My favourite local places to eat, drink, visit & walk - enjoy!
My favourite places for food & drink
All the food & drink venues I’ve included in my Guidebook are those that I regularly enjoy & I hope you’ll enjoy too!. All listed for you starting with nearest to those furthest away. Please check out their websites or social media for current/seasonal opening hours. I'd always recommend booking for evening meals.
2 mins drive or a 10 min walk. Our local shop and coffee shop, serves coffee, teas & hot chocolate. The owners have invested a lot in new serving area & hatch and also indoor/outdoor seating areas. The bacon baguettes are simply divine, which my husband enjoys after his Monday morning walks!
St Fillans Village Store
2 mins drive or a 10 min walk. Our local shop and coffee shop, serves coffee, teas & hot chocolate. The owners have invested a lot in new serving area & hatch and also indoor/outdoor seating areas. The bacon baguettes are simply divine, which my husband enjoys after his Monday morning walks!
2 mins drive or a 10 minute walk. ‘Eat with Grace’ provide catering at the Golf Club. Check out their FB page for menus and contact number to book. Kenny and the team are enjoying their first season with the club. Ideal for breakfast rolls, lunches & a great selection of home baking. Licensed premises with inside & outside seating available. My most recent visit was to enjoy a supper with friends from the village - 3 wonderful courses and great hospitality!
6 polecane przez mieszkańców
St Fillans Golf Club
2 mins drive or a 10 minute walk. ‘Eat with Grace’ provide catering at the Golf Club. Check out their FB page for menus and contact number to book. Kenny and the team are enjoying their first season with the club. Ideal for breakfast rolls, lunches & a great selection of home baking. Licensed premises with inside & outside seating available. My most recent visit was to enjoy a supper with friends from the village - 3 wonderful courses and great hospitality!
7 mins drive. On the right hand side of the road to Comrie - a quirky no frills cafe open daytime only. Serves great home baking - look out for the giant fruit scone slab! Also serves soups, filled breakfast rolls & main course lunches. Small garden centre, gift shop & pottery shop next door. Indoor seating & outdoor picnic table area. On my most recent visit I enjoyed sitting in the sun enjoying a Mr Whippy ice cream and had a wander round the garden centre & gift shop.
Tullybannocher Cafe
Easter Tullybannocher7 mins drive. On the right hand side of the road to Comrie - a quirky no frills cafe open daytime only. Serves great home baking - look out for the giant fruit scone slab! Also serves soups, filled breakfast rolls & main course lunches. Small garden centre, gift shop & pottery shop next door. Indoor seating & outdoor picnic table area. On my most recent visit I enjoyed sitting in the sun enjoying a Mr Whippy ice cream and had a wander round the garden centre & gift shop.
9 mins drive. Restaurant & wine bar in Comrie. Specialises in Mediterranean & Scottish Cuisine. By far my favourite local restaurant that is consistent in quality & service every time. If you’re staying on a Saturday a local bus leaves St Fillans just after 7pm and returns just after 10pm. Advance booking is always recommended. On my most recent visit I enjoyed dinner as part of a local group of friends monthly get together.
14 polecane przez mieszkańców
Deil's Cauldron
27 Dundas Street9 mins drive. Restaurant & wine bar in Comrie. Specialises in Mediterranean & Scottish Cuisine. By far my favourite local restaurant that is consistent in quality & service every time. If you’re staying on a Saturday a local bus leaves St Fillans just after 7pm and returns just after 10pm. Advance booking is always recommended. On my most recent visit I enjoyed dinner as part of a local group of friends monthly get together.
10 mins drive. Our nearest carry out for very occasional fried treats. Very extensive menu. Popular at weekends with locals and passing traffic. Allow extra time to queue at peak times. Always too tempting to drive past when you’re in the mood for a traditional fish and chips. We recently enjoyed an amazing fish supper takeaway, which we enjoyed straight from the box at home!
Comrie Fish & Chip Shop
1 Dunira St10 mins drive. Our nearest carry out for very occasional fried treats. Very extensive menu. Popular at weekends with locals and passing traffic. Allow extra time to queue at peak times. Always too tempting to drive past when you’re in the mood for a traditional fish and chips. We recently enjoyed an amazing fish supper takeaway, which we enjoyed straight from the box at home!
