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Sport and Leisure
in Highland Perthshire
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Highland Perthshire has much to offer
in terms of sport and leisure from many way marked walking
trails maintained by either Forestry Commission, Atholl Estates,
National Trust and Perth and Kinross Council, or around the
towns of Pitlochry, Dunkeld both of which have a particularly
fine walk network system with guide maps. You will also find a
superb range of activities from fishing to white water rafting,
from sailing to quad bikes, trekking, duckying, gorge ascents,
high ropes challenge, climbing wall, archery, off-road biking,
4X4 driving, blindfold driving, archery, swimming, air rifle
shooting, salmon fishing and clay pigeon shooting to name a few.
Below you will find details on all these activities.
 Scottish
Tourist Guides Association. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary
in Homecoming Year 2009! The ONLY professional association for
qualified tourist guides in Scotland, setting the highest
standards. Our fully insured members are the best guides to show
you the sights & sounds of our natural & cultural heritage.
TOURS by car, coach, rail, ship or foot! Informative and
entertaining! 19 languages on offer.
Norie's House, 18b Broad Street, Stirling, FK8 1EF
Tel 01786 451 953
bookings@stga.co.uk
www.stga.co.uk
 Cycle
Highland Perthshire - free Guide and Website.
www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com
A free guide giving information on 8 ‘on’ road routes, and 15
‘off road’ routes, activities, and all support information
useful to cyclists and families, with accommodation listings.
Available locally, and in Tourist Information Centres, and as a
PDF download on the website. The website is constantly updated
with new routes (why not add your favourite?)
View the latest what’s on info for Highland Perthshire.
www.hpwhatson.net
Highland Safaris. Based
at The Safari Lodge, enjoy Award Winning Land Rover Safaris high
into the Mountains, 4x4 Off Road Driving on the UK`s highest
course. Also, New for 2009 Cycling and Walking Safaris.
Scotland’s only Gold and Gem Panning Centre, Red Deer Park, Play
area, Farm Shop and Café. Great Cycling and walking directly
from the Safari Lodge. FREE route maps! Open 7 days. All year. 2
½ miles from Aberfeldy on the B846. Tel:01887820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
 Dunolly
Adventure Outdoors - is a multi-activity centre
offering outdoor adventures for adults & children. White water
rafting, duckying, gorge ascents, kayaking, high ropes challenge
& climbing wall, archery, off-road biking. Specialist kit
provided. Open all year. Accommodation. Taybridge Drv, Aberfeldy
PH15 2BP Tel:01887 820298
www.dunollyadventures.co.uk
 Highland
Nights. (Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band),
Highland & Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Mondays, 25th May to 7th Sept. 7.45pm. Gates open 7pm.
www.thevale.org
Venue - Pitlochry Recreation Ground. (Map Ref:C3)
If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. (Map Ref:B2)
Scottish Country Dancing.
Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or come along
& watch. 9 & 30 May, 13 & 27 June, 11 & 25 July, 8 & 22 Aug., 5
& 19 Sept., at 7.30pm. Dancers:£6.50, Spectators :£2 Town Hall
Info: 01796 473488
 The
Steadings Spa. Pool, Toddler’s pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam
Room, Standing Tan, New Multi Gym. & Waves Hair Salon (01796)
481 408 for bookings. Open daily 8am to 8pm for members, from
10am for sessions. The pool is set below “The Loft Restaurant”
so why not combine a lunch and a swim. Tel (01796) 481 600.
Blair Atholl PH18 5TE.
www.rivertiltpark.co.uk . Also the home of
the world famous Hubblebub cattery
www.hubblebub.com
Boating & Fishing on Loch Faskally.
Hire a boat and discover Loch Faskally from £6.50 for 30 mins.
Fishing permits from £4.50 per day from bank; rod hire and bait
available.
Lochside Walks. Lochside Cafe offers a large selection of hot
and cold snacks, meals and delicious home baking...... Open
1st Mar to 31st Oct, 7 days, 8.30 to 5.30pm. Tel:01796 472919
www.fishfask.com
Turn left at 30mph sign heading N from Pitlochry. (Map
Grid Ref:A3)
 Guided
Walks and Countryside Events, a fantastic range of events
for all the family from April to November. Obtain your free
detailed 2009 events leaflet from the Tourist Information Centre
or phone the following Ranger Services for details:
Atholl Estates Tel: 01796 481646
Forest Enterprise Tel: 01350
727284
National Trust for Scotland. Tel: 01350 728641
 Pitlochry
Dam, Fish Ladder, Festival Theatre Circular Walk. This
popular short walk, taking 30-45 mins, starts in the middle of
Pitlochry. It goes down and along the River Tummel, through the
ancient settlement of Port-na-craig to the fish ladder and
observation room, over the dam wall and back into Pitlochry.
Along the route are the Festival Theatre, Port-na-craig Inn,
Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre & Armoury Restaurant (Map
Ref: A,B,C, 3)
Atholl Estates Ranger
Service offers two superb booklets, one on Way-marked Trails
and the other detailing Cycle Routes.
Way-marked Trails, a ten-page
booklet with details of 6 way-marked routes ranging from 1 mile
to 10 miles through woodlands, along rivers and over
heather-clad hills.
Cycle Routes from Blair Atholl
leaflet highlights four cycle trails with a good area map
included.
Both can be obtained from the
Atholl Estates Ranger’s Office (beside the Atholl Country Life
Museum) in Blair Atholl. Tel: 01796 481355
Pitlochry Walks Leaflet,
including a map, provides details of nearly 41 miles of paths
and tracks, offering a wide choice of distances, gradients and
scenery to suit a variety of tastes, levels of ability and
fitness.
The walks radiate out into the
countryside over 18 square miles, encompassing both sides of the
Rivers Garry and Tummel, following river, burn and lochside,
passing shaded woodland and climbing steep hillsides with
panoramic views.
The countryside is famous for
its flora, fauna and places of historical interest. The leaflets
are available from the Tourist Information Centre and many
businesses in the town.
 The
Pitlochry Putting Course. A delightful 18 hole putting
green, inexpensive fun for the whole family. Fun for all the
family, clubs, balls supplied. Open during the season. Rie-Achan
Road. On the way to the dam and fish ladder.
(Map Grid Ref:- A3)
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