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?

What an absolute TOP holiday we have just had. We already contacted Laure–Anne last year for a trip to Ireland. Cross–country, bucket list item, but never dared to do it with our own horses. So ideal location… My husband, who does not do horse riding at all, was fortunately enthusiastic about Ireland and went along with my dream… All this was discussed with Laure–Anne via video call and our travel program could be adjusted accordingly. We chose to drive for 5 days (instead of 7), so that we could still spend the weekend together. After a long countdown, the time had finally come last week. Castle Leslie, there we came… In 1 word WOW !! I have had a fantastic week with the horses. Wonderful rides on the domain and expert feedback from the instructors during the indoor lessons. Many different horses ridden, each with their own character. In the meantime, my husband has had fun swimming/cycling/running in the area and has familiarized himself with the drink menu of the bar on the :-D domain Everything was arranged down to the last detail before we left and during the week Laure–Anne was always available for any questions and genuinely interested in how things were going for us. This trip will resonate in our dreams for a long time and we will definitely go back again!

Kurt Verbruggen

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My riding holiday, Castles of Gredos, in Spain was an unforgettable experience. Beautiful surroundings and well-trained and cared-for horses. Everything was organised to perfection, both leading up to and during the trip. Laure-Anne was always ready to help with all my questions. For booking a riding holiday, you are in the best hands with OTC. I will definitely book with her again.

Tom Werner

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I heard about Outside the Corral. From the first contact with Laure–Anne, I was immediately convinced that I wanted to choose this organization for my first equestrian holiday. Laure–Anne‘s enthusiasm and the clearly obtained information was top–notch. For my first holiday I chose Costa Brava: Coast & Hinterland and of all the participants I had the feeling that we were best informed about everything through Outside the Corral. Laure–Anne was also always available, both before the trip and during, which was very reassuring for me. Even after the trip, time was taken to listen to the feedback. My first experience with Outside the Corral was fantastic and I can recommend it to everyone. When I book my next equestrian holiday, it will be with this organization anyway!

Eveline De Wachter

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Very nice organisation! Laure-Anne thinks along with you very well and really takes the time to do so (which location will suit you best). The welfare of the horses is clearly her top priority, which immediately gives you a feeling of trust. I had a wonderful time in Portugal and can definitely recommend Outside the Coral!