Activities in and around Perthshire
A description of local activities and some useful information on :-
Quad Biking ¦¦ Cycling ¦¦ White Water Rafting ¦¦ Canoeing ¦¦ Walking ¦¦ Golf ¦¦ Fishing
Quad Biking
The following are suppliers of quad biking and other outdoor activities with whom we can make bookings or give complete contact details
| Organisation |
Location |
Distance from Pitlochry |
Also available |
| Activ8s Adventure and Outdoor Pursuits |
Aberfeldy |
14 miles |
QuadBiking, White Water Rafting and Canyoning |
| Dunkeld Park Activities |
Dunkeld |
12 miles |
4x4 Driving, QuadBiking, Clay pigeon Shooting, Archery, Air Rifle Shooting |
| Blue Sky Experiences |
Methven |
29 miles |
Abseiling, QuadBiking, White Water Rafting, Gorge Scrambling, Off Road Driving, Team Building, Team Challenges, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Hovercrafting |
| Glendevon Off Road Centre |
Dollar |
50 miles |
QuadBiking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, 4x4 landrovers |
| Land Rover Experience, Scotland |
Dunkeld |
12 miles |
4x4 Landrover, QuadBiking, |
| Nae Limits |
Ballinluig |
4 miles |
QuadBiking, white-water rafting, canyoning, cliff jumping, river bugs and Scotland's only downhill Sphere |
| Perthshire Off Road |
Glenfarg |
38 miles |
4x4 driving, multi activity day (Land Rover, quad biking, rally karts, novelty driving, all terrain vehicles), group day (Land Rover, quad biking, all terrain vehicle, novelty driving) |
Cycling
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Routes in and around Pitlochry |
Approximate round trip |
Brief Description |
Refreshments |
| Road Routes |
Tay Valley and Loch Tummel |
37 miles |
A mix of level roads and demanding climbs. Part of National Cycle network 7 travel along the river Tay through Logierait, Strathtay, Weem, Strathtummel and along the B roadside of Loch Tummel. Rugged scenery. Plenty of interest for stops. |
Logierait, Grandtully, Weem |
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Queen's View and Foss Road |
24 miles |
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Along River Garry to Blair Atholl |
16 miles |
A Gentle Cycle along secondary roads via the dramatic Pass of Killiecrankie. For a more dramatic, steeper detour, cycle left across the Garry bridge then right, through Tenandry travelling towards Shierglass Quarry and cross the river again for Blair Atholl. |
Killiecrankie and Blair Atholl |
| Off Road Routes |
Allean Forest |
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| Useful Publications |
National Cycle Network
Route 7 |
Lochs and Glens North - Inverness to Glasgow available from Pitlochry Tourist Information Centre and www.sustrans.org.uk |
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National Cycle Network
Route 77 |
The Salmon Run - Dundee to Pitlochry available from Pitlochry Tourist Information Centre and www.sustrans.org.uk |
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Rafting
One of the best locations in the world for White water rafting is only a few miles outside Pitlochry. Many of the following organisations, though based a little further afield, will meet you there.
| Organisation |
Location |
Distance from Pitlochry |
Also available |
| Activ8s Adventure & Outdoor Pursuits |
Aberfeldy |
14 miles |
Canyoning descents of the gorge, white water rafting and Quad Bike Treks. |
| Active Outdoor Pursuits |
Newtonmore |
40 miles |
Canoeing, kayaking, gorge walking, white water rafting, canyoning, hillwalking, rock climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, mountaineering, ice climbing, skiing, ski mountaineering, snowboarding and snowblading, team building events |
| BlueSky Experiences |
Methven |
29 miles |
Low ropes course, abseiling, white water rafting, gorge scrambling, quad biking, off-road driving, team building, team challenges, clay pigeon shooting, hovercrafting |
| Dunolly Adventure Outdoors |
Aberfeldy |
14 miles |
Duckying, high ropes challenge, off road biking, gorge ascent & cliff jumping, target archery, white water rafting, environmental & historical educational seesions for children - youth residential. Adult activity weekends and children's summer camp weeks. |
| Freespirits |
Pitlochry |
5 miles |
Canyoning/cliff jumping, abseiling,white water rafting, mountain bike hire |
| Splash Whitewater Rafting |
Aberfeldy, |
14 miles |
River bugs, duckies, canyoning, abseil/rap jump, bridge swing, splash day, splash ultimate whitewater, splash wet wet wet, splash awesome foursome, splash week, whitewater kayak course, advanced whitewater kayak course, whitewater international holidays and expeditions |
| Nae Limits |
Ballinluig |
5 miles |
Canyoning, cliff jumping, white water rafting, river bugs, quad biking and Scotland's only sphere. |
Canoeing
| Whether you prefer the idea of a leisurely paddle along tranquil waterways, or the challenge of something a little more torrent-like, Perthshire has a network of rivers in many different settings to accommodate everyone's taste. 2 man kyaks, open canoes, closed canoes, |
| Organisation |
Location |
Distance from Pitlochry |
Also available |
| Beyond Adventure |
Aberfeldy |
14 miles |
Open canoe hire and outfitting service. Hire of tents and equipment for longer voyages. Tuition. Transport for larger bookings. |
| National Kayak School |
Weem |
14 miles |
Sea or White Water Kayaking, inflateables, playboats, 2 man kayaks |
| Adventurer's Escape |
Aberfeldy |
14 miles |
kayaking, river running intro, whitewater intro, 3 and 5 day courses by level 5 coach rock climbing intro, learning to lead, guiding on classic routes. |
| Splash |
Aberfeldy |
14 miles |
rafting, river bugs, duckies, canyoning, abseil/rap jump, bridge swing, splash day, splash ultimate whitewater, splash wet wet wet, splash awesome foursome, splash week, whitewater kayak course, advanced whitewater kayak course, whitewater international holidays and expeditions |
Walking
| Organisation |
Location |
Distance from Pitlochry |
Also available |
| Beyond Adventure |
Aberfeldy |
14 miles |
Open canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, hillwalking, abseiling, gorge exploring, ski touring, winter mountain skills |
| C N Do Scotland |
Stirling |
50 miles |
Guided walking - highlands and islands, long distance trails, classic mountains, bespoke holidays, guided daywalks, outdoor skills courses. |
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Golf
Fishing
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