Horse Riding on the Beach in Northern Ireland

Discover the beauty of Northern Ireland’s coastline with our beach horse riding experience! Enjoy a leisurely ride or a gentle canter along the shores, taking in the stunning scenery from Benone to Downhill Beach. As you explore, marvel at iconic landmarks like the Game of Thrones filming locations and the majestic Mussenden Temple. Our group rides cater to people of all ages and abilities, providing a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking Donegal coastline from horseback.

2.5hr Group Beach Experience

£150

Explore Ireland’s coast with our 2.5-hour Beach Trek, a unique experience of horse riding on the beach.

Riding abilities: This mixed ability ride can include riders of beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced abilities

When: Every Friday evening in July & August

Start time: 5:30pm at Crindle Stables

Duration: 2.5hrs approx which includes:

Get to know your horse at Crindle Stables with an assessment session practising stop, steer, trot / a canter (depending on riding ability)
Riders MUST follow in their own cars behind the Crindle horse boxes to the beach by car – approx 15mins drive
Begin riding on the Benone Beach and finish on famous Downhill beach – the beach ride itself is approximately 1 hour.

Riders cars can be dropped off at Benone beach (starting point) and picked up at Downhill beach (finish point). OR Cars can be dropped in the car park area of Benone beach (start point), riders will be dropped back to their cars at the end of the ride.

Photography not included

Available during seasonal months

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Fabulous experience!!

Our daughter absolutely loved it – she is only 20 months and the team took their time to introduce her to lots of ponies and horses first, then showed her other children wearing their helmets so that she wasn’t scared by the time it was her time to ride the pony. They did lots of different exercises and built up their confidence. A great experience and we would definitely do regular lessons if we lived in the area. Thanks very much!

Hilary Hansen

Best day for our kids!!

Both our boys (age 2+3) had the best time. Thanks to the staff for their patience and for making sure both kids had a fun time riding and brushing the horses. They haven’t stopped asking us to go back!

Jacob Arnold

Canice and I took our 2 boys to Crindle stables this afternoon for a surprise birthday experience. Hazel, Trevor, Amy, Adam and their amazing team made the experience fantastic. Our boys can’t stop talking about the wonderful horse’s. Very professional service we are already talking about our next visit!

Joanne Callaghan

This is one of the most friendly stables I have been too. Its relaxed , friendly, homely and so welcoming . we had a mini lesson before a trek and after there was no rush to get us away , we were allowed to groom the horses , see the other horses and ponies in the stables and spend as much time as we needed . The staff are so attentive, patient, non judgemental and know when to laugh with you and not at you … all in all we had a magical time and would highly recommend it …