Ride Overview
There is no better way to experience this rugged and beautiful landscape than on a horse. Fast and fun gallops, mysterious and secluded beaches and challenging treks across flat bog land that leads to narrow mountain trails – this ride is fun and varied. Optional jumps available.
This is an active and fun ride. Any rider that does not meet the requirement of being able to ride at walk, trot, canter and gallop, or to hand lead their horse due to any terrain being boggy or steep in places, will not be allowed to continue with the ride. Such a rider will be asked to leave the ride and no refund will be issued, as well a 200£ fee will additionally be payable onsite for onward transport of their assigned horse.
2026 Dates: May 10-16, May 19-24 (ridden in reverse), Sept. 17-23, Oct. 8-13 (ridden in reverse)
Rate: $4,620.00 USD/3,696£ or $4,345.00 USD/3,476£ for the reverse dates as they are one day shorter
If you need assistance with hotel accommodations on the night prior to the ride or at the end of the ride we would be happy to assist.
Included
- 5 or 6 nights accommodation
- 6 or 7 days of riding
- All meals
- Horse and all tack
- Guiding services
- Luggage transfers
- All local taxes
Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hotel and dinner on the last night
- Gratuities for the team at the end of your stay
Scotland’s Coast to Coast Ride North
The listed price includes accommodation and all meals. Please note, this route requires that all riders must be able to ride at walk, trot, canter and gallop. Terrain can sometimes be boggy or steep and guests may have to lead their own horse periodically. Riders are encouraged to help out with the morning routine of catching, feeding, grooming and saddling the horses for the day.
Day 1
Brora circular ride: 12 Miles
We collect all riders from Inverness and then take you to meet the horses where we have a ride briefing.
The trail today will be a relaxing circular route around the stunning landscape of Brora! We have a few different beautiful routes that we can take today from an awesome ride down to the local Dunrobin castle, or maybe a scenic ride up to Loch Brora... today is guaranteed to be a beautiful start to the ride.
You will get a chance to get to know your horse at a leisurely pace today so that you will be prepared for tomorrow which is much faster paced!
Day 2
Brora to Glen Loth: 14 Miles
Today's trail ride starts either at 10am or 1pm depending on the tide and is a shorter day to give us all plenty of time to enjoy the stunning east coast beaches and play in the sea.
Within half an hour, we are riding on the beautiful, wide sandy beach at Brora where our ponies can let off some steam and go for some breathless gallops beside the sea.
We head North along the beautiful East coast beaches for several miles before we finally turn our backs on the sea and begin our journey west.
We head up a beautiful and quiet glen where we then stop for the night to get a good nights rest before the longer section tomorrow.
Day 3
Glen Loth to Badenloch: 18 Miles
We start early today as we have a big day of adventure ahead of us. We get our last glimpse of the east coast in the distance before continuing inland along tiny single track roads and over the hills.
We follow the winding river along the Strath of Kildonan - goldrush country for most of the day. Keep your eyes peeled for birds of prey and red deer.
The landscape opens up before us and the view of open moorland and hills stretches to the horizon.
Our accommodation for the night is in the most remote hotel in mainland Britain.
Day 4
Badenloch to Crask: 24 Miles
We follow estate tracks and stalkers trails in big sky country, crossing streams and jumping ditches alongside remote lochs.
Leaving the lochs behind, we climb a steep pass dropping to an old peat track - the only safe way through the wide flat bog stewn landscape before us. From here we will see our hotel for the night - a tiny white speck in the distance!
Day 5
Crask to Altnaharra: 10 Miles
A shorter day to give both the ponies and us a bit of a rest after the long rides on the previous two days. We head North again, passing through wild beautiful scenery beneath Ben Klibreck to Altnaharra.
Day 6
Altnaharra to Achfarry: 25 Miles
Today sees us heading West again, first following a tiny single track road to link us to an estate road and stalkers path winding high through the majestic hills of the Reay forest estate.
Our descent beside Arkle gives us our first glimpse of the West coast in the distance.
We will leave our ponies at the end of the trail and head to our lochside hotel for the night.
