Mull of Kintyre
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Glen Kerran farm is just north of Southend in the Mull of Kintyre. This is now our new home base for us and the Herd. This is a very exciting and lifelong project which we look forward to sharing with you.
Trail riding In July 2019 we first opened up our home to offer week long and short break trail riding adventure holidays around the Kintyre peninsula. This area is thick with history and surrounded by stunning beaches, grassy farms and craggy sea cliffs, with beautiful views across to the Isles of Islay, Jura, Gigha, Ailsa Craig and even Ireland. |
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Home from home with a twist of luxury without the chores
We have given the 150-year-old Glen Kerran farmhouse a Wilder Ways make-over so you can stay with us during your holiday. Spend your down time hosted by us in this traditional and quaint Scottish farmhouse. Enjoy homely creature comforts in the welcoming cosy living room and be both relaxed and inspired by the stunning views from the dining room with our menagerie just outside the window; horses, sheep, cats, dogs and chickens never far away; and the local wildlife making regular appearances. The bedrooms are all country styled. The largest double room (also available as a family room) is ensuite, with the other 3 rooms being available as doubles or twins and sharing 2 bathrooms between them, one with a shower and the other with a bath to soak any weary muscles. |
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Food glorious, guilt free, food
We at Wilder Ways love food and we are passionate about environmental sustainability and self-sufficiency. We therefore aim to source our all our ingredients responsibly and as far as possible locally. Our fresh produce comes straight from our farm and other local producers within Kintyre. Most of our ‘dry stores’ come from Greencity, a Glasgow based company trading in ethically sourced quality produce and championing co-operative working. During your stay with us you will therefore be treated to some local gastronomic delights and wholesome home cooking, with the best twists of Scottish cuisine and hospitality. And you can do all of this guilt free, knowing your food has low mileage, your meat is free range and pre-loved, and you can even help pick your own veg and collect the eggs! |
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Winter adventures
One of the most exciting things about this new home base is that we get to create exciting new winter adventures too. From October - March we will introduce a whole host of new products from half day activities to various themed holidays including:
This is all possible because in winter 2019 we will be busy developing a new indoor school. This facility has been previously missing from Argyll and we are excited to be able to share this facility with you from April 2020. There will be opportunities for individual riders, clubs, instructors and organisations to hire this facility for their own uses as well as opportunities to participate in a series of Wilder Ways events to be run throughout the year. So please watch our social media pages and blog page on this site to keep up to date with the arena build and to be the first to learn of hear when our new products go live.
One of the most exciting things about this new home base is that we get to create exciting new winter adventures too. From October - March we will introduce a whole host of new products from half day activities to various themed holidays including:
- Riding lessons (adults and kids)
- Weekly kids Saddle Club
- Natural horsemanship training
- Show jumping training and local friendly competitions
- Gymkhana games
- Confidence building
- Yoga for riders
- Horse-back archery
- And even non-horse activities like our ‘Sheep to Shawl’ short break.
This is all possible because in winter 2019 we will be busy developing a new indoor school. This facility has been previously missing from Argyll and we are excited to be able to share this facility with you from April 2020. There will be opportunities for individual riders, clubs, instructors and organisations to hire this facility for their own uses as well as opportunities to participate in a series of Wilder Ways events to be run throughout the year. So please watch our social media pages and blog page on this site to keep up to date with the arena build and to be the first to learn of hear when our new products go live.
Explore Kintyre
Kintyre is laden with natural wonders and historical relics. Its remoteness is a also driver for high levels of entrepreneurship. These factors combined give rise to loads of interesting features and businesses to explore. So whilst you are here on your Wilder Ways adventure, be sure to check out some of the other hidden treasures in this area.
If you are looking to extend your stay to Explore Kintyre, check out our neighbours Lephenstrath Holiday Cottages. They offer self catered holiday accommodation and are just on the next door farm. There is also Brecklate B&B just at the end of our farm drive for a catered option.
There are many activities to enjoy in the area, from gin making to indoor shooting range, the iconic Machrihanish golf course and even surfing. For the full range of options available please visit http://www.explorekintyre.co.uk/
Directions
The Mull of Kintyre is at the tip of the Kintyre Peninsula at the far south-west of Scotland. To get here you can either drive, fly or take the bus. It’s not just around the corner but well worth the journey, which is all part of the adventure.
Airports
The closest international airport is Glasgow International. There is a small shuttle flight with Loganair that runs daily to Campbeltown which is relatively inexpensive if you book in advance (from £32 each way) and only takes 40 mins, landing its 16 seater plane on the UK’s longest runway at Macrihanish. Flights mainly leave at 9.05am and 17.30pm from Campbeltown and from 9.45 am and 18.10pm from Glasgow. Otherwise Glasgow airport is a 3 hour drive from Glen Kerran or 4 hour bus journey (see below).
