Traigh Mhòr Pony Trekking
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Our Treks:
The Ride and Groom
45 mins
£45 per rider
Ride for 40 mins and groom for 20 mins, a perfect introduction to our ponies that is suitable for beginners and nervous riders. Young riders under 5yrs old
North Lewis Peat Road Trail
1 hr 15min £65 per rider
2hrs £95 per rider
Ride through the crofting township of North Tolsta and up onto North Tolsta Moor to the Trig point above Loch Gormag Mor. From here it is possible to see much of North Lewis's ancient blanket peat bog. Returning via the old common grazings tracks in the village. Experienced riders may be able to have short trots and canters on this trek.
Mini Moorland Ride.
1hr long
£50 per rider
Suitable for all the family, including younger ones. this lovely short moorland ride will take you onto some of North Lewis' most beautiful and untouched landscapes.
Pony Experience Days.
6 hrs
£115 per rider novices
£145 per rider for experienced
Spend the day literally horsing around from 10am to 4pm with the ponies and staff here at the riding centre. Grooming, tack cleaning, feeding , or bathing the ponies as well as a enjoying two rides which may include a lesson, the moorland ride or down onto the beach. Take a packed lunch.
Our Beach Rides:
The Traigh Mhòr Beach Rides. (experienced)
Short Ride (half the beach there and back) £75
Long Ride (full length of beach there and back) £110
Sand Dunes Trail Ride (2.5hrs) exploring beach and machair £160
Traigh Mhòr means big beach in Gaelic and that is exactly what this beach is. Two miles of golden sands and at low tide, provides an exhilarating beach ride regardless of the weather or the time of year. Splash through the burns and water or canter in the waves on a beach that has to be the Isle of Lewis' best kept secret. Intermediate to advanced level riders, must be able to control in a canter in a balanced way in open spaces. Total time varies on beach and includes a short riding assessment of ability. (NOTE: Beach ride times may be affected by tidal and weather conditions)
Traigh Mhòr Mini Beach Ride.
1 hr 15 mins
£65 per novice rider
£75 per experienced rider
Suitable for leadrein and novice riders and families with mixed abilities, this is a one hour beach ride. This includes a short 1/2 mile road trek through to the beach with fantastic views out to sea and over to the mainland. Then we descend onto Traigh Mhòr beach. (NOTE: Beach ride times may be affected by tidal conditions) Time on the beach 40-50 minutes.
Bespoke Private Beach and Trail Rides.
1-3 hrs
Base price £100 per hour per rider
If you want a really special ride this is your package. These rides are bespoke and usually happen in the evening, when the beach is quiet.
This could be:
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A quiet, personal ride;
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A special wave splashing memory;
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An amazing way to say happy birthday;
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or a romantic 'I love you' ride;
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Picnic rides available on request
Contact us directly to talk about your requirements and we will arrange a date and price for you.
Beach Paddle.
1 hour
£55 per rider
Specifically for younger riders, this is a lovely introduction to riding on the beach. This ride includes short trek down to the beach followed by a splash or paddle in the stream and short trek on the sand. particularly suitable for 12yrs old and under.