Day 7
Achfarry to Kylestrome: 15 Miles
We collect our ponies and head over the hills on a high stalkers path with fantastic views of the iconic mountains of the area (weather permitting!). Dropping eventually to the sea lochs of the West Coast we wind our way along the stalkers trails that hug the shore, overlooking Loch Glendhu and Loch Glencoul.
This stunning view of the west coast is a brilliant way to end the ride. Drop off in Inverness between 3-6PM
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Scotland’s Coast to Coast Ride South (not on offer in 2026)
Please note, this route requires that all riders must be able to ride at walk, trot and canter. Terrain can sometimes be boggy or steep and guests may have to lead their own horse periodically. Riders are encourage to help out with the morning routine of catching, feeding, grooming and saddling the horses for the day.
Day 1
Clachtoll to Glen Canisp: 13 miles
We meet our riders at our stables in Tain at around 10.30AM for a ride briefing then travel to the West coast to start our ride just after lunchtime.
We leave the beaches of the West Coast, heading South for a few kilometres on a short ride (to get us used to the horses) that hugs the rocky coastline with reaching views of the iconic mountains of the area, descending to the village of Lochinver for the night.
Day 2
Glen Canisp to Ledmore Junction: 19 Miles
We ride East following estate tracks and stalkers paths beneath Canisp and Suilven through the stunning scenery of Assynt.
If the weather is good we may ride high up onto the shoulder of Canisp - eagle territory, with fantastic views in all directions before reaching our lochside accommodation.
Day 3
Ledmore Junction to Oykel Bridge: 18 Miles
Today we ride through moor and forest, with the opportunity for some much faster riding.
Just after lunch, we catch a glimpse of the Oykel river before winding down through the forest to the banks of this famous salmon river. Otters frequent it's banks and we keep our eyes peeled for wildlife as we follow the river to our hotel for the night.
Day 4
Oykel Bridge to Bonar Bridge: 24 Miles
We continue to follow the Oykel before heading into the forest and onto a remote track through the hills. The track boasts stunning views before dropping down into a beautiful green strath frequented by many different types of deer.
This brings us to Ardgay where we follow the main road for about a mile, crossing the arch of Bonar Bridge and spending the night in the village. This is the best day for spotting herds of red deer.
Day 5
Bonar Bridge to Rogart: 23 Miles
Leaving Bonar Bridge, we ride over the hill and through the forest and on past Loch Migdale where we sometimes see Ospreys.
Crossing the river we take an old farm track that winds along the river side and around the shoulder of the hill, taking us to our accommodation in the crofting community of Rogart.
Day 6
Rogart to Brora: 20 Miles
The final day! Leaving Rogart, we head over the hills with views reaching to the Cairngorms in the East, the hills of the West coast behind us and the high hills of Wester Ross to the South.
Descending for a gallop on the long sandy beaches of Golspie, passing beneath the fairytale castle of Dunrobin and back to Brora for a final blast on the sand. We should arrive back at Brora at approximately 5pm and we will take you back to Tain shortly afterwards.
Horseback Riding in the Scottish Highlands
Linda M.
Amazing week riding across the Scottish Highlands. Milage on the itinerary was accurate. We rode up and down hillsides covered with bright yellow gorse flowers everywhere, got stunning views, galloped on the beach of The North Sea, and survived the Bog of Doom outside Crask.
You are on the roads a lot as there are many areas of deep dangerous bogs of peat. Horses are well taken care of, and all did their jobs well.
Stayed in small inns along the way. You do carry your own luggage up and down flights of stairs, so pack appropriately. We left the horses every night in a field and drove to the lodging for the night. One night they were located right outside our Inn.
Scottish people were so welcoming. Roads are narrow, one lane for 2 directions with passing areas. Cars campers and horse boxes are small to fit on the roads.
You do catch, brush, and saddle and boot your own horses daily. One guide, Dominique, with 8 guests, and Jan the only support staff driving our luggage and horse supplies place to place. They are very busy all week, so it is a team effort.
Must be an experienced rider to do this ride. We were blessed with incredibly good weather all week, not a drop of rain.