Homefield Equestrian Trails

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 For decades the North West of Ireland has been considered Ireland´s best kept secret,
now from the back of a sturdy Irish mount you can discover these secrets.

 Homefield Equestrian Trails, Tullan Strand, Bundoran, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: + 353 72 41288 - Fax: + 353 72 41049 - E-mail: homefield@indigo.ie
Contact: Pat Geagan or Leo Leonard

Donegal and it´s neighbouring counties of Sligo and Leitrim give the trail rider an insight into three of the most beautiful and untouched counties of what is known as the Wild North West.

The rider will be taken by an experienced guide through a landscape that changes from sandy beaches that are pounded by the Atlantic rollers, to cool forests, rugged misty mountains, bogland clad in purple heather, blue lakes and relaxing green pasture land.

To view this from the back of an Irish steed noted for it's temperament, character and stamina has to be experienced to be believed. Our rides last from one, two, three, four days, or even a full week.

The following is a typical four day package:

 Day 1 ~

When you arrive at the Centre or you are collected from either Sligo airport or Train Station you will be taken to your accommodation to settle in and meet your host.
Once settled you are then brought to the Equestrian Centre to be introduced to your equine partner for the next three days.
After your introduction the golden sands of Tullan Strand await you and your partner to canter/gallop on.
Returning from your ride it is home to freshen up and change for evening dinner and entertainment.
 

Day 2 ~

The following day your trail begins at the foot of Tievebaun mountain and meanders through boglands and heathery slopes until you reach your lunch time stop at Carrowoona where Sinead will be there to welcome you to her cottage for refreshments.
Bidding farewell to Sinead we take an old drover´s track towards the mystic lake of Glenade, home of the fabled Dobhaircu.

Above us are the crags of Largy cliffs where sometimes Ravens and Peregrine Falcons will be seen wheeling and screaming at each other.
The shores of the lake mark the end of the first days ride, here your transport will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation for a deserving hot shower clean clothes and a scrumptuous dinner.

 

Day 3 ~

The following day you rejoin your noble steed at Glenade Lough and traverse the bog road over the townlands of Barracashlaun to the village of Lurganboy where lunch awaits you in a glade in Twisspark wood.
After lunch we make our way up hill towards the summit of O´Donnell´s Rock where panoramic views of the valleys, hills and lakes lie below us.
Leaving the Rock behind us we descend into the valley where our transport awaits you to take you home.

 

Day 4 ~

After breakfast on your last day a final canter on Tullan Strand with your companion of the last three days before you leave.

 

How to find us:

Bundoran is an attractive seaside resort situated in the south west corner of Donegal Bay, located on the main Sligo-Donegal Road (N17).

If travelling on a Bus from Dublin get off at Ballyshannon and get a Taxi.
Homefield Equestrian Trails is affiliated with Homefield English Language School.
Homefield is just 8km (5 miles) away from Ballyshannon.
There are three trains daily from Dublin to Sligo and also a regular Express Bus service to Ballyshannon and Sligo.

If you want to fly from England, there are direct flights from Stanstead to Knock with Ryan Air. Logan Air provides flights from Manchester to Knock. Otherwise, Aer Lingus offers flights to Knock and Sligo from Dublin with connections from most major European destinations.

Distances From:

  • Ballyshannon - 8km (5 miles)
  • Donegal - 22km (14 miles)
  • Sligo - 28km (18 miles)
  • Sligo Airport - 43km (27 miles)
  • Dublin - 236km (148 miles)

Places of Interest nearby:

Festivals & Events nearby:

  • Ballyshannon Folk Festival - Tradional Music - First Weekend in August.
  • Manorhamilton Wild Rose Festival - First Week in August - Runs for Ten Days.

Price List
 1 hour  Adult £12.00 Child £10.00
 half day  £28.00  
 1 day (including packed lunch)  £60.00  
 2 day (including packed lunch)  £115.00  
 3 day (including packed lunch)  £175.00  
 4 day (including packed lunch)  £230.00  

Accomoadation in either luxury self catering appartments from £210.00 per week or Board Fáilte approved guesthouse from £20 per person per night 

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E-mail: homefield@indigo.ie

Last modified 11 September 2001