By Bus
There is a regular bus service from Glasgow Bus Station (Buchanan St) to Campbeltown – service 926. Buchanan bus station is easily accessible from all mainline Glasgow train stations. Buses leave every 2/3 hours and take 4 hours and 10 minutes.
One bus a day picks up from the airport at 14.20pm and runs directly to Campbeltown. Otherwise you can get the Glasgow Airport Express bus-service 500 into Glasgow and pick up the regular 926 to Campbeltown from there. The airport express leaves every 10 minutes and takes about 15 minutes into Glasgow.
The daily 8.30am bus from Campbeltown drops off at Glasgow airport at 12.25pm. With any other departure, you would need to go into Glasgow and get the Airport Shuttle 500 service back to the airport.
By Taxi
It is possible to get a taxi from the airport to Glen Kerran but this must be booked in advance as there is no taxi rank at the airport. This can be an expensive option if you are travelling alone and out with our recommended times of travel (see Rides page for details), although it is viable for groups travelling together and there are 6-seater cars available.
By Car
To get to Glen Kerran by car, you take the A82 out of Glasgow, turning left (looks straight on) at Tarbet (Loch Lomond) onto the A83 signposted Campbeltown and follow the long coast-road down the peninsula. From Campbeltown take the B842 towards Southend until you see the turn-off for Glen Kerran Farm - PA28 6PJ.
By Ferry
An alternative for drivers is to take the car-ferry from Ardrossan to Campbeltown. This runs three times a week during the summer and you would need to book in advance.
Passenger Rib
Mull of Kintyre Seatours offer fast and exhilarating boat trips from Campbeltown and will pick up from Glasgow on demand, or even Northern Ireland. This is an expensive option and is a 12-seater rib so not for the faint-hearted. However, it could be an option for groups as transport or just as a wild-life boat tour during your day off.
The Mull of Kintyre is at the tip of the Kintyre Peninsula at the far south-west of Scotland. To get here you can either drive, fly or take the bus. It’s not just around the corner but well worth the journey, which is all part of the adventure.
Airports
The closest international airport is Glasgow International. There is a small shuttle flight with Loganair that runs daily to Campbeltown which is relatively inexpensive if you book in advance (from £32 each way) and only takes 40 mins, landing its 16 seater plane on the UK’s longest runway at Macrihanish. Flights mainly leave at 9.05am and 17.30pm from Campbeltown and from 9.45 am and 18.10pm from Glasgow. Otherwise Glasgow airport is a 3 hour drive from Glen Kerran or 4 hour bus journey (see below).
By Bus
There is a regular bus service from Glasgow Bus Station (Buchanan St) to Campbeltown – service 926. Buchanan bus station is easily accessible from all mainline Glasgow train stations. Buses leave every 2/3 hours and take 4 hours and 10 minutes.
One bus a day picks up from the airport at 14.20pm and runs directly to Campbeltown. Otherwise you can get the Glasgow Airport Express bus-service 500 into Glasgow and pick up the regular 926 to Campbeltown from there. The airport express leaves every 10 minutes and takes about 15 minutes into Glasgow.
The daily 8.30am bus from Campbeltown drops off at Glasgow airport at 12.25pm. With any other departure, you would need to go into Glasgow and get the Airport Shuttle 500 service back to the airport.
By Taxi
It is possible to get a taxi from the airport to Glen Kerran but this must be booked in advance as there is no taxi rank at the airport. This can be an expensive option if you are travelling alone and out with our recommended times of travel (see Rides page for details), although it is viable for groups travelling together and there are 6-seater cars available.
By Car
To get to Glen Kerran by car, you take the A82 out of Glasgow, turning left (looks straight on) at Tarbet (Loch Lomond) onto the A83 signposted Campbeltown and follow the long coast-road down the peninsula. From Campbeltown take the B842 towards Southend until you see the turn-off for Glen Kerran Farm - PA28 6PJ.
By Ferry
An alternative for drivers is to take the car-ferry from Ardrossan to Campbeltown. This runs three times a week during the summer and you would need to book in advance.
Passenger Rib
Mull of Kintyre Seatours offer fast and exhilarating boat trips from Campbeltown and will pick up from Glasgow on demand, or even Northern Ireland. This is an expensive option and is a 12-seater rib so not for the faint-hearted. However, it could be an option for groups as transport or just as a wild-life boat tour during your day off.
