I had a great time! It’s really worth doing if you are near by.
Written 14 August 2023
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Kristin
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We had a lovely time! Horses were gentle and guides were very supportive. We had one nervous rider and it was wonderful that she was able to have a guide almost all to herself. We could go as fast or as slow as we were individually comfortable with.
Written 23 July 2023
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Mary
Ennis, Ireland28 contributions
We were 7 mins late for set up. As we reached the gate they we’re leaving at 5 mins before advertised! So if they hadn’t left earlier there might have been a possibility of joining.
Lady in charge said there was nothing she could do. We missed set up and there wasn’t a possibility of rebooking in, as they were busy. Not her fault.
I looked for a partial refund off provider but was refused, € 170 down I would have accepted a partial but alas no lee way!!
Lady in charge said there was nothing she could do. We missed set up and there wasn’t a possibility of rebooking in, as they were busy. Not her fault.
I looked for a partial refund off provider but was refused, € 170 down I would have accepted a partial but alas no lee way!!
Written 9 August 2023
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Hi Mary, thanks for reminding everyone who wants to take this fantastic 1 hour horse ride to arrive ahead of time-we especially ask you on our voucher/ticket you get when you book, to arrive 30 mins before start time, as it takes time to check everyone in and gear everyone up on the horses before we leave. As it is a group ride, the ride will leave promptly and not wait for late comers, as it affects the ride for the rest of the group. No refunds for late comers! as it is your responsibility to arrive on time!
Written 11 August 2023
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Ashley B
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Mar 2023
Helena was a wonderful guide -- my boyfriend is a novice whereas I am a lifelong rider, and we both felt that she catered to our respective experience levels perfectly. Loved riding across the lowlands towards the bay and along country paths with cattle and sheep nearby. The horses (Daisy and Honey, great girls!) were well cared for and didn't drudge along like overworked tourist-ride horses often do. Cantering along the beach in Ireland was a bucket list item for me and I am so thankful for the experience!
Written 3 April 2023
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Jennifer C
Agawam, MA1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Amazing ride with competent and lovely staff. Very good with young and inexperienced riders. Love walking through the ocean at low tide and seeing Croagh Patrick Mountain in the distance. Stunning!
Written 19 August 2022
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Brett B
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Mar 2024 • Couples
This activity was great! We had a real adventure. Great views, an excellent guide, Helena. We had a wonderful time. Our horses, Daisy and Big Mic were gentle and beautiful. Would definitely recommend to other travelers.
Written 18 March 2024
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KT
Chicago, IL39 contributions
This was my daughter’s idea after we rode in Wicklow. We stayed at the Castlecourt and grabbed a cab out there.
The family is wonderful and the horses are all well tempered. There were two children, 6, and 4 in our group, and they did splendidly. We rode up a road and into the water at low tide. We spotted a couple of seals.
We’d definitely do it again.
The family is wonderful and the horses are all well tempered. There were two children, 6, and 4 in our group, and they did splendidly. We rode up a road and into the water at low tide. We spotted a couple of seals.
We’d definitely do it again.
Written 5 June 2023
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jojojensen1962
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Helena guided us through the gorgeous countryside on Daisy and Beauty! Lovely experience! We got great photos of our experience of riding our horses into ocean.
Written 22 April 2023
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Joe
Westport, Ireland2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We had a spectacular time on this ride
Staff and guides were awesome and personable
Eight of us in my family different ages were on the ride
Would highly recommend
Staff and guides were awesome and personable
Eight of us in my family different ages were on the ride
Would highly recommend
Written 2 July 2024
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I want this ride tour so badly but on Thursday is my flight back. Are there any options for tomorrow?
Written 5 July 2022
I have three children who would like to horse ride but have only been on a horse / pony once in their lives.
Would the horse riding you offer be suitable. We are due to visit Galway on 13th July for four days.
Regards,
Shauna Stanford
Written 11 June 2021
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