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The boating station in pitlochry for great food, boat hire and fishing 

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 Guide AssociationScottish 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 Brochure.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. 21/2mls from Aberfeldy.

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. All year round multi activity centre.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 Dancer PitlochryHighland 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 with swim jet, toddler's pool, jacuzzi, steam room and standing tan.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 and Fishing on Loch Faskally. Lochside cafe offers a large selection of hot and cold snacks.

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 & Countryside Events by Atholl Estates, Forest Enterprise and National Trust for ScotlandGuided 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
 


The pitlochry dam fish ladder observation chamber which is part of the circular walkPitlochry 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)


The atholl estates ranger service booklet of cycle roots in blair atholl

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


The very popular pitlochry walks booklet

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.
 


A game for the whole family at pitlochry putting courseThe 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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