Sport, Walks and Leisure in the Trossachs

The Trossachs area comprising of the towns of Aberfoyle, Callander, Strathyre, Doune and Killin are all known for their walks and sporting activities in the area. The entries below offer a choice of activities for all ages.

McLaren Leisure Centre offers something for all the family: heated indoor swimming pool, purpose built climbing wall complex and a multi-purpose sports hall catering for all indoor sporting activities.  The outdoor floodlit arena caters for tennis and a variety of ball games. Superb fully equipped gym, sauna, steam room and spa bath. A superb modern venue well worth a visit, no matter the weather or time of year. Open 9am to 9pm, 7 days, all year. 10 mins walk from the centre of Callander.  Tel: 01877 330000

Go Forth-Forest Hills Watersports & Activity Centre offers a fantastic activity programme which is open to everyone. There’s Kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, mountain biking, quad biking, 4X4 safaris, boat hire, archery, clay pigeon shooting and more. Taster sessions for beginners. All activities under the supervision of qualified staff. Open 7 days all year. On the banks of Loch Ard, 4 miles from Aberfoyle, opposite Forest Hills Resort entrance. Tel: 01877 387775
 

Go Ape
Go Ape: Take to the trees at David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle, and experience an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides up to 120 feet above the forest floor. Ideal for friends and families, you’ll share approximately 3 hours of fun and adventure going ape up in the trees. Book online or call 0845 094 8762. Min age 10yrs. Min height 1.4m. Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult. Situated next to the David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre in Aberfoyle.

The Falls of Leny. A spectacular falls with a superb vantage point overlooking them. The falls are in the Pass of Leny, an ancient entrance to the Highlands. In times past it must have been a forbidding place for armies looking to pass through. Clearly sign posted off the A84 north of Callander to car park and walks. Cross A84 to the path to the falls.
 

Callander Walks and Fort Trail Guide details seven walks in and around Callander, taking you to Iron Age and Roman Forts, Scotland’s longest Neolithic Cairn, waterfalls and spectacular scenery while telling you much of the local history. Included are Sketch Maps, photographs and directions to aid trouble-free enjoyment. This fascinating guide has been produced by Ken Dunn, local historian and rambler, while the walks themselves have been tried, tested and enjoyed over the years by Ken, his family and local enthusiasts. Available in local shops and Tourist Information Centre for £2.
 

Bracklinn Falls have been popular since Victorian times. The series of dramatic falls in a deep gorge are surrounded by oak trees. A narrow footbridge takes the walker to the other side of the gorge. The walk to the Falls offers good views of the area. Allow 40 minutes for the walk. Situated above Callander, taking Bracklinn Road to the start of the walk.

The Crags Walk. Up behind Callander is a high wooded ridge, known as the Crags, made of Old Red Sandstone. For the energetic walker, there is a newly constructed route to the very top of the Crags giving spectacular views over Callander and the country to the south, (2hrs round trip). The lower wood walk below the Crags, is well worth the walk with some fine oaks, chestnuts, beeches and firs.
 

Callander Short Walk. Walk down the Main St to South Church St (Map Grid Ref: C4)  for spectacular views of Ben Ledi.  walk down this peaceful riverbank, watching the bird life and the occasional fisherman. Return along the same route  and then onto the path to Bridge End and over the main bridge back into Callander.
 

Glen Finglas is in the care of the Woodland Trust, who acquire woodland sites, to sympathetically manage them for wildlife, where people can visit. The Glen Finglas Estate stretches over 10,000 acres, once covered in ancient woodland, it is now reduced to scattered remnants of its splendid past. At Little Drum, just before Brig O’Turk there is a car park & picnic area. Walks into the wood and up Lendrick Hill opposite can be taken from here.
 

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