Mountain View Picnic Ride

Difficulty

Easy

Weight limit

Duration

2h 30m

Group size

2-10 tourists,
over 16 y.o.

The 2.5 Hour Picnic Ride is the perfect combination of horse riding, breathtaking scenery, and a relaxing mountain top picnic. Ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends, this experience offers one of the top outdoor activities in Northern Ireland.

Leaving the lowland pastures behind, riders venture into the North Antrim Hills, crossing gentle streams and climbing into the heather-covered slopes of Slieve an Orra. Along the way, you'll enjoy peaceful countryside landscapes and fresh mountain air as your guide leads you through some of the most scenic trails on Ireland’s North Coast.

At the summit, you’ll stop at a mountainside picnic cabin where you can relax for around 30 minutes, enjoy your picnic, and take in panoramic views across five counties. After your break, the ride continues back down to the centre through beautiful countryside trails.

Daniel M. is the provider of this trip

5.0 6 reviews

The provider speaks: English

My name is Danny and I own and run a Horse Farm and an Equestrian Center along with my wife Mary, son Donal, daughter Therese, nephew Daniel and a whole host of other staff who are completely dedicated to our horses and our guests. We really do have one of the most iconic, picturesque and dramatic coastlines in the world (just ask Lonely Planet) and what better way to experience it than on the back of one of our trusted Irish cobs or Irish sports horses. Our aim is to provide clients with quality horse riding experiences while helping them to become immersed in our local community and culture. You may come as visitors but leave as friends, having developed a strong connection and sense of belonging with our country, our horses and our people.

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Tour highlights

High Viewpoints

Scenic horse riding through North Antrim Hills.

Picnic on a Mountain

Mountain top picnic or afternoon tea with panoramic views.

All Levels are Welcome

Suitable for beginners and experienced riders.

Route details

Your experience begins with a welcome and riding briefing, followed by mounting up and a short lesson to ensure everyone feels confident and comfortable. Once ready, you’ll head out on a guided countryside trek, following the scenic Glasnafernan Burn through open pasture and gentle terrain.

As the trail gradually rises, you’ll reach elevated viewpoints offering spectacular panoramic views over the rolling North Antrim countryside. After enjoying the scenery and peaceful atmosphere, the group returns to the stables.

Difficulty

Easy

Minimal physical activity. Suitable for everyone regardless of fitness and age

Tour provider's comments

This ride is suitable for all levels, from total beginners to experienced riders, making it a perfect relaxed adventure for everyone.

Conditions

Included

Professional guide
Safety briefing and short riding lesson
2.5 hour guided horse ride
30-minute picnic stop at mountain cabin
Helmet and riding equipment

Extras

Picnic lunch (bring your own or pre-order)
Transportation to riding centre
Personal insurance
Tips and personal expenses

It's important to know

Picnic not included — bring your own or pre-order catering.

The prices are based on a minimum of two riders. A single rider, will pay the full 2 person rate.

Available dates

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Number of individuals

2-10 tourists, over 16 y.o.

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1 tourist

Or request private custom tour

Any dates between 1 Jan and 31 Dec are available.

Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Reviews

5.0

Based on 6 reviews

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Shannon

about provider

9 Jan, 2024

If you are looking for an amazing equestrian experience in Ireland, this is the place to go. The team members are lovely, and their horses are top notch. They carefully pair you with the right ride which made me feel very comfortable and safe! We had a 2 day experience and it felt like we really got to see a lot - the beach ride was incredible, nothing else like it in all my travels. We went in the “off season” so the terrain was quite muddy and it was rainy and cold. However, that didn’t stop us from having a nice time. The team has great rides that they trailer you to no matter what the season is - don’t worry about hitting the busier time. If you do come this time of year, be sure to bundle up!!
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Melissa

about provider

20 Dec, 2023

We booked a 7 days stay at the end of August and it was the most amazing trip we’ve ever been on! We were put up in the nicest hotel just on the coast, room was cozy and clean, the food was unreal and our taxi drivers were some of the kindest people. Everyone shared with us stories of Ireland. The days of riding were some of the best riding abroad I’ve ever done. The gallops on the beaches were amazing and we really loved the Dunluce Castle. Our guides were amazing and experienced. The booking process was simple and Daniel made sure the trip was tailored to exactly what we needed and wanted! We will be back to do this again!
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Lucy

about provider

22 Oct, 2023

Beach ride is amazing!!! We are experienced riders, so weren’t sure what to expect, but the whole experience surpassed our expectations! We arrived at the ranch and had a quick trial ride before bringing the horses to the beach. The horses were great fun, sure footed and forward going and we had such a great time galloping and cantering around the beach. We had some time in the sea, and Ben, our host, was an absolute legend! Great pictures and videos too - if you don’t have evidence in pics did it even happen?