Glasgow: Highland Cow Trailer Tour with home baking
ID: GYG1024900-1583222
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Land: Verenigd Koninkrijk
Duur:
02:00 uren
Beschrijving
Experience a unique, authentic farm animal safari on a trailer tour. Visit a working beef and sheep hill farm and learn about sustainable farming practices.
Experience a unique, authentic farm animal safari from a purpose-built 12-seater all-weather trailer. Visit Muirhouse, a family-run 3rd generation working beef and sheep hill farm, and enjoy a family-friendly trailer tour.
Situated between Kilmacolm and Greenock within a Special Site of Scientific Interest, enjoy panoramic views up to 40 miles including Ben Lomond, which allows spectacular photo opportunities not least the waterfall within Burnbank Water. The highland cows also love a selfie photo!
Be welcomed by James and Wendy to learn directly about sustainable farming practices including their naturally kept Highland cows and North Country Cheviot sheep being reared purely on grass and heather.
Meet the working collie dogs, horses, and Splash the farm cat. Historically, the farm was owned by Sir James Lithgow, a shipbuilder, as part of his grouse moor shooting estate.
See the remains of the 2-foot-wide grouse railway track which was built in 1922 and remained in use until the 1970s.
Immerse yourself in rural Scotland and discover an insight into Scottish Agriculture.
Finish off back at the reception centre with a relaxing selection of hot drinks and home baking .
Hoogtepunten
- Discover the authentic farm life of a working beef and sheep hill farm
- Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area, including Ben Lomond
- Learn about sustainable farming practices from the farm's owners
- See the working collie dogs, horses, and Splash the farm cat
- Take a photo of the waterfall within Burnbank Water
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Wear warm outdoor clothing and comfortable shoes suitable for a farm environment
Bring a camera for photo opportunities
Be mindful of farm animals and follow the guide's instructions
Wendy lives on site and will be there to meet you upon arrival with Kilmacolm Farm Tours branded clothing to guide you to the Reception Centre for the start of the tour.
We are not at the centre of postcode if using a traditional SatNav. Best to use Kilmacolm Farm Tours on Google Maps or What3Words App - jumpy.headers.animals which will bring you directly to the farm
INCLUDED
- Guided farm tour
- Friendly welcome
- Opportunity to see Highland cows, North Country Cheviot sheep. modern machinery & equipment.
- Views of Ben Lomond and surrounding scenery
- Historical insights into the farm and the area
- Free Parking
- Hot Drinks
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Home baking/merchandise
- Transportation to and from the farm
- Tips for the guide
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
