Under bare
ben Bulben's head
In Drumcliff Churchyard yeats is laid.
By the
road an ancient cross.
No marble, no conventional phrase;
On limestone quarried near the spot
By his command these words are cut:
Cast
a cold eye
On life, on death.
Horseman, pass by!
W.B.Yeats
The Yeats Sligo Trail - 4 days
The Yeats Sligo Trail is an unguided trail ride.
You can ride the Yeats Sligo Trail only with a minimum of two*
riders.
We are offering wonderful
self
lead trails
but it is not advisable to go alone, we prefer
it if you are a minimum of 2 people, however, if a Trail is really
what you would like to do we are offering you, with our help,
the possibility to find a suitable companion whom you could get
to know before you travel
Meeting Page
The Horse
Holiday Farm lies in the shadow of Ben Bulben directly on the
Atlantic coast with stunning views. Enjoy a few days riding in
the countryside immortalised by the poet W. B. Yeats.
Day 1
: Arrive at Horse Holiday Farm by mid day to meet
your horse and have a trial ride so you become acquainted with
your mount for the next few days. Receive saddlebags and maps
and overnight in the vicinity of the farm.
Day 2
:
To Streedagh: Ride from the farm along the shore to Dernish Island
and Streedagh Beach where three ships of the Spanish Armada went
aground in 1588 just a short distance off shore. Experience the
gallop of your life on the wonderful long golden sandy beach of
Streedagh. Overnight near Streedagh.
Day 3
:
With Ben Bulben on your left and the Atlantic on your right ride
along old cart tracks, bogland paths and small country roads to
Trawbawn ( in English White Sands). About 7km off shore you can
see Inishmurray Island - it has a monastic settlement founded
around 500 A.D. You will enjoy an unforgettable view from Cullumore
cliffs over Sligo Bay as far as the coastline of Co. Mayo. Follow
the way to your next overnight stop at a family guesthouse.
Day 4
:
To Drumcliffe: Head for Ardtarmon Strand passing the lovely Ardtarmon
Castle on the way to Lissadell Beach. You will pass by the historical
Lissadell House family home of Countess Constance Markievicz and
extolled in poetry by W.B.Yeats.
" the light of evening , Lissadell,
Great windows open to the south"
Leaving Lissadell Beach at Carney, riding through forest, you
are now heading for the foot of Ben Bulben from where you will
have fantastic views over Sligo Bay arriving at Drumcliffe to
overnight at a modern guesthouse. Do take the time to visit Drumcliffe
Churchyard nearby to visit Yeat's grave and read his epitaph..
Return to
the farm next morning after breakfast.
Offer includes:
4 nights Bed and Breakfast
4 days riding ( including the arrival day)
Arrivals: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Price:
April 21 - July 6 EURO 499.00
July 6 - August 27, 2005 EURO 550.00
Aug. 27 to end October EURO 499.00
It is
sometimes possible to book at short notice: just phone us, send
us an email or fill up the
contact
form
Tilman and
Colette Anhold
Horse Holiday Farm Ltd.
Grange
County Sligo
Ireland
Telephone
: (071) 9166152
Fax : (071) 9166400
From Europe
and the UK:
Telephone : 00 353 71 9166152
Fax : 00 353 71 9166400
From the
USA:
Telephone : 011 353 71 9166152
Fax : 011 353 71 9166400
Email : [email protected]
Form: enquiries-reservations
Location and airports
The Horse Holiday Farm is Bord Fáilte (Irish Tourist Board)
approved and
a member of A.I.R.E., the Association of Irish Riding Establishments.
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