IRELAND EQUESTRIAN TOURS THE CLEW BAY TRAIL - A West Coast Riding Holiday - County Mayo www.IrelandEquestrianTours.com ATBOHUET TNHEIS WITIN YEROAURY The Clew Bay Trail Ride includes a bit of everything that makes County Mayo world- famous. Spend 7-days exploring the coastal and mountain areas around Westport, County Mayo in the West of Ireland! Visit vibrant historical cities, listen to traditional Irish music, and ride on miles of beach & through charming Irish villages. This Clew Bay Trail Ride is classic West Coast Ireland at its finest! The itinerary highlights riding routes & adventures with the nights open to explore the area on your own. WETSTHPOER TN, CEOWUN TYYO MUAYO The charming town of Westport is situated on the shores of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, on the West coast of Ireland. Westport is one of the few architecturally planned towns in Ireland, designed by James Wyatt, a well-known architect of the Georgian Period. The colorful town offers an attractive selection of specialty craft and woolen shops, traditional pubs with live music and an award-winning restaurant scene. Westport’s most picturesque feature is the tree-lined and flower filled promenade featuring stone bridges that cross the river Carrow Beg. The area is famous for the yearly pilgrimages to Ireland’s holiest mountain, Croagh Patrick, which acts as a striking backdrop to the charming town of Westport. TACHCEO MNMEOWDA TYIOONUS Guesthouse accommodations have been carefully selected, providing guests with personal service, comfortable en-suite bedrooms, and daily full Irish breakfast. Ideally located near or in Westport town, it’s the perfect base for this exciting Ireland riding vacation. THHOEW TNOE GWET HYEROEU This itinerary is perfect for those who don’t want to hassle with driving. Westport is a non-stop train ride from Dublin City! You’ll be collected at the train station by our host and transported to your accommodations. THETH NE HEOWRS EYS OU Irish horses are reputed the world over for their amazing jumping ability, gentleness, intelligence and stamina. The equine team of Clew Bay consists of Irish Sport Horses, Connemara Ponies, Irish Cobs, and Draughts. Chosen for their stamina, experience, and temperament, they’re the perfect partners for your Ireland riding vacation! Clew Bay County Mayo DAY ONE WESTPORT, COUNTY MAYO Welcome to Westport, County Mayo! You'll be collected at the train station and transported to your accommodations. Meet your hosts and head out to explore the charming town of Westport on your own. Overnight: Westport DAY TWO AUGHAGOWER, CURVEY, KNAPPAGH LAKE, MOUNTBROWN After breakfast, head to Drummindoo Stud, one of the top riding facilities on the west of Ireland to meet your riding hosts, the horses, and other riders. After introductions and an assessment ride in the indoor arena, riders and horses are transferred to the village of Aughagower. Ride through the village of Curvey, along the shores of Knappagh Lake, the village of Mountbrown and returning to Aughagower via an old shepherd’s track. After riding, guests will have the chance to visit the round tower and monastic site -- dating back to the 7th century! Overnight: Westport DAY THREE CLOONA, CROAGH PATRICK, TEEVNACROAGHA, OWENEE RIVER Morning transfer to Cloona just outside of Westport. Today take the Skelp Ride towards the east side of Ireland’s Holiest Mountain, Croagh Patrick and then on to Teevnacroagha to ride in the footsteps of Saint Patrick to the foot of the mountain which has been a site of worship for over 3,000 years. Cross the Owenwee river and onto the peat bog tracks at Owenwee. Peat is the traditional Peat See the bog oak and how the peat is harvested before finishing the day at Cloona. Overnight: Westport THE NEW YOU DAY FOUR BOURIS, LAGHTA, BUNOWEN RIVER Todays ride begins in the village of Bouris for the Laghta Ride. This ride takes travels west of Croagh Patrick, high up in the hills to Laghta beside deserted homesteads. We cross the Bunowen River and enjoy panoramic views of Louisburgh and the Atlantic Ocean on our descent. There is evidence in the landscape of the Great Irish Famine of ‘Lazy Beds’, a traditional method of arable cultivation, where potatoes were grown. Ride along bog roads and finish the day on the return to Bouris. Overnight: Westport DAY FIVE FORMOYLE, CARROWNISKEY RIVER, DOUGHMAKEON STRAND The day begins in Formoyle. This exciting ride takes traverses over a mountain pass, close to one of many megalithic burial sites in the area. Ride through the Carrowniskey River and onto the bog roads at Feenone with views of Clare Island, home to Ireland’s famous Pirate Queen who controlled the waters of Clew Bay in the 1500’s! Afterwards, head for Doughmakeon Strand for a brisk canter or gallop before returning to Formoyle. THE NEW YOU Overnight: Westport DAY SIX EMLAGH POINT, CROSS STRAND, FORMOYLE After breakfast, ride to Emlagh Point and to Cross Strand, with ample opportunities to gallop on the long sandy beach, with glimpses of Inishturk Island and Connemara in the distance! Visit Clapper Bridge, the bridge with the eyes, before returning to Formoyle where you will say goodbye to your equine companion. This evening, meet up with host and new friends to enjoy a farewell dinner and exchange stories of your memorable Ireland riding vacation. Overnight: Westport THE NEW YOU DAY SEVEN DUBLIN CITY Morning collection at the guesthouse and transport to the train station for return journey to Dublin City. (Guests may add extra days in Dublin City, either pre or post Clew Bay Ride) THE NEW YOU 2020 CALENDAR (Rides begin on Sunday and end on Saturday) LOW SEASON May 3 to May 9 May 10 to May 16 May 17 to May 23 May 24 to May 30 May 31 to June 6 June 7 to June 13 June 14 - June 20 June 21 - June 27 HIGH SEASON June 28 - July 4 July 5 - July 11 July 12 - July 18 July 19 - July 25 July 26 - August 1 AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 15 AUGUST 16 - AUGUST AUGUST 22 AUGUST 23 - AUGUST 29 AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 5 SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 13 - SEPTEMBER 19 SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26 SEPTEMBER 27 -OCTOBER 3 2020 RIDER RATES LOW SEASON (April, May, June) $2,100 per person HIGH SEASON (July, August, September) $2,200 per person The above rates include: 6 Nights Guesthouse Accommodation + Daily Full Irish Breakfast + 5 Full Days Riding + Horse, Tack, and Guide + 5 Picnic Lunches + Trail Ride Transfers + Westport Train Station Pick up & Return (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $250) DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR RIDERS: $800 PAYMENT IS DUE IN FULL 45 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Rates do not include: Evening Meals, Train Fare, or Travel Insurance 2020 NON- RIDER RATES LOW SEASON (April, May, June ) $450 per person HIGH SEASON (July, August September ) $500 per person The above rates include: 6 Nights Guesthouse Accommodation + Daily Full Irish Breakfast + Westport Train Station Pick up & Return (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $250) DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR NON- RIDERS: $275 PAYMENT IS DUE IN FULL 45 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Rates do not include: Evening Meals, Train Fare, or Travel Insurance.