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IRELAND : THE WICKLOW TRAIL RIDE...
Itinerary - Extensions - Horses and required riding level
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
Cead Mile Failte (A hundred thousand welcomes) Your hosts in Ireland carved out this trail to offer the most memorable vacation of your lifetime. To add to your memories you will not only have had an exciting five days on horseback, but your accommodation will have been great and the food superb. Visitors will be mounted on top quality, reliable horses with good temperments to take you on our 195km Wicklow Trail. Each day consists of approximately 30-40km through contrasting countryside along river banks, with abundant flora and fauna, to relaxing lake shores, led by experienced and conscientious guides. . Go n-eiri an bothar libh..("May the road rise with ye") |
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ITINERARY
Day 1 - sunday : Flight to Dublin
Arrival in Dublin. You may choose to take an optional visit
to the Irish National Stud Farm via taxi (taxi fare not included),
where Ireland prides itself on it's well bred Thoroughbreds. While
right next door you can also visit the Japanese Gardens, with its
delightful plants, flowers and ponds.
Day 2 - monday : Sleevetoule Ride
After being introduced to your equine partner and having a brief
assessment at the Riding Centre you will be sent on your way for
a memorable journey through the magnificent scenery of the Gardens
of Ireland. A fun ride is ahead in the Sleavetoule Forest with optional
natural jumps and then follow the quiet country lanes down to the
Kilteel Inn for lunch. Here you will have your first opportunity
to see a real Irish castle - Kilteel Castle was built in the early
13th century. The afternoon ride takes you across the heather and
gorse covered Sorell Hill overlooking the Blessington Lakes and
you will finish your ride in the old granite villages of Lacken
and Ballyknocken.
Day 3 - tuesday : The Cuckoo Ride
From Poulapuca (the lake of the fairies) over Knocknadroosa Mountain
to a well deserved picnic lunch in the Hollywood Glen. The trail
that follows over Knocknaboley leads to the Church Mountain and
then descends via the heather covered Cuckoo Valley, where the silence
of the hills is only broken by the sound of the Cuckoo and your
horses hoof beats. A welcome drink will be waiting in Donard (Dun
Ard, meaning the High Fort, is the site of one of the 3 churches
founded by Palladius in Wicklow 431AD).
Day 4 - wednesday : The Spinnans Ride
Spectacular scenery unfolds all around you as you ride through the
Glen of Imail (the seat of power of Leinster Kings during the Iron
Age - 500BC - 700 AD) Here you will be taken through small farms
and open moors, crossing the River Slaney and on to Spinnans Hill
where you will be able to see Brusselstown Ring - an Iron Age hill
fort. This area is buried in history, and one of the many examples
that your experienced guides will share with you is Kilrenelagh
Cemetery known as the Gates of Heaven. (Dinner not included).
Day 5 - thursday : The Glanmalure Ride
After a good nights rest at Glenmalure Lodge, where you will have
enjoyed its friendly atmosphere, its open fire and traditional Irish
music the night before, you and your horse will follow the old military
road past the ruins of Drumgoff Barracks. Here many battles were fought
in the mountains during the 1798 rebellion. The ride continues through
the forests and rugged mountain leading down to the mysterious Glendalough
Lakes. Here we overlook the Monastic Valley and the 7th Century Round
Tower. This is the symbol of Ireland's Middle Ages reputation as the
island of Saints and Scholars around the time when the Vikings attacked
Glendalough in 833. (Dinner not included).
Day 6 - friday : The Glendalough Ride
From the village of Laragh the ride continues through the National
Park and the Annamoe Valley, renowned for its beautiful scenery
and historic monuments. This is the perfect ending to a memorable
week. (Dinner not included)
Day 7 - saturday
Transfer after breakfast to Dublin Airport or to Dublin center,
if you decided to extend your stay.
Note : This trail may change due to weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Dublin 3 days / 2 nights
Price : 220 € / person in july-august and 190 € / person the rest of the year.
Included : 2 nights in double/twin room basis in a 3* hotel in Dublin city center + 3 days rental car base 2.
To add : Personal expenses (meals, visit fees, fuel).
Ireland Tour in B&B accomodation 5 days / 4 nights
Price : 370 € / person in july-august and 350 € / person the rest of the year.
Included : 4 nights in double/twin room basis in B&B in the cities of Ireland you want + 5 days rental car base 2.
To add : Personal expenses (meals, visit fees, fuel).
HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
Horses are essentially Irish sport horses, Irish Cob and Connemara Ponies.
They all are very high quality horses, schooled by Grainne the owner of the riding center herself.
The riding center has all facilities you'll need, and the horse you'll ride is as excellent for trails as for sports activities.
Tack
English saddles are provided on that trail.
Required riding level
That ride covers about 195 km, which represents an average 30-40 km per day with a good rythm.
To join that ride, you should be confortable at all gaits, and have at least a first experience in trail riding.
On the way, you'll meet some fences, so the most courageous riders could have some good jumps.
Weight limit : 90 kg
The helmet is compulsory for all.
YOUR GUIDES
ACCOMMODATION
DATES AND RATES
| 2008 | ||
| from september 07 to 13 |
1360 € |
4 spaces |
| from september 14 to 20 |
1360 € |
full |
| from september 21 to 27 |
1360 € |
full |
| from sept 28 to october 04 |
1360 € |
full |
- If you're travelling alone, a supplement for transfers applies : +80 €
- Single supplement : + 290 € (applies if you travel alone and we do not find another rider to share your room)
Options
- visit of the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens
- spend some days in Dublin
- visit other part of Ireland with a rental car
Please contact us for more information...
RATE INCLUDING
- the trail ride as it is described, with full board (except 3 diners
and drinks),
- transfers from and to Dublin airport.
- the financial guarantee of the deposits you send to Randocheval
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- flights to- dinners on day 4, 5 and 6.
- any other service
- tips
- drinks
- insurrance : repatriation aid or multiple-risk (cancellation, luggage, repatriation). You can subscribe to these insurrances only if you are an european resident. If you live outside European Union, please check with your local insurrance company - more information.
BOOKING - INFORMATION
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PRATICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
Ireland
LENGTH
7 days / 6 nights / 5 days on horseback
LANGUAGE
English.
GROUP SIZE
5 to 12 riders.
ACCESS
Dublin
CLIMATE
Don't forget to bring with you superimposable clothes depending the weather.
Check with your local Embassy according to your nationality.
Vaccines-Health
No specific vaccination, we recommend you to be up to date concerning your usual vaccinations, in particular for the tetanus vaccine.
Remember that a repatriation travel insurrance is compulsory.
REFERENCE :
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