Crossing Kintyre

BRAND NEW ADVENTURE FOR 2026!

Are you a pioneer? Want to be the first to ride unchartered territory?

Over the last decade Wilder Ways has taken our Wilderlings to the farthest corners of your imagination and some of the wildest parts of Scotland. Always seeking new adventures to share with you - we are excited to present our first new route in 5 years - and its set to be a belter!

FULL WEEK ADVENTURE

2026 DATES

(SUNDAY – SUNDAY, INCLUDES 5 DAYS RIDING + 1 REST DAY + 7 NIGHTS ALL INCLUSIVE)

APR 26TH - MAY 3RD
MAY 3RD - 10TH
aug 30th - sept 6th
sept 6th - sept 13th

PRICE: £3,775 PER PERSON (INCLUDES ALL RIDING, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND TRANSFERS WITHIN MULL OF KINTYRE. PRICE IS PER PERSON BASED ON TWO PEOPLE SHARING A ROOM. SINGLE ROOMS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND A £25 PER NIGHT. SUPPLEMENT.

Adventure Summary

Since we moved to Kintyre in the summer of 2019 we have been dreaming of riding across this stunning peninsula and, after all these years building this in our minds eye – finally it is here - our next fantastic holiday creation.

For all wildlings old and new – our latest adventure awaits. New routes, new challenges, new friends. Scramble the wilds, gallop the beaches, breathe in the silence of secret glens and sing from the empty hilltops. This is our great Crossing Kintyre expedition.

Across the far-flung south-west tip of Scotland, this ride is a week-long exploration of this dramatic back-water as well as a challenge to yourself. Riding from point-to-point, you will get to see the best of this panoramic landscape. Climb heathery hills, swim in the sea, race along the golden sand, find secret ways through uncharted woodland. Over seven days you and your horse will go further into the wilds than you will ever have thought possible by hoof.

This long and narrow peninsula is never more than 11 miles wide, so you are always close to the sea, with some of the finest island views in Scotland. Its fertile glens encouraged Viking, Scot and Irish settlers. Its rugged rocky coasts attracted fishermen and pirates. Yet you can go down to the beach year-round and still have the scenery to yourself.

At Wilder Ways, we help you to build a relationship with your horse by empowerment through adventure. By steering you through a variety of natural challenges you will learn to trust one another and us, building on those experiences to improve your horsemanship and expand your personal horizons.

This holiday includes 5 full days riding adventures, and an exciting rest-day activity (what can it be?) plus 7 nights all-inclusive accommodation. It is action packed and not for the faint-hearted. Be immersed in all things horse within this glorious and beautiful region and let us take you on an adventure of your dreams.

Although your horse will stay out on the trail, you’ll return each night to our remote, 150 year-old Scottish farmhouse (so you don’t have to keep unpacking) and feast on delicious home grown and local produce morning, noon and night. With comfortable and characterful accommodation and beautifully eccentric hosts, your evenings are as much of an adventure as the riding.

Just bring your appetite for adventure and your love of horses and leave the rest up to us.

This trip is available only to fit and adventurous riders, comfortable at canter. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner or novice riders.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at the farm (check in from 4pm) in time to settle before dinner at 7pm. Relax into your surroundings and let the banter start flowing. Share your own horse history and set your wish list for the trip.

Days 2-7: And we’re off. But you won’t find any spoilers here. You will either ride south to north or north to south, and with a little east to west thrown in but where shall we go? Well, that’s the mystery. For us to know and for you to find out on the hoof. It’ll be wild, it’ll be beautiful, it’ll be the stunning West Coast of Scotland. We’ll climb, canter, slide, swim and snuggle with our horses. You’ll learn to trust your steed over rough terrain and feel their strength, their willingness and their companionship. What we can confirm here and now, is that it will be an action-packed adventure full of joy and surprise, in that wild, ‘trip of a lifetime’ kind of way that Wilder Ways is known for.

Day 5: A day out of the saddle to stretch your legs but there’s no rest for the wicked. Today you’ll embark on a mystery excursion – what can it be?

Day 8: Sadly, the end has come, it’s departure day. After breakfast you can bid farewell to your trusty steed, the farm, the animals and us. Until next time …

Throughout your trip we encourage you to get your ‘hands dirty’ and look after your horse as if it were your own (don’t worry, we’ll support you to do this). The trust this builds between you and your horse helps to bring the very best out of this journey.

This intense 5 days of riding will leave you feeling exhilarated, empowered and totally in love with your horse.

This itinerary is an example - exact routes may change due to weather, tides or other factors or be ridden in reverse.

Trip Details

Arrival – On the Sunday afternoon, the day before the ride starts. Check-in is any time from 4pm onwards, dinner is served at 7pm.

Daily Schedule – This is subject to the specifics of each days' riding, but generally breakfast is at 8.30am, we ride 10am-4pm and dinner is at 7pm.

Riding – 5 full days riding (~6 hours in the saddle per day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Riding Ability – This trip is quite physically demanding due to the terrain and the time in the saddle. This trip is available only to fit and adventurous riders, comfortable at canter. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner or novice riders.

Rest Day – Thursday is a day out of the saddle and a mystery excursion – lunch and dinner are included.
Lunches – A picnic ‘on the hoof’ will be provided each day that we are on a full day trail ride. A packed lunch will be provided on the rest day if required.

Accommodation – 7 nights’ accommodation in our remote, 150 year-old Scottish farmhouse. Additional nights’ accommodation, evening meal and breakfast can be provided at £150pppn, subject to availability.

Evening meals – Each night you will feast at our farmhouse with ‘horse tv’ streaming live from the comfort of the dining room window! Enjoy a home-cooked, 2-course meal made with love. We pride ourselves on our home-grown produce (including pork, lamb, veggies, eggs, herbs and fruit) and other top quality local fare (i.e. seafood, breads and cheeses). Your hosts will eat with you at least 2 nights during the trip to share stories and some great Scottish banter – or as we call it ‘craic’.

Transfers – We provide a transfer between Campbeltown airport or Campbeltown bus stop and the Farm. If you need this, please contact us to confirm a suitable pick-up time before booking your travel. This is usually about 6-6.30pm

Finish – The last ride will finish on Saturday at 4pm. On the Saturday evening your Wilder Ways hosts will join you for a special finale dinner. You will enjoy a last evening’s sleep in the peace and tranquillity of the farm before returning home after breakfast he next morning.

Departure – Check out is by 11am.

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included but you are welcome to bring your own bottle.