Outside the Corral | Mull of Kintyre

Mull of Kintyre

Immerse yourself in an authentic Scottish horseback adventure, traversing rugged hills and deserted beaches on the enchanting Kintyre Peninsula. Whether you choose the full week-long programme or just a short break, this is an unforgettable ride through the untamed beauty of the Highlands.

Best period

April - October

Price

€ 3.780 or € 2.025

Ideal length

6 days/7 nights or 4 days/3 nights

Level

Experienced

Highlights

Discover the remote beauty of Kintyre, from rugged highlands to deserted beaches, and swim with your horse in the sea.

Feel the freedom as you gallop along Kintyre's pristine beaches with the wind in your hair.

Overnight in a charming, 150-year-old Scottish farmhouse & enjoy homegrown meals and warm hospitality.

Experience the thrill of shooting arrows from horseback, connecting with Scotland's warrior past.

Quick facts

Centre Based Rides, Equestrian Short Breaks

6 days/7 nights or 4 days/3 nights

Experienced

80KG

Groups up to 6

4 - 6 hours/day in the saddle

Campbeltown (CAL), Glasgow (GLA)

At a glance

This weeklong adventure on the Kintyre Peninsula is perfect for avid riders seeking a well-rounded and varied equestrian experience. With five full days of riding and one rest day featuring a non-riding adventure, you will enjoy a balanced mix of thrilling beach gallops, rugged mountain trails, and the art of horseback archery. With five full days of riding and one rest day featuring a non-riding adventure, this itinerary ensures a balanced blend of excitement and relaxation. Not enough time? No worries, there’s also a short break version available for a condensed yet equally thrilling experience.

The Kintyre journey offers a more relaxed approach with a good balance of action and downtime, ideal for those wanting to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Highlands without the intensity of a more extreme expedition. In contrast, our Knoydart ride pushes you further into one of Scotland’s most remote wildernesses, where the focus is more on endurance and exploration in an untamed environment.

More information

You will stay in a remote, characterful Scottish farmhouse that has withstood Kintyre’s rugged elements for over 150 years. Enjoy comfortable rooms and hearty homemade meals made with local ingredients, including freshly caught fish, artisan cheeses, and homegrown vegetables. Evenings are spent by the fire, sharing stories with fellow riders and your welcoming hosts.

Each day is filled with adventure. It is action packed and not for the faint-hearted. Be immersed in all things horse within this glorious and beautiful setting and let us take you on an adventure of your dreams, be that firing arrows from a horse, climbing mountains, galloping beaches or swimming horses in the sea – you are going to do it all! Let the Scottish landscape captivate you and experience the magic of riding in one of Europe’s last true wilderness areas.

What do others say?

Laure-Anne from Outside the Corral has made a dream come true for me. Not only did I go to a beautiful country to hike for days with these beautiful animals, she encouraged me to realize my very first (!) vacation alone. The fact that those 2 things were allowed to come together was really a gift. It was a last-minute decision of mine: within 2 weeks I was already traveling! All my ideas came together in a trip to beautiful Slovenia. I made wonderful memories there and made new friends from all over the world. If I wanted to do something for myself again and combine this with my passion for horses; then Laure-Anne is under my speed dial!

Eline de Groot

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My trip was really lovely! I was a little bit nervous as I have only travelled alone in the UK (I’m English myself so it was exactly the same as travelling around Belgium). But everything went smoothly, from the flight to picking up my car (I rented a car through Hertz, definitely recommended!). At check-in, everything went really perfectly too, I got a beautiful (and big!) room overlooking the garden. The staff were super friendly and helpful, making my solo trip feel a little less alone! The food is also mouth-watering, I still dream of the lamb dumplings…. The stables are the cleanest I have ever seen, the horses are treated with so much love and it shows. The riding lessons themselves always took place in the indoor arena, due to bad weather. I learnt so much during the lessons, for which my huge thanks to the instructor. This will definitely not be my last time to book with you, and who knows, maybe back to Poland. I would also like to thank you for the great care from start to finish!

Shelby Hulmes

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Indescribable adventure & worth repeating!!! Truly incredible! Also the communication with Laure-Anne is super! Thank you!!!

Loah Peeters

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I discovered Outside the Corral at the horse expo in Flanders Expo Ghent, and I am thrilled that I came across this agency! The exceptionally beautiful website caught my attention, and I fell in love with the trip in Portugal. Laure-Anne assured me that it’s suitable for novice riders and solo travelers, providing the reassurance I needed. Despite encountering various health-related challenges before leaving, Laure-Anne guided, assisted, and supported me every step of the way. I have never experienced such outstanding service and never felt so at ease with someone I didn’t know before. The trip itself surpassed all expectations—it was unpredictable and fantastically good! I cherished every moment of it.