Craigard Hotel, Killin - Local Activities and Excursions
Fishing, Hill walking, bird watching... There is so much to do within Killin, Loch Tay and the surrounding areas
Killin has so many activities to offer. From munro bagging to clay pigeon shooting, from windsurfing to paragliding - its all right here on the doorstep of the Craigard Hotel
Killin Local Activities, Events and Excursions
Killin and the surrounding areas have something for everyone! We have listed below a sample of the activities, events and excursions on offer:
Tarmachan Range from the River Lochay, Killin, Loch Tay [enlarge]
- Mountaneering, Mountain climbing, hill walking, nature trails and of course, munro bagging. Situated within Breadalbane (from the Scots Gaelic "Braghaid Albainn" meaning "The High Country of Scotland"), Killin is ideally located for easy access to several Scottish munroes, Woodland walks and Nature trails. Visit the following websites for further information:
- Munro Magic
- High Scotland
- Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland
- Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (official website)
- The Rob Roy Way - The Rob Roy Way is a long distance walk between Drymen on the edge of the Trossachs and Pitlochry in Perthshire.
- West Highland Way - The West Highland Way long-distance walk in the Scottish West Highland begins at Milngavie, Glasgow and travels 95 miles along lochsides and through glens and mountains to finish at Fort William.
- Watersports, Windsurfing, Yachting, Canoeing, Kayaking. With Loch Tay within minutes of Killin there is no end to the pleasure for the watersport enthusiast! The following websites offer further information:
- Visit Perthshire - guide to watersports on Loch Tay
- Croft Na Caber Watersports Centre
Fish Loch Tay with expert Ghillie Grant Tigwell
Visit Loch Tay Fish N Trips
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Fishing, Salmon Fishing, Trout Fishing, Pike Fishing. By boat or from bank Killin offers near unrivalled quality of fishing with the River Dochart, River Lochay, Loch Tay and many Lochans (small hill lochs) offering a variety of wild and stocked fish.
Fishing Permits are required and can be sourced locally or arranged upon request. The following websites offer further information on fishing Loch Tay:- Loch Tay Fish 'N' Trips - Fishing Boat for hire with expert Ghillie Grant Tigwell
- Fishing on Loch Tay with fishing.net
Killin Outdoor Centre
A great place to seek local advice and hire outdoor equipment including canoes, kayaks, mountain bikes and crampons, the Killin Outdoor Centre is only a couple of minutes from the Craigard Hotel.