10 mins drive. A choice of places to eat - the main bar, The Melville lounge or in the dining room. Wherever you chose to eat the food is great with a wide choice of favourites & speciality dishes. If you're staying on a Saturday a local bus leaves St Fillans just after 7pm & returns just after 10pm. My most recent visit was with friends for afternoon drinks and straight into dinner - the most amazing steak pie, chips and veg - and yes we got the bus home!
11 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Royal Hotel Comrie
Melville Square10 mins drive. A choice of places to eat - the main bar, The Melville lounge or in the dining room. Wherever you chose to eat the food is great with a wide choice of favourites & speciality dishes. If you're staying on a Saturday a local bus leaves St Fillans just after 7pm & returns just after 10pm. My most recent visit was with friends for afternoon drinks and straight into dinner - the most amazing steak pie, chips and veg - and yes we got the bus home!
10 mins drive. Hansen's in on Drummond Street in Comrie. Everything is local, fresh & wholesome - pop in for daytime coffee, cake & fresh items from the deli counter. Great vegan and gluten free options too. They do amazing quiches, soups & artisan breads. Also stock Scottish beers & specialist foods. A frequent place where I pick up special deli savoury and sweet treats - most recently a homemade lasagne which was the best ever!
10 polecane przez mieszkańców
Hansen's Kitchen
Drummond Street10 mins drive. Hansen's in on Drummond Street in Comrie. Everything is local, fresh & wholesome - pop in for daytime coffee, cake & fresh items from the deli counter. Great vegan and gluten free options too. They do amazing quiches, soups & artisan breads. Also stock Scottish beers & specialist foods. A frequent place where I pick up special deli savoury and sweet treats - most recently a homemade lasagne which was the best ever!
13 mins drive. Open evenings May-Oct. Dine overlooking Loch Earn with views of Edinample Castle. Great wholesome Scottish foods and drinks. You can eat in bar or restaurant & will be warmly welcomed by Amanda & Robert. We can take you there and Robert will run you home after dinner service - let me know in advance of your stay if you want to arrange this. Most recent visit was with the local supper club - always great traditional food with friendly service.
lochearnhead hotel
13 mins drive. Open evenings May-Oct. Dine overlooking Loch Earn with views of Edinample Castle. Great wholesome Scottish foods and drinks. You can eat in bar or restaurant & will be warmly welcomed by Amanda & Robert. We can take you there and Robert will run you home after dinner service - let me know in advance of your stay if you want to arrange this. Most recent visit was with the local supper club - always great traditional food with friendly service.
18 mins drive. On the A84 just south of Lochearnhead. A restaurant, café and bar serving great food. Recommend booking. Outdoor seating daytime. High end specialist shop next door sells, gifts, clothing homeware etc. Most recent visit was for a late breakfast of poached eggs on sour dough bread & coffee.
35 polecane przez mieszkańców
Mhor 84 Motel
84 Kingshouse18 mins drive. On the A84 just south of Lochearnhead. A restaurant, café and bar serving great food. Recommend booking. Outdoor seating daytime. High end specialist shop next door sells, gifts, clothing homeware etc. Most recent visit was for a late breakfast of poached eggs on sour dough bread & coffee.
18 mins drive. Just past Comrie, The Tea Garden is open daytime Spring & Summer. Great for Vegan & Vegetarian choices. Serves fantastic home made soups, freshly made salads and sandwiches, lunchtime snacks followed by piping hot tea and coffee & beautiful home baking. Indoor seating, covered seating area & outdoor picnic benches. Most recent visit was for a takeaway of beautiful cakes - lemon drizzle & gingerbread & coffees which we enjoyed in the outside picnic area.
The Tea Garden at Comrie Croft
Braincroft18 mins drive. Just past Comrie, The Tea Garden is open daytime Spring & Summer. Great for Vegan & Vegetarian choices. Serves fantastic home made soups, freshly made salads and sandwiches, lunchtime snacks followed by piping hot tea and coffee & beautiful home baking. Indoor seating, covered seating area & outdoor picnic benches. Most recent visit was for a takeaway of beautiful cakes - lemon drizzle & gingerbread & coffees which we enjoyed in the outside picnic area.
20 mins drive. Italian restaurant in Crieff (also in Aberfeldy). Good quality & value Italian food set in an old bank building. Most recent visit was to enjoy their wonderful spaghetti bolognese and an Italian beer ahead of a comedy gig at Steathearn Arts.
