4 Horse Riding in Ireland Worth Booking

1.Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Join Hilltoptreks at Dublin’s Molly Malone Statue for an eight-hour Wicklow outing with up to eight people. Ride for about 1.5 hours at Killegar Stables, then visit Enniskerry, Guinness Lake, Sally Gap, and Glendalough. Guides such as Derrick, Derek, Kevin, and Linda have led past departures.

“Enjoyed a scenic horseback ride in the forest and fields. Saw lots of cows, sheep and other horses. The horse staff was very friendly and really explained in detail on how to ride a horse. I appreciated their teachings and it felt like a proper class. Derrick was our tour guide and he was very nice. He was very informative and efficient. Our lunch was a little short but that's how tours are sometimes so I think the negative reviewers should book a private tour if they want to go at their own pace. Derrick provided great recommendations and we made it back to Dublin by 5pm. Perfect timing before…”

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2.1-Hour Jaunting Car Horse and Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 361 reviews · from $43Best value

Take a one-hour jaunting car ride from Killarney’s Great Southern Hotel through traffic-free parts of the national park. Your English-speaking Jarvey guide, perhaps Michael, Cal, Louis, or another local driver, shares Irish wit, park lore, and castle stories before returning you to town.

“The ride was a lot of fun and gave us a good view of the park. An hour round trip was perfect for the time we had in Killarney.”

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3.Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · from $115

Ride from stables just outside Killarney into Knockreer Estate with an English-speaking guide. Beginners are welcome, horses and safety gear are provided, and the route brings you past Lough Leane, mountain scenery, forest paths, and sometimes wild deer.

“At the start I was very nervous. But Natalie guided me and told me what to do. As time went on the nerves were fading away and I got to look at the scenery, we seen a lot of deers aswell. It was a lovely day”

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4.Wicklow Mountains Horse Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Ride through the Wicklow Mountains and Kings River valley with Hollywood Horse and Pony Trekking. Ray, Lisa, Nicole, and Jack match horses to riding ability, give beginners a short lesson, and guide small groups of up to six. The route may include countryside trails, lake riding, and cantering for experienced riders.

“Outstanding experience... beautiful sights, great staff, wonderful horses. The whole family really enjoyed this experience.”

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