Day Trips

Places to visit nearby! 

  • Aberfeldy 
  • Ballinluig 
  • Kenmore
  • Queens View
  • Grandtully 
  • Dunkeld 

Places a little further but worth a visit 

  • Aviemore
  • Glenshee

What To Do Around Pitlochry

Pitlochry and Perthshire are the playground of Scotland. Each month sees new activities and adventures becoming available.

Whether you want to go solo and hike the mountains and glens, rush down a river at top speed with other thrill seekers, take a leisurely boat trip on a local loch or go on a rugged Highland Safari, Perthshire has it all.

Walking

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to walks, hikes in the area. Whether it’s flat or steep trails you looking for. We recommend having a look on Walk Highlands for routes with your own difficulty. 

Our favourite walks in the area are Craigower Hill, Loch Faskally, and BenVrackie. 

www.walkhighlands.co.uk

Bungee Jump

This amazing facility is on our door step at Killiecrankie. Highland Fling Bungee also have zip wires and outdoor sports.

www.bungeejumpscotland.co.uk

White Water Adventures

Nae Limits, based in Ballinluig offer white water thrills down the River Tummel. Fantastic experiences for special occasions and groups. Lots of water activities canyoning, and quad biking! Don’t forget to visit the cafe!

www.naelimits.co.uk/activities

Cycling

Escape Route Bike hire from centre of Pitlochry, provide high quality rental bikes and advice on local trails. Pitlochry is famed as the centre of the Etape, where thousands of international cyclists compete every May.

You can also prebook this before you arrive! 

www.escape-route.co.uk

Highland Safaris

Offers a range of events and treks into the countryside in 4×4 vehicles. Traditional Scottish sports are amply catered for too.

Golf

As well as Pitlochry Golf Course there are over 20 courses within 20 miles of Pitlochry, offering a fantastic base for a golfing break. Pitlochry G.C has been described as the finest golf course under 6000 yards by some well known commentators.

Fishing

Boating Station Rowing boats and fishing tackle hire on Loch Faskally, Pitlochry. There are several publications that can be purchased locally, many are provided free, which will direct you to all that Perthshire offers for the outdoor enthusiast.

There are also companies that will do all the organising for you.