The 3 Best Places for Horse Riding in Kerry

Looking for a gentle parkland trek or the bucket-list canter on a wild Atlantic beach? Kerry has you covered. We’ve found three absolutely fantastic centres that are the strongest all-rounders for reliability, scenery, and rider support.

Killarney Riding Stables (Killarney)

Best for: Guided rides in Killarney National Park; mixed-ability groups; short, time-efficient outings.

Right on the edge of Killarney National Park, this long-running, family-owned yard offers daily 1-, 2- and 3-hour guided rides on well-trodden trails with lake and mountain views. They’re set up to handle a real mix of abilities - ideal if half your party are beginners and the other half can post without thinking. For riders who want more, the stables also organise the Killarney Reeks Trail, a multi-day itinerary that runs April–October and links Killarney with Glenbeigh and Waterville.

For more information, visit killarneyridingstables.com

Good to know: Helmets are supplied; arrive 15 minutes early for sizing and a short briefing. The shorter loops are perfect before or after a visit to Muckross or Ross Castle.

Dingle Horse Riding (Dingle Peninsula)

Best for: Signature West Kerry scenery; half-day to week-long treks; experienced riders (with options for novices).

Based just outside Dingle, this centre runs hourly, half-day, full-day and week-long rides across the peninsula, on mountain tracks, open country and, on the longer programmes, classic post-to-post routes. They can accommodate beginners with one-hour introductions while also offering more demanding terrain for confident riders, which makes it a solid pick for small groups with mixed expectations.

For more information, visit dinglehorseriding.com

Good to know: Dingle town is minutes away for post-ride cafés and pint-and-seafood plans. If the weather turns, swap to a shorter mountain ride rather than beach exposure.

Rossbeigh Beach Riding Centre (Glenbeigh)

Best for: That “gallop on the sand” moment; Ring of Kerry itineraries; families.

Thirty minutes from Killarney on the Ring of Kerry, this family-run yard leads treks onto six-mile Rossbeigh Strand (conditions and tides permitting) as well as quiet country-road loops above Dingle Bay. It’s popular with first-timers and kids but also caters to capable riders who want to open up on firm sand when safe to do so.

For more information, visit beachtrek.ie

Good to know: Tides and wind decide the day; if the beach isn’t suitable, the inland routes still deliver amazing views over Dingle Bay.

Practical tips & Pricing

• Booking: Reserve ahead in high season and weekends; multi-day trails must be booked well in advance.

• What to wear: Long trousers, sturdy shoes/boots with a small heel, layers, and rain shell. Helmets are provided by the centres.

• Ability & age: All three cater to beginners; check minimum ages/weight limits at booking.

Centre	Typical price (short trek)	What that gets you	Link to Page
Killarney Riding Stables (Killarney)	€110	2-hour guided park ride (also 1h €70; 3h €155)	(Killarney Riding Stables)
Dingle Horse Riding (Dingle)	€175	2.5-hour “Shamrock Trail” (mountain ride); longer 5.5-hour beach trail €425	(dinglehorseriding.com)
Rossbeigh Beach Riding Centre (Glenbeigh)	€100	2-hour beach trek (also ~1h10 trek €50)	(beachtrek.ie)