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Bantry Bay Equestrian Bantry Bay Equestrian Centre - riding lessons too! 5 minutes from Bantry town on the main N71 Cork road opposite the turning to Durrus. Call us on 087-7765539

Join us at Hollyhill just 5 minutes from Bantry next to the main road to Cork (N71 at the junction with the R591) for a trail ride to Maggie Murphy's cottage. There's no traffic to worry about as you make friends with your horse or pony before we set off on our private farm tracks. We ride through the ancient woodlands of Hollyhill full of Scots pines, oaks, alder and holly trees. The track climbs gently through the woods before emerging above the tree line, riding safe paths past heather, gorse and beautiful fuschia. Maggie Murphy's Trail leads to the ruined cottage where our horses rest as we take in the breathtaking views down Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay. Bring your camera because we often see deer, kestrels, wild goats and other wildlife. Maggie Murphy's Trail is suitable for riders of all abilities and we have a wide variety of safe horses and ponies. Rides are accompanied by experienced and fully insured guides and riding hats and body protectors are provided. You should allow 1-2 hours at Hollyhill including the time spent getting to know your pony and for any photos you might like to take. Maggie Murphy's Trail costs €30 per rider. Riding lessons also available.

15/10/2026

Some of the wildlife round here is becoming very not wild😳
These are three pheasant chicks from this year and even though Buddy tries to chase them away they keep coming back🥰


Putting the ponies away after Camp🤣🤪
14/10/2026

Putting the ponies away after Camp🤣🤪

Really fun camp today😅🥳Everybody took a Pony home with them🤪🤣🤣I think we’ll have to start doing Hobby Horse competitions...
14/10/2026

Really fun camp today😅🥳
Everybody took a Pony home with them🤪🤣🤣

I think we’ll have to start doing Hobby Horse competitions🤣🤣

We heard that there’s gonna be lots of people off school on Wednesday😳And people are texting me and saying can we do a c...
12/10/2026

We heard that there’s gonna be lots of people off school on Wednesday😳
And people are texting me and saying can we do a camp, please?

So here it is🥳

WhatsApp to book on 0877765539

We will have a fun educational day you will need a packed lunch and warm, comfortable clothes and a warm jacket.

Adults and children welcome and we will divide the groups into ability appropriate groups so that if you’re a good at cantering/jumping and only seven years old you might be in the same group as somebody who’s an adult who is also good at cantering/jumping😅

Beginners will be altogether so that everybody is learning at their own pace🥰


Autumn is really here now with glorious sunsets 😍 and really interesting fungi to be seen in the woods😳
10/10/2026

Autumn is really here now with glorious sunsets 😍 and really interesting fungi to be seen in the woods😳

As you may have noticed, Penny has been away on holidays😍Don’t worry, she will be back soon, probably by the end of Octo...
09/10/2026

As you may have noticed, Penny has been away on holidays😍
Don’t worry, she will be back soon, probably by the end of October before the weather gets too bad.
She’s looking forward to anyone who wants to visit her and she encourages you to bring her snacks🤪🤣

They are friends really 🥰😍
07/10/2026

They are friends really 🥰😍

This is not AI generated🤣🤣Crumble having a snooze on a sunroof🤪🤪
03/10/2026

This is not AI generated🤣🤣
Crumble having a snooze on a sunroof🤪🤪

Evening panorama😍
02/10/2026

Evening panorama😍

30/09/2026

The Cats must think Buddy is such a pain🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣

Address

Opposite Junction Of N71 And R591, Hollyhill
Bantry
P75RT39

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+353877765539

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