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Our Wilderness Journey Holidays are available to all riders. These trips are designed to immerse you in all things horse and take you on both a physical and personal journey. Explore the wild hills and beaches of Kintyre and feel empowered in adventure.
Riders must be confident and competent at rising trot. There will be plenty opportunities for faster work but this will be optional for each rider. A good level of general fitness is required as you will spend 4-6 hours in the saddle each day. |
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SHORT BREAK ADVENTURE |
2025 DATES
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2025 DATES
(thursday - sunday, includes 3 days riding + 3 nights all inclusive)
PRICE: £1,595 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.
(thursday - sunday, includes 3 days riding + 3 nights all inclusive)
- April 10th – 13th
- May 1st – 4th
- May 29th – Jun 1st
- Jul 24th – 27th
- Aug 4th – 17th
- Sept 4th – 7th
- Sept 25th – 28th
- Oct 9th – 12th
PRICE: £1,595 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
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Kintyre is a place that time forgot. Well off the beaten track, and surrounded by beautiful coastline and stunning island views, this place is full of wildlife and steeped in Scottish history and folk lore.
This holiday includes 3 full days trail-riding plus 3 nights all-inclusive accommodation. It is a short but very sweet, action-packed adventure for anyone limited on time but still big on adventure. Be immersed in all things horse within this glorious and beautiful setting and let us take you on the adventure of your dreams, be that climbing mountains, galloping beaches or swimming horses in the sea! You’ll stay in our remote, 150 year-old Scottish farmhouse 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 NOT suitable for beginner riders but is open to novice riders who are competent at rising trot and have at least some experience at canter. |
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Itinerary |
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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.
Day 2: The trip will start with a morning of getting to know your horse, with some grooming and massage and a little horsemanship work. This will start building your relationship with your new steed, forming a solid foundation for the trip ahead. After lunch, take that newfound friendship and test it over an afternoon hack away the farm towards the hills of our next day’s ride. Get familiar with your steed over diverse terrain and start to get a sense of the adventures your hosts have in store for you over the rest of the week! |
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Day 3: We will hit the hills with a big full day trail ride across the countryside, giving you the chance to bond with your horse and enjoy wide open views. Navigate wild terrain and natural obstacles as we traverse the peninsula east to west and along one of its highest ridges. Be prepared for a long day in the saddle, this day is truly the “Call of the Wild”.
Day 4: Head for the coast. Feel the wind in your hair and the salty, sandy air in your face as hooves thunder down the beach. There is nothing quite like the feeling of freedom and pure joy as horse and rider gun down the sand without a worry in the world. Be prepared for the taste of some of that sand in your teeth as the racing heats up. This day epitomises the “Thunder of Hooves; The Pound of your Heart”. For those not yet comfortable with gallop, do not worry, speed on the beach is optional. At a slower pace, you can enjoy the tranquillity and sparkle of this beautiful coastline. Standard departure is at the end of this day’s riding. 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 action packed 3 days 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. |
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Trip Details
Arrival – On the Thursday afternoon, the day before the ride starts. Check-in is any time from 4pm and before dinner is served at 7pm.
Daily Schedule – Subject to the specifics of each day’s riding, but generally breakfast is at 8.30am, we ride 10am-4pm and dinner is at 7pm.
Riding – 3 full days riding (~6 hours in the saddle per day) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Riding Ability – This trip is physically demanding due to the hours in the saddle, the remoteness of the area and the varied and challenging terrain. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner riders but is open to novice riders who are competent at rising trot and have at least some experience at canter.
Rest Day – There is no scheduled rest day during this Short Break.
Lunches – A picnic ‘on the hoof’ will be provided by Wilder Ways each day.
Accommodation – 3 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 in our home grown produce (including pork, lamb, veggies, herbs, eggs and fruit) and other top quality local fare (i.e. seafood, breads and cheeses). Your hosts will eat with you at least 1 night during the trip to share stories and some great Scottish banter – or as we call is ‘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.
Finish – This trip finishes on the Sunday evening after we return from the ride at approximately 4pm.
Departure – Bedrooms must be vacated by 10am on the last day of riding (i.e. Sunday). However, guests will be able to re-enter a bathroom for washing prior to their departure from the farm at the end of the day. If you require an additional nights’ accommodation, evening meal and breakfast to better suit your travel logistics, this can be provided at £150pppn, subject to availability.
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included but you are welcome to bring your own bottle.
Daily Schedule – Subject to the specifics of each day’s riding, but generally breakfast is at 8.30am, we ride 10am-4pm and dinner is at 7pm.
Riding – 3 full days riding (~6 hours in the saddle per day) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Riding Ability – This trip is physically demanding due to the hours in the saddle, the remoteness of the area and the varied and challenging terrain. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner riders but is open to novice riders who are competent at rising trot and have at least some experience at canter.
Rest Day – There is no scheduled rest day during this Short Break.
Lunches – A picnic ‘on the hoof’ will be provided by Wilder Ways each day.
Accommodation – 3 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 in our home grown produce (including pork, lamb, veggies, herbs, eggs and fruit) and other top quality local fare (i.e. seafood, breads and cheeses). Your hosts will eat with you at least 1 night during the trip to share stories and some great Scottish banter – or as we call is ‘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.
Finish – This trip finishes on the Sunday evening after we return from the ride at approximately 4pm.
Departure – Bedrooms must be vacated by 10am on the last day of riding (i.e. Sunday). However, guests will be able to re-enter a bathroom for washing prior to their departure from the farm at the end of the day. If you require an additional nights’ accommodation, evening meal and breakfast to better suit your travel logistics, this can be provided at £150pppn, subject to availability.
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included but you are welcome to bring your own bottle.
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