KB's Italian Restaurant
32 High St20 mins drive. Italian restaurant in Crieff (also in Aberfeldy). Good quality & value Italian food set in an old bank building. Most recent visit was to enjoy their wonderful spaghetti bolognese and an Italian beer ahead of a comedy gig at Steathearn Arts.
21 mins drive. Pronounced "Kroov", this restaurant in central Crieff serves you the best that Scotland has to offer with a selection of small plates for starters - be warned they are far from small! Amazing lamb dishes & mini mix and match desserts to follow. Great service every time. I can recommend the vegetarian haggis scotch eggs and the steak burgers. Most recent visit was with friends as one of our monthly supper club venues - great choice and service.
8 polecane przez mieszkańców
Craobh Restaurant
26 James Square21 mins drive. Pronounced "Kroov", this restaurant in central Crieff serves you the best that Scotland has to offer with a selection of small plates for starters - be warned they are far from small! Amazing lamb dishes & mini mix and match desserts to follow. Great service every time. I can recommend the vegetarian haggis scotch eggs and the steak burgers. Most recent visit was with friends as one of our monthly supper club venues - great choice and service.
21 mins drive. In a central location in Crieff, Delvino offers informal bistro style dining inspired by Italy, Spain & France. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Booking recommended. Most recent visit was for a no rush coffee catch up with friends.
35 polecane przez mieszkańców
Delivino
6 King St21 mins drive. In a central location in Crieff, Delvino offers informal bistro style dining inspired by Italy, Spain & France. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Booking recommended. Most recent visit was for a no rush coffee catch up with friends.
20 mins drive. In a central location in Crieff this unassuming Thai restaurant has first floor view overlooking the town Square. A friendly family welcome awaits with a simple taste of Thailand. Access from street via a steep flight of stairs. We're never disappointed with the great food and friendly service. Most recent visit was with friends as part of our monthly supper club catch ups.
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Thai Esan
7 James Square20 mins drive. In a central location in Crieff this unassuming Thai restaurant has first floor view overlooking the town Square. A friendly family welcome awaits with a simple taste of Thailand. Access from street via a steep flight of stairs. We're never disappointed with the great food and friendly service. Most recent visit was with friends as part of our monthly supper club catch ups.
21 mins drive. This pub/restaurant is centrally located in Crieff. Outdoor courtyard at rear. Most recent visits were to enjoy a Sunday roast & their popular midweek pub quiz. The food hear is absolutely fantastic and well above the standard pub food offering. Really friendly team!
9 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Meadow Inn
38 Burrell St21 mins drive. This pub/restaurant is centrally located in Crieff. Outdoor courtyard at rear. Most recent visits were to enjoy a Sunday roast & their popular midweek pub quiz. The food hear is absolutely fantastic and well above the standard pub food offering. Really friendly team!
20 mins drive. The Chocolate Galley/Glass Onion is owned by St Fillans' villagers & combines a coffee shop with great cakes, a gift/furniture/art showroom & all the delights of home made chocolates. Seating area, including couches, looks out over great views of the Perthshire hills. A regular place for my husband to enjoy his coffee breaks from work.
chocolate galley
18 West High Street20 mins drive. The Chocolate Galley/Glass Onion is owned by St Fillans' villagers & combines a coffee shop with great cakes, a gift/furniture/art showroom & all the delights of home made chocolates. Seating area, including couches, looks out over great views of the Perthshire hills. A regular place for my husband to enjoy his coffee breaks from work.
20 mins drive. Nepalese and Indian cuisine in the heart of Crieff. Informal cafe style dining. The standard of the food is excellent and an ideal takeaway option. Many locals in St Fillans make the 40 minute return trip to enjoy an authentic curry at home. Our local supper clubs also have at least one annual big curry delivery to the village hall.
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Gurkha's
1 E High St20 mins drive. Nepalese and Indian cuisine in the heart of Crieff. Informal cafe style dining. The standard of the food is excellent and an ideal takeaway option. Many locals in St Fillans make the 40 minute return trip to enjoy an authentic curry at home. Our local supper clubs also have at least one annual big curry delivery to the village hall.
24 mins drive. This is a fantastic pub and restaurant on the road right beside The Falls of Dochart and the bridge in the village of Killin. Great bar with open fire, outdoor seating & more formal restaurant options available. My most recent visit was to enjoy a drink in front of the open fire after a walk around the village and riverside.
