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

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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.