12 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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5.Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 1 hour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $129

Ride for one guided hour through Killarney National Park from Ballydowny, with horses matched to your height, weight, and experience. Guides such as Annie and Lutzy help beginners feel at ease, while the route brings mountain, lake, forest, and red deer views. Helmets and boots are provided.

“Advise people to book directly through the owner,The fees that were added were robbery.When I arrived at the stable the fee for riding was 70.00$ I was charged 110 per person.I could understand a transaction fee this was robbery”

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6.Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $213

Ride for two hours through Knockreer Estate in Killarney National Park, north of Lough Lein. Your guide matches you with a horse based on your height, weight, and riding experience. Helmets and boots are supplied, and beginners are welcome.

“The whole experience was wonderful. The guides were kind, attentive and friendly. The scenery was like out of a picture book. The stable even provides boots for riders. Would strongly recommend this for anyone visiting the area!”

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7.Beach & countryside horse riding outside Westport. Guided. 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $102

Ride from Carrowholly Stables outside Westport along quiet country roads to Clew Bay. Guides such as Helena, Emily, Alex, and Jason provide patient instruction for beginners, while experienced riders may trot or canter when tide and conditions allow. Horses, helmets, and boots are supplied.

“Excursion was amazing! Went from the stable to the beach and through the water. Went were able to do trotting on the way back. Highly recommended for anyone of all skill levels”

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8.Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours in Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Ride through Killarney National Park in a covered horse-drawn carriage with a local guide such as Gerard, Connor, or Gerome. You’ll pass St Mary’s Cathedral, red deer parks, the Deenagh River, the Lakes of Killarney, Inisfallen ruins, and Ross Castle, with time for photos.

“We loved it my grandson who is almost 2 loved hearing the hooves and nodding to it! We loved visiting with Gussie and meeting Gerard who was a great tour guide! Wonderful experience!”

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9.Horse riding – Dirt Trek Trail. Lisdoonvarna, Clare. Guided. 1 hour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $121

Meet Peter and the team at Mountain View Horse Riding Centre near Lisdoonvarna for a guided one-hour English-saddle trek through Clare woodlands and famine ruins. You’ll ride with a helmet and half chaps, taking in the Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Galway Bay, and Connemara mountains.

“Our family of 10, 5 adults and 5 children ages 7-12 spent the last nine days touring through Ireland and every one of them told me that their favorite part of the trip was the Mountain View Horse Riding Trip. This facility has been rated #1 in Ireland for the past 15 years and there is good reason for it. Peter, Emily and Charlotte went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. They made sure that everyone from age 10 through 70, had the ride of our lives. I highly recommend that if you’re considering a horseback riding adventure this is the only place to go. We’ll…”

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10.Horse riding – Burren Trail. Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare. Guided. 3 hours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $243

Ride for three or four hours from Mountain View Horse Riding Centre near Lisdoonvarna. Peter and his team match horses and pace to your ability, with helmets and half chaps included. Expect Burren stone forts, famine-era ruins, photo stops, and possible views of the Cliffs of Moher.

“Stunning scenery, lovely horses. Peter did an amazing job catering to all levels of riders on the trip.”

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11.Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 3 hours.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $282

Ride through Killarney National Park with a guide, taking in Lough Lein and UNESCO-listed park scenery from horseback. Horses, helmets, boots, and basic guidance are provided. Groups are limited to 15, and all riding levels are accepted, from beginners to experienced riders.

“Clean and beautiful stable, great team, perfect horses. Felt very save, was a great and lovely experience. Would book again. 3h might be a bit long, 2h or 1h also available.”

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12.Beach and Countryside Guided Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $90

Ride from Carrowholly Stables along a beach beside Clew Bay, with views of Croagh Patrick, Seals Rock, and Dora Inch Island. Your English-speaking guide supplies boots and a riding hat, checks your riding ability, and adapts the pace for the group. The ride lasts one hour.

“I bought this as a gift for my grandsons they loved it staff was excellent I would definitely recommend this”

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