EXCLUSIVE - Autumn Fling
- Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
- Location: CAMPBELTOWN, Argyll
- Product code: 2024-AF-WK -MoK
It is action packed and not for the feint hearted. Be immersed in all things horse within this glorious and beautiful setting and let us take you on an adventure of your dreams, be that firing arrows from a fleeing horse, climbing mountains, galloping beaches or swimming horses in the sea – you are going to do it ALL!
Includes 5 days riding + 6 nights all inclusive.
This trip is available only to fit and adventurous riders, comfortable at canter. Prior jumping or horseback archery experience is NOT required. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner or novice riders
Kintyre is a place that time forgot. Well off the beaten track, and surrounded by hills, beautiful coastline and stunning island views, this place is full of wildlife and steeped in Scottish history and folk lore. Add to this recipe the Wilder Ways founders, Cara & Nikki, who are passionate about creating exhilarating, empowering and memorable experiences – you are in for a real treat.
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.
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.
Day 2: The trip will start with a morning getting to know your horse followed by a good days ride to put you through your paces and ride away the farm towards the foothills 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!
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: Your first taste of the coast. We ride to the west to enjoy stunning views of the Islands of Islay, Jura and Gigha. Also keep your eyes out for our local marine mammals, which to date have included seals, dolphins and minkie whales. Enjoy the feel of sand under your hooves and the echoing sounds as we pick up pace.
Day 5: Nothing can prepare you for the thrill and satisfaction of shooting arrows from a running horse. It connects you to our warrior past in a way that is both instinctive and exhilarating. Spend the morning grasping the skills from the ground before you put this together with your trusted steed in the afternoon. Although horseback archery may take a ‘lifetime to master’, the skills involved are ‘easy to learn’, allowing you to quickly get a feel for this exciting pastime.
Day 6: Let’s kick back and head for the Southern beaches. 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 comfortable with gallop, do not worry. The faster work is optional - you can still enjoy the tranquility and sparkle of this beautiful coastline.
Day 7: Sadly, the end has come, it’s departure day after breakfast. Bid farewell to this tranquil place and your trusted steed.
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, Thursday and Friday.
Riding Ability – This trip is physically demanding due to the diversity of disciplines included and the time in the saddle. This trip is available only to fit and adventurous riders, comfortable at canter. Prior horseback archery experience is NOT required. This trip is NOT suitable for beginner or novice riders.
Lunches – A picnic ‘on the hoof’ will be provided each day that we are on a full day trail ride. A farmhouse lunch will be provided on archery and jumping days.
Accommodation – 6 nights’ accommodation in our remote, 150 year-old Scottish farmhouse.
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.
Finish – This ride finishes on the Friday evening.
Departure – Check out is by 11am on the Saturday.
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included but you are welcome to bring your own bottle.
See our website for full details.
