Ride Overview

You’ve asked (and asked and then asked again) for us to give you short break options in the Highlands – OK! We get it – and are super thrilled to offer you the following options – Spring, Summer and Fall – you can choose!

This three day ride is a wonderful way to dip your toe into the vast richness of the Highlands. Pricing includes 3 days of guided riding – all meals and accommodations are independently arranged, but we can help.

2026 Dates: April 1-3, April 6-8, April 11-13, July 19-21, July 23-25 (Fall dates coming soon)

Rate: $675.00 USD or 560£ per person sharing (riding only, meals and accommodation are made on your own)

NOTE: We also have a 2 day riding option for $450.00 USD or 374£

Included

  • 3 days guided trail riding
  • Horse and all tack
  • Guiding services
  • All local taxes

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Travel Insurance
  • Transfers to/from the airport/train station
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Gratuities for the team at the end of the holiday

Arrival

Arrive to Aberdeen and make your way independently to the hotel of your choosing near our home base for the ride.

Day 1

Today sees us climb Carnferg, the local hill which provides breathtaking panoramic views of Deeside, Cairngorms and beyond.

The rolling green hills and lush greenery that we began our ride with quickly give way to rough but beautiful heathery slopes as we climb higher and higher to reach the summit of Carnferg (525m). Here we reach the memorial cairn at the summit which is over 100 years old and take in the panoramic view that surrounds us.

Red kites and eagles soar overhead and on a clear day, you can see Morven, Mount Keen, Mount Battock and beyond into the heart of the Cairngorms.

Day 2

Today's ride will give riders the opportunity to explore the long distance route called 'The Fungle' in both directions. Each day we will pick up the trail and follow it in a different direction - exploring varied scenery each day.

Day 3

On our last day, we will explore the Forest of Birse. We climb a smaller hill called Lamahip and follow a narrow steep trail through the heather to admire the slopes of Carnferg from a different angle. We descend to the Waters of Feugh where we will visit a beautiful stone church from the 1800's, stepping inside feels like going back in time.

Here we have lunch in the trees next to the church, enjoying the chattering waters of the Feugh. After lunch, we follow the river through the glen before we climb again for more beautiful views over towards Finzean.

In autumn, the afternoon on this day is the best time to hear stags roar.

Departure at the end of the day by independent transfer.