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Coastal Cavaliers' Week Horseriding Adventure |
17th - 23rd April |
Travel across Cowal on a 5-day point-to-point ride with Wilder Ways. Travel from Argyll’s Secret Coast through Glendaruel to the beautiful Mirror Loch and its majestic hills. This is a chance to explore the unknown majesty of Cowal, from the beauty of its beaches and coves, through craggy mountain and woodland trails to the tranquil beauty of Loch Eck and Loch Fyne. This ride is five full days of exciting riding followed by evenings in comfortable inns and lodges, and opportunities to sample fabulous, locally sourced food and Scottish hospitality.
The riding starts from Portavadie where you will enjoy some coastal treasures, secret coves and golden sands with stunning views out to the Isle of Arran. From here your journey will take youalong the winding River Ruel, through historic Glendaruel renowned for its rich green pastures and baronial halls. You will then head up over the hills and through the woodlands descending down into the village of Strachur with views of Loch Fyne, famous for its Scottish salmon and vivid pink sunsets. On the last day you will ride around Lock Eck, the Mirror Loch, stopping to picnic on the shore and stay overnight at a remote Lodge, miles from the nearest road. You'll canter along forest trails and climb up to 200m along a craggy hill track to look out across the loch from above and the stunning mountain scenery. In places you'll scramble through ancient woodland, dripping with moss and lichens - watch out for unicorns!! You will travel ~80km on horseback in this week.
Trip Details
This is a point-to-point ride from Portavadie to Strachur.
Start – 5pm April 17th at our pop-up riding centre at Stillaig Farm, Portavadie
Transfers – at additional cost, transfers are available from Glasgow airport or other location as agreed (see directions for more info). Once you are here, all local transport is included as is luggage transportation between the evening spot overs.
Riding – 5 days
Lunches – picnic on the hoof, provided by Wilder Ways
Accommodation – 6 nights (Portavadie, local farmhouse B&B, Melldalloch Lodges, camping huts and Whistlefield Inn - subject to availability)
Evening meals – local seafood restaurants and cosy pubs
Other – enjoy the luxury of good soak in an outdoor hot tub and heated infinity pool
Finish – 10am April 23rd from the village of Strachur.
£1,395 |
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