Pony Trekking in Scotland – Treks for All Abilities
Pony trekking is an excellent way to experience the stunning scenery of Scotland at first hand. Blair Castle is surrounded by some of Scotland’s most dramatic and picturesque landscapes and pony trekking lets you explore them at your leisure, allowing you to really connect with your surroundings.
Pony Trekking for Beginners
The Atholl Highland ponies are kind, patient and sure-footed, making them perfect mounts for everyone – from beginners to experienced riders. They are gentle and calm, and are particularly good at settling any nerves a rider may have.
Our beginner trekking routes keep to a walking pace, and are therefore particularly suited to inexperienced riders. However, they are also suitable for experienced riders who just want a relaxing ride where they can admire the scenery.
One or Two Hour Pony Trekking
A steady walk aboard a Highland pony offers a relaxing way to see the grounds of Blair Castle. One-hour pony treks are ideal for first-time riders, whilst the more adventurous may choose a two-hour pony trek and explore a little further afield.
Time: 10.00 or 14.00
Cost: One-hour £25 per person; two-hour £38 per person
Light lunch offer: £10 extra per person
New for 2010 - Ride in Dunkeld
Between Easter and the end of July, some of our trekking ponies will move to Dunkeld offering visitors the chance to explore a different area of Highland Perthshire. Based at the Dunkeld Hilton, this new venture opens up 280 acres of the surrounding hotel parkland. One and two hour treks will be available.
Opening Times at Dunkeld
April - June: Open Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesdays)
July: Open Sunday to Friday (closed Saturdays)
Time: Rides leave at 10am and 1.30pm each day
Cost: 1 hour £25, 2 hours £38
Location of Trekking at Dunkeld: The Hilton Dunkeld Activity Centre is located within the grounds of the hotel and can be accessed by car along the main hotel driveway, turn right where signposted and follow the road up through the woods.
Booking: via Dunkeld Hilton on 01350 728370. For further information about the Dunkeld Hilton please click here.
Heather, Hills and Hamish Pony Treks - available March to July
A two-hour trek at a steady walking pace, this ride really does represent pony trekking in Scotland at its best. The trek offers the opportunity for a guided tour out on to the heather-clad hills of Atholl against a typically Scottish backdrop. Led by an estate ghillie, Hamish, the ride follows old drovers’ tracks from which you may be lucky enough to see deer, buzzards and red squirrels. Hamish is very knowledgeable about deer stalking and heather management and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the countryside.
Time: 10.00 every Wednesday (please call if you would like to arrange a different day)
Cost: £40 per person
Light lunch offer: £10 extra per person
Find out more about booking and availability here .
For more experienced riders, we also have a range of horse riding routes which offer more demanding rides likely to appeal to seasoned horse enthusiasts.
We also conduct Land Rover tours around the estate.
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