Activities
Cycling
This is the
perfect area to explore by bike, a cycle up Glen Lyon will not disappoint, and
it’s got just the right level of up and down hill and some truly magnificent
scenery. There are plenty of other
cycle routes in the area including some off road for the more adventurous. Bikes can be hired from Girvens,
Aberfeldy Tel 01887 820254 or Highland Safaris nr. Aberfeldy Tel 01887 820071
Go to www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com
and start planning your routes.
Water
adventure
Aberfeldy is
widely recognized as the ‘Whitewater Capital of the UK’, the River Tay
regularly hosts international kayaking competitions, and other adventure sports
including canyoning, gorge walking and rafting which are all available through
established operators such as National Kayak School, Weem, Perthshire Tel 01887
820498, Splash White Water Rafting, Aberfeldy Tel 01887 829706, Beyond
Adverture, Aberfeldy Tel 01887 829202, Freespirits, Grandtully Aberfeldy Tel
0845 6444755
Fishing
Closest to the cottage is the River Lyon, the trout
fishing is first class and fishing permits can be obtained on various stretches
of the river, visit www.anglingintayside.co.uk
for more information and contact details. The longest river in Scotland, the
River Tay runs along beside Aberfeldy and is one of the greatest Salmon fishing
rivers in the world. Enjoy a relaxing day of fly-fishing on the riverbank, hire
a Ghillie to show you the ropes Highland Safaris take care of it all including equipment
Tel 01887 820071
Golf
If golf is your passion, you will be spoilt for choice
with the Aberfeldy 18 hole course practically on your doorstep, or travel a few
miles and choose from the attractive 9 hole courses at Kenmore and Strathtay or
the challenging 18 holes around the magnificent Taymouth Castle. If that’s not enough a ½ hour drive
away there are a further 5, 18 holes at Pitlochry, Crieff, Killin, Dunkeld and
Blairgowrie. For more information
take a look at the Perthshire Golf Directory; you can purchase a Green card,
which discounts golf on 19 of Perthshire’s 18 hole venues for more information
Call 01887 829010.
Horse Riding
Mains of Taymouth
Stables, Kenmore do Trekking & Hacking for all levels of experience, Day
Rides available for groups and a Pony Club every Saturday 10am-2pm for kids 6+,
visitors welcome. For more
information Tel 07809 659577. Alternatively a little further a field is Blair
Castle Trekking Centre Tel 01796 481568
Safaris & off road
Highland Adventure Safaris
offer award winning Land Rover safaris either day or evening, families or adult
groups, including the chance for some off road driving fun. There’s a lot more so they are well
worth a visit and their café’s very good so you’ll find them amongst our
recommendations of where to eat.
If off roads what you’re
looking for there’s also Highland Off Road in Dunkeld, quad bike fun on the
280-acre estate of Dunkeld House Hotel Tel 01350 728700 & Scottish Quads
who provide quad bike sessions, archery, clay pigeon shooting and 4 x 4 off
road driving, Amulree, Dunkeld Tel 0845 2601745