8 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Falls Of Dochart Inn
Gray Street24 mins drive. This is a fantastic pub and restaurant on the road right beside The Falls of Dochart and the bridge in the village of Killin. Great bar with open fire, outdoor seating & more formal restaurant options available. My most recent visit was to enjoy a drink in front of the open fire after a walk around the village and riverside.
24 mins drive up through the stunning Glen Ogle (look out for the railway viaduct high up on the hillside). Situated at the end of the village of Killin this hotel sits on the banks of the river. I've enjoyed drinks and food at one of the outside benches next to the river. The friendly ducks will enjoy any leftovers. Really nice setting and good friendly service. My most recent visit was to enjoy a light lunch sitting outside by the river watching the paddle boarders drift by.
Killin Hotel
Main Street24 mins drive up through the stunning Glen Ogle (look out for the railway viaduct high up on the hillside). Situated at the end of the village of Killin this hotel sits on the banks of the river. I've enjoyed drinks and food at one of the outside benches next to the river. The friendly ducks will enjoy any leftovers. Really nice setting and good friendly service. My most recent visit was to enjoy a light lunch sitting outside by the river watching the paddle boarders drift by.
25 mins drive. Situated in the small village of Muthill just south of Crieff. A high quality eatery for special occasion meals or a treat. I visited for the first time last year to celebrate a friend's birthday. Menu choices were venison & hake for mains. Fantastic food and service and you can even buy one of their home made breads to take home.
14 polecane przez mieszkańców
Barley Bree Restaurant With Rooms
6 Willoughby St25 mins drive. Situated in the small village of Muthill just south of Crieff. A high quality eatery for special occasion meals or a treat. I visited for the first time last year to celebrate a friend's birthday. Menu choices were venison & hake for mains. Fantastic food and service and you can even buy one of their home made breads to take home.
34 mins drive. Not far from the world-renowned Gleneagles Hotel and Golf course, Cafe Kisa restaurant on Auchterarder High Street is a fantastic daytime venue for all day snacks and meals. My most recent visit was in June 2021 to meet up with one of my friends from Edinburgh for a coffee & cake.
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
Cafe Kisa
128 High St34 mins drive. Not far from the world-renowned Gleneagles Hotel and Golf course, Cafe Kisa restaurant on Auchterarder High Street is a fantastic daytime venue for all day snacks and meals. My most recent visit was in June 2021 to meet up with one of my friends from Edinburgh for a coffee & cake.
35 mins drive. Fine Indian Dining in the quiet village of Methven. A family owned restaurant offering a great selection of Indian food & service. Open for takeaways & sit in. My last visit was to break up the return from a Perth shopping trip - lovely authentic food with really friendly staff.
7 polecane przez mieszkańców
Chatni
15 Main St35 mins drive. Fine Indian Dining in the quiet village of Methven. A family owned restaurant offering a great selection of Indian food & service. Open for takeaways & sit in. My last visit was to break up the return from a Perth shopping trip - lovely authentic food with really friendly staff.
39 mins drive. Farm shop with a great coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunches. My last visit was to break up a food shopping trip to Perth with breakfast - the smoked haddock kedgeree, with poached egg on sourdough toast special is amazing! Great farm shop selling quality savoury & sweet foods and lots of other gift ideas.
27 polecane przez mieszkańców
Gloagburn Farm Shop
39 mins drive. Farm shop with a great coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunches. My last visit was to break up a food shopping trip to Perth with breakfast - the smoked haddock kedgeree, with poached egg on sourdough toast special is amazing! Great farm shop selling quality savoury & sweet foods and lots of other gift ideas.
40 mins drive. Buttercup Cafe in Doune, is a great daytime food venue. Freshly made delicious food, great coffee, an extensive cake selection and a welcoming atmosphere. There’s also a courtyard for eating al fresco during good weather. Tie this venue in with a trip to the wonderful Doune Castle. My last visit was with neighbours & friends enjoying a lunch after a visit to Doune Castle.
14 polecane przez mieszkańców
Buttercup Cafe
7 Main St40 mins drive. Buttercup Cafe in Doune, is a great daytime food venue. Freshly made delicious food, great coffee, an extensive cake selection and a welcoming atmosphere. There’s also a courtyard for eating al fresco during good weather. Tie this venue in with a trip to the wonderful Doune Castle. My last visit was with neighbours & friends enjoying a lunch after a visit to Doune Castle.
