Many paths and routes suitable for mountain biking
In the Surrounding Area
For walkers there are
many opportunities to explore the countryside and enjoy the wonderful
scenery and wildlife. One of General Wade's roads passes directly
behind the inn and you can follow it into the Sma' Glen and beyond.
Maps are available to help you plan your route and enjoy the
countryside.
In Crieff there is the Strathearn Community Campus (with Swimming Pool and gym) with an extensive programme of activities.
By following the Perthshire Scotch Whisky Trail
you can visit both the smallest and the oldest distilleries in Scoland.
There you will learn how single malt is made in the traditional
way and perhaps manage "a wee dram!"
At the Visitor Centre in Crieff,
you can visit the Drovers’ Exhibition and see paper-weights being made
at the new Caithness Glass factory. You can even try your hand at
painting your own item of glass.
You can visit the famous Drummond Castle Gardens
as seen in the film Rob Roy. Just next door is the Ceramic Experience
where you can paint your own pottery - a great idea for the whole family
for the odd wet day.
Auchingarrich Wildlife Park
with its collection of birds and animals is a great day out for all the
family - a really hands-on experience. There is also a newly-opened
community fishery near the park - a chance to try a new hobby!
For a bit of adventure maybe you
could have a go at quad biking through the Perthshire Hills! Scottish Quads
are based locally and have different courses for different ages and
skill levels - remember to wear old clothes!!
In between all this adventure
you will perhaps take some time out to visit the Crieff and Strathearn Country Market where you will see the highest quality of local crafts and produce, cooking demonstrations and yummy tasters.
There are many opportunities in Perthshire for shooting and stalking - for more details please visit country sport scotland Angling is also widely available. You will find lots of information at fishtay
Golf
Golfers in the area are
really spoilt for choice - you can take advantage of the Perthshire
Highlands Golf Ticket, which is very good value if you wish to play the
nine-hole courses. The Perthshire Green Card
offers golfers great deals at a selection of 18- hole courses in the
area. Both cards are available from ourselves and we will book your
tee-times if you wish and put together a package to suit your party. Crieff Golf Course is only a ten minute drive away and has both nine and eighteen hole courses to offer.
The world-famous Gleneagles Courses are only thirty minutes away and St Andrews Links,
the home of golf, is also within easy reach.
