Call for individualized alternatives but they include a variety of Scottish activities from fly fishing to clay pigeon shooting.

Scotland's weather has never been rated the world's most perfect climate zone. Exact weather patterns will of course vary from early season to late season. If you bring some easily layered clothing, with some rainproof things you will be fine.

Sunday: We pick up guests at Glasgow International Airport
around 12:00 noon and take them to their hotel, Allt-Na-Craig, an elegant Victorian mansion with breathtaking views of Loch Fyne, which is to be their home for the next 6 days. The journey from Glasgow takes them deep into the Western Highlands of Argyll, along the picturesque banks of Loch lomond and over the 'Rest and be Thankful', the high mountain pass into Argyll, then along the shores of the beautiful sea loch, Loch Fyne.

After settling into their hotel, the guests will meet their guides and discuss the week ahead. If you bring your own transport, there is plenty of safe parking at the hotel. You should aim to arrive late afternoon or early evening, and of course are welcome to come up to Brenfield farm for a look around.

Monday: After a leisurely breakfast , riders are collected from the hotel and taken to Brenfield , where their riding skills are matched with a suitable horse. The horses, faithful friends for the week, are all specially chosen for their good nature and stamina, and know how to look after their rider. We ride from the centre into the hills above Ardrishaig, crossing a ridge and down to Cairnbaan and the Crinan Canal.

After a picnic lunch and possibly a drink at the Cairnbaan Hotel, We ride back into Achnamara forest and round the numerous lochs that supply the canal with water. At the end of the day the riders are taken back to their hotel for a drink and dinner.

Tuesday: We start by heading South towards Loch Sween past the ruins of the village of Kilmory Obb with its unique Celtic cross. Then into the hills, and up to the headland above Ardnoe Point with magnificent views of the Hebridian islands and across the bay to 12th Cent Duntrune Castle, and the Broch at Ardifur.

After a picnic lunch, we head south, passing an iron-age 'vitrified' fort and then onto the beautiful natural harbour at Tayvallich. At the end of the day horses and riders are met and taken back to their field or hotel.

Wednesday: Starting a little way from where we finished last night, we ride along the bank of the Crinan canal to Bellanoch Bridge and then over the Moine Mhor nature reserve towards Kilmartin Glen. Virtually traffic free country lanes allow us to cover some distance to arrive at Temple Wood , a Neolithic stone circle, and the chambered cairns at Nether Largie.Riding on to lunch there is an opportunity to visit the Kilmartin heritage centre or look around Kilmartin church with the largest collection of early christian grave stones and crosses in Western Scotland.

After lunch we ride through Old Poltalloch woods to Carnasserie Castle, a well-preserved 16th Cent. fortified house, home of Bishop Carswell translator of Knox's prayer book into Gaelic. We finish the day at Ederline, near the southern end of Loch Awe.

Thursday: Starting from where we finished the previous night we ride down Kilmichael Glen, past Loch Leathan with its 'Crannog' or man made fortified island, into the forest of Moine Ghlas and Loch Galashan. After lunch there is a chance to see a fish ladder, and if you are lucky, watch salmon leaping the steps, making their way higher up the burn. As we near the end of the day, there are stunning views down Loch Fyne and over Loch Gair.

Friday: Riding by the southern end of Loch Galashan, we leave the forestry track and head out across country on disused drove roads, making our way above the town of Lochgilphead high into the Kilmory Forest. At this point there is a panoramic view of Mid Argyll, with the islands to the north and Loch Fyne down to Arran in the south. Lunch is at Achnabrech and some of the finest examples of 'cup and ring' marks - Neolithic rock art - to be found in Europe. After lunch we ride south along the Crinan Canal, then up and over the ridge of hills finally arriving for a cup of tea at Brenfield Farm.

Saturday: Transport is available for anyone wanting to get to Glasgow Airport, arriving at around 12:00 noon. We all hope that you will have enjoyed your ride with us and will want to try theother two long distance trail rides, we offer at Argyll Trail Riding.