42 mins drive, an ideal place for lunch, dinner or just coffee and cakes on a day trip to Stirling or on your way to/from our property. Spacious & contemporary design. A wonderful venue with spectacular views across the small loch and Stirling Castle. Outstanding service and quality - every time. So many visits here - most recent for an early lunch with smaller versions of their main menu. Superb ice cream sundaes & cheesecake of the day!
15 polecane przez mieszkańców
River House Stirling
42 mins drive, an ideal place for lunch, dinner or just coffee and cakes on a day trip to Stirling or on your way to/from our property. Spacious & contemporary design. A wonderful venue with spectacular views across the small loch and Stirling Castle. Outstanding service and quality - every time. So many visits here - most recent for an early lunch with smaller versions of their main menu. Superb ice cream sundaes & cheesecake of the day!
45 mins drive, via Killin, then single track roads past Lawers Dam & into Bridge of Balgie. This working post office turned tea room has the most amazing home made soups, sandwiches, pastries and cakes. Lots of childhood memories for me in Glen Lyon where my aunt was the district nurse for many years living in the Invervar school house. My most recent visit was in the summer as I enjoy soaking up the outdoor views. Cash payment is preferred here as there’s no broadband or phone signals. Great circular forrest walks too.
Glenlyon Post Office
Main Road45 mins drive, via Killin, then single track roads past Lawers Dam & into Bridge of Balgie. This working post office turned tea room has the most amazing home made soups, sandwiches, pastries and cakes. Lots of childhood memories for me in Glen Lyon where my aunt was the district nurse for many years living in the Invervar school house. My most recent visit was in the summer as I enjoy soaking up the outdoor views. Cash payment is preferred here as there’s no broadband or phone signals. Great circular forrest walks too.
45 mins drive. Tyndrum is at the road junction that takes you North to Glencoe & West to Oban (or South to Loch Lomond) - it's also on the West Highland Way. This is a great place to stop off for food on the way back from one of those longer trips. It's also a great place to go a run early evening for some sit in or al fresco dining. Great service, great choice & friendly staff. My last visit was during a mini getaway break on the way back from Glen Coe.
19 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Real Food Cafe
45 mins drive. Tyndrum is at the road junction that takes you North to Glencoe & West to Oban (or South to Loch Lomond) - it's also on the West Highland Way. This is a great place to stop off for food on the way back from one of those longer trips. It's also a great place to go a run early evening for some sit in or al fresco dining. Great service, great choice & friendly staff. My last visit was during a mini getaway break on the way back from Glen Coe.
55 mins drive. A must visit coffee/lunch venue when visiting Dunkeld. I’ve been trying to visit here for a long time and finally made a lunchtime visit recently. Aside from the delicious Clootie Dumpling there’s a quality choice for lunch - quiche was great. Everything is home made and the service is great. Eat inside or out. Generally open 11-3 Thu-Sun.
The Clootie Dumpling
6 Cathedral Street55 mins drive. A must visit coffee/lunch venue when visiting Dunkeld. I’ve been trying to visit here for a long time and finally made a lunchtime visit recently. Aside from the delicious Clootie Dumpling there’s a quality choice for lunch - quiche was great. Everything is home made and the service is great. Eat inside or out. Generally open 11-3 Thu-Sun.
56 mins drive. Habitat Cafe situated in The Square, Aberfeldy has a great outlook with indoor & outdoor seating. Serves speciality coffees and teas and rustic food offering with locally sourced ingredients. You could combine a visit here with The Birks Cinema - see Places of Interest. On my last visit I enjoyed a special tea leaf breakfast tea and toast ahead of the monthly Sunday Farmers Market.
18 polecane przez mieszkańców
Habitat Cafe
2 The Square56 mins drive. Habitat Cafe situated in The Square, Aberfeldy has a great outlook with indoor & outdoor seating. Serves speciality coffees and teas and rustic food offering with locally sourced ingredients. You could combine a visit here with The Birks Cinema - see Places of Interest. On my last visit I enjoyed a special tea leaf breakfast tea and toast ahead of the monthly Sunday Farmers Market.
