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Half-Day Tour: Connemara Wild Atlantic Way Guided Beach Horseback Ride.
3 h
With guide
Half Day
Instant confirmation
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Omey Island, Claddaghduff Ireland
After arriving in Cleggan village (transport not included in this package), make your way to the riding centre at the entrance of Cleggan village, where you will present your voucher at reception. Then you will gear up for the ride - hats and boots will be supplied by the riding centre. Make sure you bring appropriate rain and wind gear.
In the arena you will meet your guides and your horse for the day. The guides will make sure that you feel comfortable and safe. After a short assessment you will leave for the pony trek towards the beautiful Omey Beach and Omey Island. The guide will lead you off road, where you will pass Courthoor Lough and you can see some famous Connemara Ponies in the fields.
Arriving in Claddaghduff, you are right on the Wild Atlantic Way and will make your way to one of the Wild Atlantic Way Signature Points - Omey Island, which is a designated Special Area of Conservation. On the beautiful Omey Beach you have the chance to take pictures and depending on your level of experience you can canter or gallop across the white strand. Novices are kept safely in walk and trot. Then you cross Omey Beach the guide will lead you to the other side of Omey Island, where you have a fantastic view over the wild Atlantic. Then you make your way back to Omey Beach, where the horses can cool themselves while riding through the sea.
Depart Omey Beach and ride back to the riding centre to dismount at the conclusion of your memorable horseback riding experience.
Duration: 3 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Omey Island, Claddaghduff Ireland
After arriving in Cleggan village (transport not included in this package), make your way to the riding centre at the entrance of Cleggan village, where you will present your voucher at reception. Then you will gear up for the ride - hats and boots will be supplied by the riding centre. Make sure you bring appropriate rain and wind gear.
In the arena you will meet your guides and your horse for the day. The guides will make sure that you feel comfortable and safe. After a short assessment you will leave for the pony trek towards the beautiful Omey Beach and Omey Island. The guide will lead you off road, where you will pass Courthoor Lough and you can see some famous Connemara Ponies in the fields.
Arriving in Claddaghduff, you are right on the Wild Atlantic Way and will make your way to one of the Wild Atlantic Way Signature Points - Omey Island, which is a designated Special Area of Conservation. On the beautiful Omey Beach you have the chance to take pictures and depending on your level of experience you can canter or gallop across the white strand. Novices are kept safely in walk and trot. Then you cross Omey Beach the guide will lead you to the other side of Omey Island, where you have a fantastic view over the wild Atlantic. Then you make your way back to Omey Beach, where the horses can cool themselves while riding through the sea.
Depart Omey Beach and ride back to the riding centre to dismount at the conclusion of your memorable horseback riding experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- Guide.
- Hats and boots are available at the riding center
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from Cleggan village
- In the interest of animal welfare there is a rider weight limit 91kgs/200lbs.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- As times of rides are tide dependent. Once booking is received, a Beach Horse riding VOUCHER will be supplied AFTER booking with ride times and details for date booked. Please print out and bring with you to validate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please advise us of each riders experience level: beginners, intermediate (10 plus regular riding) or experienced (15 years plus regular riding)?
Features
Cultural
60%
Tourism
50%
Original
35%
Sport
30%
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