Clew bay ireland4/30/2023 Tuesday : Today we start at the village of Culeen for the Culeen Ride. Saturday : Depart after breakfast with fond memories of your equestrian adventure. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your host Padraic in one of Westport's fine restaurants. We ride along Cross Strand and Carrowniskey beach again before returning to our base where you will say goodbye to your equine companion. There are many standing stones in the area dating back to megalithic times. We can see the coastline of Connemara in the distance. We picnic next to Clapper Bridge (the bridge with the eyes). There are ample opportunities to gallop today. Patrick (Ireland's patron saint) and Brackloon before finishing the day at Cloona.įriday : For the final day of our trail we make our way to Doughmakeon and to ride the beach at Carrowniskey before crossing the Carrowniskey river and on to Cross Strand. Then on to Teevnacroagha where we ride in the footsteps of St. We ride through Prospect and picnic near the ruins of a holmestead which dates back to pre famine times. ![]() This mountain path gives us a great view of Clew Bay. Thursday : Today we start at Cloona just outside of Westport and take the Skelp Ride which brings us towards the east side of Croagh Patrick (Ireland's Holy Mountain which has been a site of worship for over 3,000 years.). We then head for Carrowniskey beach where we can canter and gallop before returning to base. Clare Island (Grainne Uaile, Ireland’s famous Pirate Queen resided there in the 1500,s and controlled all the waters of Clew Bay) and Inishturk Island can clearly be seen. This takes us over a mountain pass, close to a megalithic burial site (one of many in the area), through the Carrowniskey River and on to the bog roads at Feenone. Wednesday : Today we start at Formoyle for the Feenone Ride. We then return via a river crossing at Bellakip to finish the day at Culeen. We picnic on the bog and get to see the harvesting of the bog peat at close hand. This ride takes us to the west of Croagh Patrick, through quiet country lanes at Kilsallagh and Kinnock and then to bog roads at Dereen where we will have some long canters. Tuesday: Today we start at the village of Culeen for the Culeen Ride. After riding there is a chance for riders to visit the round tower and monastic site which dates back to the 7th century. This takes us through the villages of Curvey, Lankill and Knappagh Beg where we picnic on the shores of Knappagh Lake, then on to Drumhill before returning to Aughagower via Peggy's Boreen. After an assessment ride in the indoor arena, riders and horses are transferred to the village of Aughagower for the Aughagower Ride. Monday : Transfer to Drummindoo Stud to meet your host Padraic Foy, your horse and the other riders. Sunday : On arrival to Westport, check in to your accommodation which is where you will be staying for the trail.
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