Price
2026
5 Nights - €1,995 per person, sharing
Dates & Prices
IRELAND
Co Mayo Clew Bay Trail
Overview
Based out of the scenic and beautiful town of Westport in Co. Mayo this is a wonderful rural and wild part of Ireland to visit. The trail is a fixed based ride, you are based in a local B&B and daily enjoy looped rides around this stunning area. The base for the Clew Bay Trail Ride is at Drummindoo Stud. It is a family-based business originally, they only bred and some of the stallions that have resided here include the famous Connemara ”Carna Dun”, the Thoroughbred ”Fast Frigate” and the Irish Draught ”Shuttlecock to name but a few. Initially horses were bred, produced and sold worldwide. In 1979 they started to offer horse riding. The farm has been developed over time from a small stud to a modern equestrian facility which includes American barn stabling, an indoor arena, outdoor menage and a gallop track (all with a sand and rubber surface).
Run by Padraic and Ailise Foy alongside their father you’ll enjoy great hospitality here from a proper horsey family. Padraic has been involved in working with showjumpers, showing and racing in the past and since setting up trail rides has enjoyed travelling, learning and adopting some of Monty Roberts methods, a unique aspect to the training of their horses.
As well as great hospitality and a buzzing atmosphere for most of the year in the town of Westport, alongside some amazing restaurants, the riding here is stunning. You’ll enjoy a variety of terrain including a good beach ride, lovely country lanes, some road work on quiet roads and great tracks.
Location
Westport, Ireland
Airport
Dublin, Shannon or local airport Knock, Ireland
Duration
5 nights
When to go
April-October
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Weight
90 kg / 14 stone / 198 lbs
Group size
2 - 8
Accommodation
Offsite B&B
Included
5 nights bed and breakfast guest house accommodation plus 4 days trail riding (4+ hours per day), horse, tack, guide, 4 picnic lunches and all transfers during the trail.
Extras
Single supplement - €300 - not applicable if willing to share
Small group supplement - 2/3 riders €280
Non-rider - €450 per person. sharing. Doesn't include lunches, evening meals, departure or arrival transfers (apart from courtesy pick up and drop off at Westport bus or train station).
Excluded
Flights, transfers (apart from courtesy pick up & drop off ay Westport Bus or Train Station), evening meals and tips.
Price guarantee
All our riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book with us and will refund the difference should you find the same riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
Exchange rate
Rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Transfers
International visitors can fly to Dublin, Shannon or local airport Knock. For Irish visitors it’s an easy drive wherever you are coming from.
For international visitors we recommend renting a car. We can also organise transfers in an 8-person vehicle, approx. return cost Dublin €1225, Shannon €775 and Knock €275. There are bus transfers to Westport from all airport and train services from Dublin to Westport.
Departure dates
Trails run Sunday to Friday from April to October.
Riding & Itinerary
Day 1
On arrival to Westport, check in to your accommodation which is where you will be staying for the trail.
Day 2
Transfer to Drummindoo Stud to meet your host Padraic Foy, your horse and the other riders. After an assessment ride in the indoor arena, riders and horses are transferred to Brackloon just outside of Westport and take the Skelp Ride which brings us towards the east side of Croagh Patrick (Ireland’s Holy Mountain which has been a site of worship for over 3,000 years.). This mountain path gives us a great view of Clew Bay. We ride through Prospect and picnic near the ruins of a holmestead which dates back to pre famine times. Then on to Teevnacroagha where we ride in the footsteps of St. Patrick (Ireland’s patron saint) before finishing the day at Brackloon.
Day 3
Today we start at the village of Culeen for the Culeen Ride. This ride takes us to the west of Croagh Patrick, through quiet country lanes at Kilsallagh and Kinnock and then to bog roads at Dereen where we will have some long canters. We picnic on the bog and get to see the harvesting of the bog peat at close hand. We then return via a river crossing at Bellakip to finish the day at Culeen.
Day 4
Today we start at Today we start at Formoyle for the Feenone Ride. This takes us over a mountain pass, close to a megalithic burial site (one of many in the area), through the Carrowniskey River and on to the bog roads at Feenone. Clare Island (Grainne Uaile, Ireland’s famous Pirate Queen resided there in the 1500,s and controlled all the waters of Clew Bay) and Inishturk Island can clearly be seen. We then head for Carrowniskey beach where we can canter and gallop before returning to base.
Day 5
For the final day of our trail we make our way to Doughmakeon and to ride the beach at Carrowniskey before crossing the Carrowniskey river and on to Cross Strand. There are ample opportunities to gallop today. We picnic next to Clapper Bridge (the bridge with the eyes). We can see the coastline of Connemara in the distance. There are many standing stones in the area dating back to megalithic times. We ride along Cross Strand and Carrowniskey beach again before returning to our base where you will say goodbye to your equine companion. In the evening enjoy a farewell drink in one of Westport’s pubs.
Day 6
Depart after breakfast with fond memories of your equestrian adventure.
The Itinerary of The Clew Bay Trail Ride may change slightly due to circumstances beyond our control such as bad weather and tidal variations.
Please ask about
There is an abundance of things to do in and around West Port which we can give ideas for including surfing, cycling, sailing. diving, golf.
Horses
Connemara Ponies, Irish Sport Horses, Irish Draughts or Irish Cobs
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Type of riding
5 hours of riding per day, includes gallops in open terrain
Tack
English style
Weight limit
90 kg / 14 stone / 198 lbs
Group size
2 - 8
Accommodation & Meals
The B&B accommodation is located either in or close to Westport Town and has been chosen by the Foy family. Bedrooms are all ensuite with a full Irish on offer of course every morning. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. As the accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis this gives you the opportunity to choose from the many fine, award winning restaurants in Westport for your evening meal.
Typical breakfast: Eggs (scrambled, fried, poached), Bacon, Sausages, White pudding, Hashbrowns, Tomatoes, Toast and Butter, Jams, Marmalade. There is also typically a selection of cereals, often fruit, juices and tea or coffee.
Picnic lunches on the trail consist of sandwiches, fruit, snacks, drinks etc. and can be tailored to individual needs.
Accommodation
Offsite B&B
Single Supplement
Single supplement applies
Meals
Inform us about food allergies and intolerances
Drinks
Drinks with lunches on rides included.
The Destination
Nestled on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, Westport is famous for its planned Georgian town layout and its connection to the historical figure Grace O'Malley. It's known for attractions like the Westport House, the mountain Croagh Patrick, and the scenic Clew Bay. The town also serves as a hub for outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and horse riding, and has a lively cultural scene with its own theatre and walking tours.
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