Trails

 

Would you like to ride from coast to coast across Scotland?

We offer the only true coast to coast ride in the UK! Not only that, but we have four different ways to do it - the one week coast to coast, the one week seaside special taking in the East, North and West coast, with beach rides on all three, the coast to coast express, taking the most direct south route, and the longest ride of all - a 250 mile plus ride from the East to the beautiful beaches of the North coast, through the stunning scenery of the wild West coast, riding a huge and snaking loop, bringing us back eventually to the wide sandy beaches of the East.

Coast to Coast

6 days riding, 7 nights accomodation

Starting with a beach ride along the wide sandy beach at Brora, where the ponies can let off some steam, we head North along the beatiful East coast beaches for several miles, then head inland along tiny single track roads and over the hills to our accomodation for the night in the most remote hotel in mainland Britain.

On day two, we follow estate tracks and stalkers trails in big sky country, crossing streams and jumping ditches alongside remote lochs. Leaving the lochs behind, , we climb a steep pass dropping to an old peat track - the only safe way through the wide flat bog stewn landscape before us. From here we will see our hotel for the night - a tiny white speck in the distance!

Day three is a shorter day, after the long rides on the previous two days. We head North again, passing through wild beautiful scenery. On this day we will leave our horses at their accomodation for the night, and return by taxi to our previous nights accomodation. There will be the option to travel into Lairg, the nearest village, some 10 miles away to stock up on essentials!

Day four sees us heading West again, first following a tiny single track road, to link us to an estate road and stalkers path winding through the majestic hills of the Reay forest estate. We will leave our ponies at the end of the trail, and head to our hotel for the night along the shores of the famous Loch Shin.

Day five. We collect our ponies and head over the hills on a high stalkers path with fantastic views of the iconic mountains of the area (weather permitting!). Dropping eventually to the sea lochs of the West Coast we wind our way along the tiny roads that hug the shore to our accomodation for the night.

Day 6. We ride on through the hills and moors of the west coast, visiting tiny villages on the way. We will finish with a final gallop on the beach

Coast to Coast Express

4 days riding, 5 nights accomodation

We leave the West Coast, heading east following estate tracks and stalkers paths through the stunning scenery of Assynt to our accomodation for the night.

On day two, we head through the hills and forests, arriving on the banks of the Oykell river.

On day three, we follow the Oykell, and then head back into the forest and onto the hills, before emerging at Ardgay. We follow the main road for about a mile, crossing the arch of Bonar Bridge, and head for beautiful Loch Migdale where we let the horses cool off on in the water, and perhaps have a swim ourselves! Then on to our hotel in the village.

Day Four sees us heading North, over the hills to Golspie, passing beneath the fairytale castle of Dunrobin and back to Brora along the beach.

Seaside Special!

We follow the route of the Coast to Coast trail for the first two days, then head for the stunning wide sandy beaches of the North coast. From here we will travel across country over the hills and along tiny roads and tracks to the West coast. As always, we will finish with a beach ride!

It may be possible to spend an additional night camping at remote and beautiful Sandwood Bay, the most North Westerly beach in mainland UK. This will be an add-on - details to be confirmed nearer the time. Please phone for details.

The Longest Ride.

We will follow the route of the Seaside Special, taking in all three coasts of Scotland, then return via the coast to coast express route. This ride will be over 250 miles long, and will take 2 weeks - it is not for the faint hearted! Loads of beach rides, stunning scenery travelling through some of the wildest country in the UK. Subject to space availability, It may be possible to join this ride for the ride East only, or to join on the West coast for the return journey only - please phone for availability.

East Sutherland Petal Rides

We offer Two or three day breaks in picturesque East Sutherland, where we ride out each day for a full days picnic ride, and return to the same accomodation each night.
The petal rides may climb high up into the hills, or travel to remote tranquil lochs, and of course, we will always fit in a good beach ride wherever possible!

Daily Picnic Rides

For those in the area on holiday already, we offer full day picnic rides daily - booking essential!
The routes are the same as the petal rides - hills, lochs and beaches, although they vary each day, so it is worth checking if you want to do a specific trail. You need to bring your own picnic on these, as we only provide picnics where accomodation is booked by us.
We can cater for novice riders on certain days of the week - please phone for availability.
Booking essential!

Easter Special

Special for Easter weekend - Three days riding, four nights accommodation taking in the East Sutherland petal rides. Either arrive on Thursday 20th March and ride Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or arrive on Friday 21st March and ride for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.