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Burren, Clare & Galway Trails


Burren, Clare & Galway Trails
Connemara/Galway Ireland

Ireland is undoubtedly a nature lover's paradise. In the West of Ireland, a truly unique combination of sand-and limestone soils, bog lands, lakes and woodlands exist.

The peat or bog land is one of Ireland’s greatest natural assets, not only as an energy source, but as some of its last wild areas. In some places, you can even spot the Celtic toughers still crossing the bogs. The Burren is a unique limestone landscape with a truly spectacular beauty. The high degree of light, the Gulf Stream and the warm limestone enables arctic-alpine and contrasting Mediterranean plants to grow together. For thousands of years it has been used as excellent grazing land. The rich concentration of stone monuments, castles, churches and tower houses prove the significance of settlers in this natural treasure. Riding along the never ending stone walls and historical famine roads is an exclusive Irish experience. For six days you will be discovering Ireland's beauty and colorful history on horseback. Your horse will be carrying you about 150km from County Galway, westwards through the rural areas of County Clare and into the unique Burren region.

The ride begins with the peaceful forests of the Slieve Aughty Mountains and their fascinating views over the majestic Lough Derg and River Shannon. Along the track we will be passing old farm ruins and miles of stonewalls, before we head across the extensive areas of bog land. Leaving sheltered pasture, we then head for the top of the hills and onto the sandy shores of Lough Graney. Lovely wood tracks take us further westwards overlooking Glandaria, the wide fertile valley of the River Shannon, and we will cross the boggy uplands. County Clare unfolds around us, in the distance rising hills of the famous Burren National Park. The distinctive scenery of the world renowned Burren will accompany us for the last two days of the ride. The lunar like landscape of this limestone area not only bears an immensely individual flora and fauna, but boasts a stunning variety of prehistoric settlements. Dolmens and Wedge Tombs line up next to Norman stone fort ruins and Celtic ring forts. Eventually we head westwards through the Burren and up the last hill for the breathtaking view over the Atlantic Sea, the famous Aran Islands and the rugged Connemara Mountains. The extremely rough shore  line of County Clare stretches out under us for the last hard gallop!

Progressive Ride (no camping)
Family Vacation
Ride with Western Tack

Meeting: Whitegate
Airport: Shannon
Transfer: Shannon
Riders: Min 3 riders
Max 8 riders

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    Burren, Clare & Galway Trails
    Tour Code: IT-IRRT03
    8 days / 7 nights
    Dates : April-August

    Trip Rating :
    Difficulty : Riding Level
    Riding Level Explained
    ABeginner
    Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
    BNovice
    Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
    CIntermediate
    Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
    D Strong Intermediate
    Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
    EAdvanced
    All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
    Lodging: Standard
    Lodging Level Explained
       
    = Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
       
    Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
    Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
     Accommodations with superior comforts.
       
     = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
       
    Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
    Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
    Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
       
     = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
       
    Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
    Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
    Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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    Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
    A 2024 04/27 - 05/04 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Reserve
    B 2024 04/27 - 05/02 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Reserve
    B 2024 05/11 - 05/16 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Sold Out
    A 2024 05/11 - 05/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Sold Out
    A 2024 06/01 - 06/08 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Sold Out
    B 2024 06/01 - 06/06 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Sold Out
    B 2024 06/15 - 06/20 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Sold Out
    A 2024 06/15 - 06/22 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Sold Out
    A 2024 07/06 - 07/13 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Sold Out
    B 2024 07/06 - 07/11 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Sold Out
    B 2024 07/20 - 07/25 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Sold Out
    A 2024 07/20 - 07/27 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Sold Out
    A 2024 08/03 - 08/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Sold Out
    B 2024 08/03 - 08/08 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Sold Out
    B 2024 08/17 - 08/22 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Sold Out
    A 2024 08/17 - 08/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Sold Out
    A 2024 08/24 - 08/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip 3 /8 Sold Out
    B 2024 08/24 - 08/29 6d / 5n 6 day trip (3.5 riding days) 3 /8 Sold Out
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    Tack: English, Western on request
    Horses: Irish Hunter, Irish Cob, Connemara, Ir...
    Pace: Moderate with walk, trot and canter m...
    Walk, Trot, Canter,
    Airport: Shannon
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