Equestrian Activities near Mill Village Self Catering Cottages
What a great opportunity to discover some of Ireland's loveliest
landscapes on horseback, trekking along forest trails and mountain
paths and cantering along miles of sweeping golden coastline.
Co. Down, it's claimed, has more horses per head of population
than any other part of Europe. There are 19 Equestrian centres
with indoor and outdoor tracks and activities including trekking,
hacking, show jumping, racing and point-to-point. I have featured
some of the closest to Mill Village.
Mourne Trail Riding Centre
96 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle.BT33 Tel:028 4372 4351
The centre has about 15 quality horses and cobs to suit the more
experienced rider. They do not cater for beginners. They offer
one hour rides on quiet roads and track, and two hour rides in
Tollymore Forest Park. They also occasionally organize beach rides
for very experienced riders and can arrange longer rides for small
groups. Open 7 days, from 10 years.
Mount Pleasant Trekking and Horse Riding Centre
15 Bannanstown Road, Castlewellan,Tel 028 4377 8651 Web site:
www.mountpleasantcentre.com
A very safe and popular riding centre for both novice and experienced
riders alike offering forest trek, beach rides and country hacks
along traffic free routes. BHS approved.
Tullymurray Equestrian Centre
145 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick,BT30 8HH Tel: 028 4481 1880
Fax: 028 4481 1950 Email: tullymurray@zoom.co.uk
40 Varied Cross County Fences over 11/2 mile. Indoor arena, X2,
Sand Arena, Show Paddock, 18th Century Range Outbuildings and
Stables. All staff very experienced and friendly; also local base
for riding for disabled and pony club.BHS approved qualified instructors.
All equipment provided.
Downpatrick Race Club
171 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick Tel: 028 4461 5923, Fax 028
4461 5923
Holding the reputation as one of the friendliest racecourses
in Ireland, horse racing has taken place at this course for over
300 years. A new covered grandstand and associated facilities
are now open, catering for over 2,500 people. Facilities include
Tote facilities, betting facilities, food, seating and tables
with free car parking. Magnificent views over the Mourne Mountains
and Drumlins of Down. All races are sponsored.
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