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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.


Highland Offroad, Dunkeld.

 

Welcome to Highland Offroad, the exceptional off road driving experience, for novices to hardened enthusiasts. Taste the exhilaration, fresh air and adventure of exploring some of Perthshire’s most beautiful scenery from the seat of an ATV quad. We offer hourly treks through the forests of our 280 acre estate as well as half and full day quad tours. Kids Quadding also available. Open 9am to 5pm daily.
Tel:01350 728700 Dunkeld. www.highlandoffroad.com  


Highland Dancer PitlochryHighland Nights. (Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band), Highland & Scottish dancing, songs & music. Mondays, 26th May to 8th Sept. 7.45pm Gates open 7pm. Venue - 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. 10 & 31 May, 14 & 28 June, 12 & 26 July, 9 & 23 Aug., 6 & 20 Sept., at 7.30pm. Dancers:£6, Spectators :£2 Town Hall Info: 01796 4734 (Map Ref: B3)

 


 

The Steadings Spa. Pool with swim jet, toddler's pool, jacuzzi, steam room and standing tan.The Steadings Spa. Pool with Swim Jet, Toddler’s Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room, Standing Tan, Multi Gym & Waves Hair Salon (01796 481408 for bookings). Open daily, 8am to 8pm for members, from 10am for sessions. Just come in or collect a leaflet from the TIC offering savings, etc. The pool is set below The Loft Restaurant (Licensed). Enjoy a coffee or a drink whilst the children swim perhaps! Tel:01796 481600 off Main Road, Blair Atholl.

 


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 2008 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
 


Dunolly Adventure Outdoors. All year round multi activity centre.

Dunolly Adventure Outdoors - is a multi-activity centre offering outdoor adventures for adults and children. White water rafting, duckying, gorge ascents, kayaking, high ropes challenge and climbing wall, archery, off-road biking. Specialist kit provided. Open all year.  Accommodation. Taybridge Drive, Aberfeldy. Tel:01887 820298 www.dunollyadventures.co.uk  


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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