We are right on Cycle Route 7 which runs from Ayrshire right up to Inverness. For an easier local ride turn left and cycle the newly opened track to Strathyre Village - you can by a drink or ice-cream at the Village shop or the Broch Cafe, or meals at the Inn. Turn right for the spectacular track up Glen Ogle (or ask us to give you a lift up the road in the Landrovers and do the much easier freewheel back!)

For excellent local fishing information visit www.fishingtackleshopuk.co.uk, or visit James Bayne Fishing Tackle Shop on the High Street in Callander.

Castle Rednock farm trekking center is between Thornhill and Port of Menteith on the road to Aberfoyle from Stirling, 30 minutes from Stirling and only 10 minutes from Callander. They also offer Segway trails for other members of the family who prefer other ways of trekking.

There are local courses in Callander, Killin, St Fillans, Aberfoyle and Dryman.The National Park Golf Pass offers visitors to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park the opportunity to play five quality golf courses within the area.

Located on the junction of the A84 and the A85 on the western end of Loch Earn, Perthshire. The Loch-side Café offers an ideal location to have lunch, tea or just sit with a coffee and watch the activities on dry land!   They are children friendly, and have High Chairs and baby changing facilities. They also offer a selection of home baking sourced as locally as possible.

There is a public swimming pool in Callander at the McLaren Leisure Centre with sauna and steam room – 01877 330000. They also have full gym with instructors always on hand. Perth Leisure Centre has a large indoor and outdoor pool and extensive children's facilities including an outdoor slide and wave machine.