Guests are met at Glasgow Airport and taken to theircomfortable hotel accommodation in Inveraray. After settling in, guests meet their guides and get a briefing on the week ahead.

The day begins with a leisurely breakfast, followed by a short walk from the hotel to Inveraray Castle. Time is allowed for a tour around the castle, and then introduction to the horses. We carefully select and match you to your horse. Our horses' good nature and stamina ensure they will handle the most challenging of terrains whether it be the fording of rivers or crossing high mountain passes. The rider's safety and enjoyment is always our primary concern. Once mounted, the horses are put through their paces in the field beneath the Castle walls, and we then ride out exploring the extensive castle estates, with a steep climb to a spectacular viewpoint at Dunaquaich Tower, high above the castle and Inveraray town, with views as far as the eye can see down Loch Fyne to the Isle of Arran.

The next day, the trail continues north, up the picturesque Glen Shira. Here we pass close to the hideout of Rob Roy and his

clansmen, while they were in hiding from the Earl of Montrose and the English army The trail follows the north shore of Lochan Shira and climbs out of the Glen over the hillside to cross open moorland at the top, before we start the long descent to Stronmilchan. The horses spend the night here while the riders retire to a local hostelry in the village of Dalmally, where they relax in comfortable surroundings with good food and drink.

The Longest Day. We head west towards the shores of Loch
Etive, by way of Glen Kinglass, famous deer stalking country. We are now deep in remote wild country, sanctuary to much rare wild life including the magnificent Golden Eagle. (You may be lucky enough to see one!). Where the river meets Loch Etive, the route turns north to the head of the Loch, almost certainly the same route used by Rob Roy himself. At the end of the day the horses get their well-earned rest at Invercharnan while the riders either stay at the remote Glen Etive Lodge, or are taken to a hotel at the head of Glen Coe.

Riders are transported back to Invercharnan and the horses. We ride through Lairig Eilde, the deep ravine separating the soaring peaks of Buachille Etive Moor, and Buachille Etive Beag - mountain guardians of Loch Etive. We are now at the head of historic Glen Coe, site of the infamous McDonald Massacre in 1692. After lunch we climb out of Glen Coe by way of the 'Devil's Staircase' arriving for a well earned rest and dinner at a hotel in Kinlochleven.

Transfers from Glasgow Airport

The first riding day is spent getting to know our horses, and riding around Brenfield’s extensive hillside and forestry tracks.

The Wild Boar Trail takes you through the hills and forests, along the picturesque Crinan Canal to lunch at the Cairnbaan Hotel, then back into the forests ending up at an old croft situated on the site of a deserted 'highland clearance' village.

The trail continues south towards Loch Sween then turns north through the forest to a picnic lunch, with dramatic views of the Inner Hebrides. After lunch we continue down to Crinan and onto the beach. Tide permitting, a fast gallop and perhaps a swim on horseback brings you into the beautiful Poltalloch Estate with views of Duntrune Castle. The riders are transported to their next hotel and the horses return to Brenfield for the night.

The following morning we start where we finished the previous evening, riding on deserted country lanes up the 'Valley of the Ghosts', Kilmartin Glen. Passing numerous iron age sites, chambered cairns and the mysterious stone circle of `Temple Wood', we stop for lunch at the Kilmartin House Heritage Centre where there is time to learn more about the fascinating history of this part of Mid Argyll. From Kilmartin we ride up and through the woods to 16th century Carnasserie Castle, and on to Ederline, nestling at the foot of Loch Awe, where the horses stay for the night .

The trail now follows the old drove road between Ederline and Auchindrain. On the way we visit the chapel of St. Columba at Kilneuir. Then high into the hills ( stunning views in all directions ) and over the ridge to Auchindrain Museum of

Country Life. The route continues up steep bracken-clad slopes, then follows open countryside with the opportunity to jump natural ditches. A steep descent then takes us through ancient natural Oak Forest to `Queen Victoria's Road' on Douglas Water, and to the shores of Loch Fyne. The trail ends after a ride through the magnificent parkland of the Inveraray Castle Estate, ancestral home of the Dukes of Argyll.