You're welcome to 'saddle up,' go trail riding, horse riding or pony trekking in the magnificent Mourne Mountains, or just stay with us and relax in this beautiful, tranquil part of Ireland. Drumgooland House is only 10 minutes drive from Downpatrick and the seaside town of Newcastle and just 30 minutes by road from Belfast International Airport. The trail ride is accompanied by an experienced guide who will take special care of nervous or inexperienced riders.
Luggage is transferred each day by our staff.
We assemble at Drumgooland House where you meet your guide. We will assess your riding experience and assign you to various groups. We then go out around the lanes and tracks surrounding the Loughinisland Lake for about 1.5 hours so that you can get used to your horse. After lunch at Drumgooland House we set off to a local forest where you will experience your first canter. The trail takes us to the foot of the Mourne Mountains passing the ancient ruins of Dundrum Castle and through the Nature Reserve at Murlough to the golden sandy beach at Newcastle overlooked by Slieve Donard.