The Snake Island Cattlemens Association are keen to share their history and experiences on the Island. Opportunities exist for people to become members of the Association and join in with regular activities or alternatively participate on a ride and spend a couple of days immersed in life as a cattleman on Snake Island.

What awaits you?
Firstly you’ll have the unique opportunity to ride your horse from the mainland, across Lewis Channel to Little Snake Island and from there to Snake Island.

Experienced guides (or pilots) are there to ensure people and horses don’t stray off the track and are kept safe.

The crossing is undertaken at low tide and takes around 1 ½ hours to reach the island. Cattle aren’t taken on every trip but if you’re lucky you’ll be able help the cattlemen with this very special experience.

Once on the island you’ll ride to the “Huts” and along the way you’ll see close up many of the plants and animals that live on the island.