Other Outdoor Activities in Perthshire

Fishing/Angling

You will be spoilt for choice. The Rivers Tay, Isla and Ericht are famous for Salmon fishing. Trout anglers can choose between rivers, burns or one of the numerous lochs. Fishing permits can be arranged by the day or by the week.
Contact Kate Fleming in Blairgowrie for permits (from £20 per day), advice and angling gear. Phone 01250 873 990.
Contact us for more details.

Shooting

Driven grouse, pheasant, duck and pigeon shooting are available locally as well as stalking red deer . All can be arranged, for parties of 1-8. Clay pigeon shooting and shooting lessons are available nearby at Auchterhouse Country Sports

Walking

From a gentle stroll in to the Den of Alyth (with wheelchair friendly paths) to a long distance trek along the Cateran Trail - Alyth is a perfect base for a range of picturesque walks. Graded form country strolls to mountain treks Glenisla, the Angus Glens and the southern Grampian Mountains offer spectacular scenery for all levels of fitness. Ordnance survey maps and guidebooks for walks are available in our reading room. For a detailed mountain weather forecast - most important for walkers and climbers - please go to www.mwis.org.uk

2011 marks the 9th year of the Angus Glens Walking Festival taking place from 2nd to 5th June 2011, for further information please visit http://www.angusahead.com/walkingfestival/

The eight Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Walking Festival will take place from 15th to 18th September 2011, for further information please visit www.walkingfestival.org

Cycling

For an easy ride along quiet country roads or wild and scenic mountain trails - bring or rent a bike and enjoy clear air and stunning scenery. Maps for bike routes are available in our reading room.
We are a convenient 45 minute drive from the start point of the Etape Caldonia — the only closed road bicycle race in Britain