64 minutes drive. Set next to the River Tay in Grandtully, just outside Aberfeldy. The restaurant serves fantastic bar menu style food in a beautiful glass conservatory beside the river. You can always expect to see something happening on the river as rafters & canoeists brave the rapids. You could combine a visit here with Highland Chocolatier - see Places of Interest. My last visit was for a festive lunch with all the trimmings in front of the cosy fire.
29 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Inn On The Tay
64 minutes drive. Set next to the River Tay in Grandtully, just outside Aberfeldy. The restaurant serves fantastic bar menu style food in a beautiful glass conservatory beside the river. You can always expect to see something happening on the river as rafters & canoeists brave the rapids. You could combine a visit here with Highland Chocolatier - see Places of Interest. My last visit was for a festive lunch with all the trimmings in front of the cosy fire.
64 mins drive. This hotel is on the West Highland Way walking route and a great place to go for a drink or eat while visiting the stunning Glen Coe. Enjoy indoor or outdoor food & drink and take in all the sights - the awesome Buachaille Etive Mòr mountain, the deer wandering around the hotel grounds or the coming and going of West Highland Way walkers. My last visit was for a light lunch during a trip to Glen Coe which included a thrilling ride on the ski lift.
Kingshouse Hotel
64 mins drive. This hotel is on the West Highland Way walking route and a great place to go for a drink or eat while visiting the stunning Glen Coe. Enjoy indoor or outdoor food & drink and take in all the sights - the awesome Buachaille Etive Mòr mountain, the deer wandering around the hotel grounds or the coming and going of West Highland Way walkers. My last visit was for a light lunch during a trip to Glen Coe which included a thrilling ride on the ski lift.
My favourite places to visit
Places, towns & cities of interest I’ve enjoyed, that might be of interest to you too? All within an hours drive. Check out the venue/destination websites for the current/seasonal opening times and services.
A circular road trip for a showery day and unpredictable weather. The Ring of Breadalbane was the name of a tourist mini bus that travelled both directions of the 72 mile circular route around Loch Tay & Loch Earn 4 times a day. Sadly it stopped in 2017 due to a lack of funding, but you can re-create this circular drive that takes in (or is close to) many of the villages, towns & places of interest featured below. Turn right at the end of Station Rd & head west out of St Fillans to Lochearnhead. Then taking a right hand turn up Glen Ogle to Killin - look out for our very own ‘Harry Potter’ viaduct up on the left. The road follows the north shore of Loch Tay to Kenmore/Acharn. Next stop is the market town of Aberfeldy and then up and over the Sma Glen takes you to Crieff, Comrie & then back to St Fillans & Loch Earn. There’s great scenery and lots to see on the way around - ideal for a day of changeable weather - around 2 hours non stop. There are shorter walking/cycling versions of the route on the Rings of Breadalbane website.
24 polecane przez mieszkańców
Loch Tay
A circular road trip for a showery day and unpredictable weather. The Ring of Breadalbane was the name of a tourist mini bus that travelled both directions of the 72 mile circular route around Loch Tay & Loch Earn 4 times a day. Sadly it stopped in 2017 due to a lack of funding, but you can re-create this circular drive that takes in (or is close to) many of the villages, towns & places of interest featured below. Turn right at the end of Station Rd & head west out of St Fillans to Lochearnhead. Then taking a right hand turn up Glen Ogle to Killin - look out for our very own ‘Harry Potter’ viaduct up on the left. The road follows the north shore of Loch Tay to Kenmore/Acharn. Next stop is the market town of Aberfeldy and then up and over the Sma Glen takes you to Crieff, Comrie & then back to St Fillans & Loch Earn. There’s great scenery and lots to see on the way around - ideal for a day of changeable weather - around 2 hours non stop. There are shorter walking/cycling versions of the route on the Rings of Breadalbane website.
5 mins walk, this superbly maintained course was voted Scotland's best 9 hole course in 2021. I'm not a golfer but many of my local friends and visitors to The Bothy love playing on this course. With a round of golf and free loan of golf clubs starting from just £18 it's the best value for money golf in the area. I've walked round the course many times - the views are stunning. There's also fantastic food from Kenny who runs Eat with Grace in the clubhouse - open to visitors and non golfers. Check out their website to book - let them know you're staying with me.
