Irish Countryside Experience

Irish Countryside Experience

At a Glance

Irish Countryside Experience

Description:
There is nothing more beautiful and alluring than a horseback ride through the delightful Irish countryside to indulge in views of one of the most breath taking landscapes in the world!

This 4 hour ride sets the stage for the perfect Irish riding experience where you will enjoy a picturesque trek high in the North Antrim Hills with some of the most stunning vistas in Ireland, along with a superb picnic or a traditional afternoon tea. Why not add a bottle of prosecco to the lunch for a bit of extra sparkle?

Due to weather conditions affecting the riding route, this experience is only available form March-October. The 2.5 hour afternoon tea (Afternoon Tea Rides | Sheans Horse Farm) or picnic ride (Picnic Rides | Sheans Horse Farm) are shorter alternatives which run year round. 

*Suitable for Beginners to Experienced riders

Duration: 4 Hours

Includes:
Guided trek through the North Antrim hills
Afternoon tea experience in our mountain side cabin
Views over 5 counties

Cost: From £165

Ride Details:

There is nothing more beautiful and alluring than a horseback ride through the delightful Irish countryside to indulge in views of one of the most breath taking landscapes in the world!

This 4 hour ride sets the stage for the perfect Irish riding experience where you will enjoy a picturesque trek high in the North Antrim Hills with some of the most stunning vistas in Ireland, along with a superb picnic or a traditional afternoon tea. Why not add a bottle of prosecco to the lunch for a bit of extra sparkle?

Due to weather conditions affecting the riding route, this experience is only available form March-October. The 2.5 hour afternoon tea (Afternoon Tea Rides | Sheans Horse Farm) or picnic ride (Picnic Rides | Sheans Horse Farm) are shorter alternatives which run year round. 

Detailed Itinerary:

Upon arriving at the farm, you’ll be met with a genuine Irish welcome by Mr. McKinley and members of the BEI team.

After an introduction to your horses (you can assist with grooming and tacking up), we will head to the outdoor arena for an assessment and to get a bit more acquainted with your mount. If needed you will get some last minute tips before heading out on the day’s adventure, riding at your own level on off-road tracks high in the North Antrim Hills.

From the stables, the team will make their way across verdant pasturelands, crossing  streams  before climbing up onto the moorland above the farm to take in magnificent sweeping views over 5-counties of Ireland and as far away as counties Donegal, Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh!

Although the area you are riding through may seem beautiful and tranquil now, it was the site of a famous and ferocious battle between 2 rival Irish clans, the McDonnells and the McQuillans, in the 16th Century. This Game of Thrones style battle was of particular importance for Irish politics at the time but dont worry, there will be no arrows flying or swords swinging today.

We will be riding past the old peat banks that were once the traditional source of fuel in Ireland for generations and can stop and do some peat cutting with the old traditional peat spades and get a few photographs.

You will stop at the glass sided mountain side cabin, high in the hills where a picture-perfect picnic or traditional afternoon awaits you. Enjoy your handmade picnic, or your afternoon tea, while absorbing magnificent views of the Northern Irish countryside and a toast to the experience of a lifetime!

From the peak, take in County Donegal’s Inishowen & Malin Head—the northernmost point in Ireland. Western views look out over the River Bann to the Sperrin Mountains and south to County Down’s Mourne Mountains and to Slieve Beagh in County Monaghan in Southern Ireland.

As the team descends, making their way over the trails and hills, one thing will become clear–the aura of the surrounding lands are serene and tranquil, mystical and awe-inspiring.

What’s on the menu?

2024 Rates

This ride is available all year round.

Please note, the ride is best enjoyed in better weather.
Contact us for booking.

4 hour experience 

 2+ riders – £165pp

1 rider – £330pp