Experience a memorable 3 or 6 days riding across the incredible Mountains of Mourne. Distinctive and self contained, the Mountains are tucked away in the south east corner of Northern Ireland. Twelve shapely summits, which rise 2000 ft on the eastern side, they dominate the landscape. The Mountains of Mourne Trail will take you to the foot of the mountains, past ancient ruins, through nature reserves and on to golden beaches. You will then ride over Slieve Na Slatt Mountain and Hares Gap, all of the time experiencing the beauty of this truly wonderful landscape.

Your week ahead .....
Saturday You will arrive, settle in and wind down from your travels.
Sunday Assemble at Drumgooland House, Downpatrick, Co. Down where you will meet your guide and horse for the week. You will be briefed on the week ahead and your riding experience discussed. Then out for an hour and a half ride in the countryside around Loughinisland Lake, to enable you to get to know your horse. After lunch at Drumgooland House, another ride in the forest.
Monday The trail heads towards the foot of the Mourne Mountains passing the ancient ruins of Dundrum Castle, then through the Nature Reserve at Murlough to the golden sands of Newcastle beach, overlooked by Slieve Donard. From here head for the stable yard in Castlewellan, where the horses will be fed and tucked in for the night.
Tuesday Spend four and a half hours in Tollymore Forest at the bottom of Slieve Donard, viewing the splendid waterfalls and unspoilt scenic views.
Wednesday On this half day trail, visit the estate of the Annesley family. Ride over Slieve Na Slatt Mountain, overlooking the castle and lakes. En route to the stables, pass along Crows Lane, affording a perfect view of the Mountains of Mourne sweeping down to the sea. The afternoon is free for shopping or if you choose, a short sight-seeing trip to the ancient town of Downpatrick, where St Patrick is buried.
Thursday The trail visits the picturesque village of Bryansford, winding its way along Tressy Pad, used by smugglers in bygone days. Then on to Hares Gap and an outstanding view over the Drumlins of Co. Down
Friday Leave Castlewellan, passing through the quaint village of Maghera, making your way to the sandy beach at Dundrum, for a last canter along the beach. On the way home, pass the remains of the Tullymurry Railway Station, and back to Drumgooland House.
Saturday Departure after breakfast.