This morning I jumped the same wall in front of the Castle that was depicted in the ad which had captured my attention! The day ride continued to dare us with ditches to jump across, banks to jump off, a gallop down a hill and a ride on a narrow trail with crevices on either side. And, yes, when I was offered a nip from the guide’s hip flask, I took it! I was amazed at the temperament of the horses as when their foot slipped off the side of the trail, they would not panic rather patiently prodded their foot until they found solid ground.

The area was steeped in ancient Neolithic ruins. We viewed two standing stones, circular underground burial cairns and the stone circle of Temple Wood…..all constructed 5000 years ago!