Walking

Pitlochry has walks to suit every walker with a choice of pasture or highland, riverside, woodland and open moorland.

Gentle Walks

For gentle strolls by rivers there is the historical Soldiers Leap in Killiecrankie, or Loch Faskally forest walks in Pitlochry. Walks over hills include Craigower Hill, behind the golf course, which rewards an up hill walk of an hour or so with spectacular views, or a walk from Port-Na-craig, by the festival theatre, over a hillside filled with ancient monuments such as a stone circle and burial mounds, to the neighbouring valley of Strathtay.

Hill Walks

For the more serious walker there is Ben-Y-Vrackie (2759ft) with views, on a clear day, up lochs Tummel and Rannoch to the islands off the West Coast and south to Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. Local Munros (mountains over 3000ft) include Ben Lawers and Schiehallion (meaning 'the Fairy Mountain' in Gaelic). It is known that, as you walk up Schiehallion on midsummers day, your shadow jumps from side to side. While this may have a rational scientific explanation, many believe it to be evidence of fairies playing with your shadow.

Pitlochry's renowned Festival Theatre has plays, music, talks and courses running throughout the year. The range courses they offer grows each year and currently includes writing, painting, photography, theatre skills and drystone walling. Details of their programme can be seen at on their website

Adventures

Highland perthshire has many organisations offering truly unique and exhilarating experiences, including Quad biking, white water sports, hovercrafts and moutaineering. To avoid disappointment book your adventurous trip with Nae Limits prior to your stay.

Cycling

About 100 yards from the Atholl Palace entrance is Perthshire's most dynamic bike shop, where you can hire bikes, tandems, tag-along's and any required equipment. Kevin or Malcolm will also be able to give you route maps and suggest a route which suits your abilities.