6 polecane przez mieszkańców
St Fillans Golf Club
5 mins walk, this superbly maintained course was voted Scotland's best 9 hole course in 2021. I'm not a golfer but many of my local friends and visitors to The Bothy love playing on this course. With a round of golf and free loan of golf clubs starting from just £18 it's the best value for money golf in the area. I've walked round the course many times - the views are stunning. There's also fantastic food from Kenny who runs Eat with Grace in the clubhouse - open to visitors and non golfers. Check out their website to book - let them know you're staying with me.
8 mins drive. Not the castle itself but the walk to the awesome Sequoia trees. The white castle is now privately owned and can be seen in the distance. The amazing trees are accessed from The Ross (on Walk 4 - take a right instead of left towards the end before you pass the flag of the day house) walk up past the earthquake house on your right and walk a mile up into the estate. Just after the 2nd cattle grid take a left up beside the mews house and the biggest tree is in front of you to the right - enjoy a hug, I always do!
Aberuchill Castle
8 mins drive. Not the castle itself but the walk to the awesome Sequoia trees. The white castle is now privately owned and can be seen in the distance. The amazing trees are accessed from The Ross (on Walk 4 - take a right instead of left towards the end before you pass the flag of the day house) walk up past the earthquake house on your right and walk a mile up into the estate. Just after the 2nd cattle grid take a left up beside the mews house and the biggest tree is in front of you to the right - enjoy a hug, I always do!
14 mins drive. Cultybraggan, just outside Comrie, is a great day out. Spend time here and find out more about its fascinating past, present and future. This ex WW2 prisoner of war camp has fantastic exhibits within the original huts. There are usually guided tours in season and also themed open days that include reenactments. A museum, cafe, walks & great views.
6 polecane przez mieszkańców
Cultybraggan Camp
14 mins drive. Cultybraggan, just outside Comrie, is a great day out. Spend time here and find out more about its fascinating past, present and future. This ex WW2 prisoner of war camp has fantastic exhibits within the original huts. There are usually guided tours in season and also themed open days that include reenactments. A museum, cafe, walks & great views.
16 mins drive. Wildlife park just outside Comrie. Plenty to see and do, with activities for all ages indoors and out. 50 different species of animal, each with its own particular charm. Kangaroos, Flamingos, goats, lambs etc. Opportunities to feed young animals. Nice walks around car park area where you can view some animals and visit a gift shop without entering the park.
48 polecane przez mieszkańców
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
B82716 mins drive. Wildlife park just outside Comrie. Plenty to see and do, with activities for all ages indoors and out. 50 different species of animal, each with its own particular charm. Kangaroos, Flamingos, goats, lambs etc. Opportunities to feed young animals. Nice walks around car park area where you can view some animals and visit a gift shop without entering the park.
Just 20 mins drive away in Crieff. Strathearn Arts is a community owned arts organisation providing high-quality artistic experiences and host live music events, theatre, comedy performances, film screenings, tea dances, visual art workshops and creative learning opportunities. Check out their website with what's on during your stay.
14 polecane przez mieszkańców
Strathearn Arts
6 Comrie StJust 20 mins drive away in Crieff. Strathearn Arts is a community owned arts organisation providing high-quality artistic experiences and host live music events, theatre, comedy performances, film screenings, tea dances, visual art workshops and creative learning opportunities. Check out their website with what's on during your stay.
20 mins drive. Located in central Crieff it combines a food hall, cafe & gift shop spread over two floors. Selling fresh local produce in both the food hall & the cafe it’s a great place to sample Perthshire’s finest.
18 polecane przez mieszkańców
The Crieff Food Company Ltd
3 James Square20 mins drive. Located in central Crieff it combines a food hall, cafe & gift shop spread over two floors. Selling fresh local produce in both the food hall & the cafe it’s a great place to sample Perthshire’s finest.
20 mins drive. My village neighbour & friend Jill is the maker & owner of Planet Soap. All items handmade with essential oils in Crieff, Perthshire. Well worth a visit to take home some lasting memories of your trip.
Planet Soap
31 E High St20 mins drive. My village neighbour & friend Jill is the maker & owner of Planet Soap. All items handmade with essential oils in Crieff, Perthshire. Well worth a visit to take home some lasting memories of your trip.
20 mins drive. Located in Crieff this is a great place to learn everything about tartan. The wonderful staff will help you find out your tartan, your clan and help with purchases big and small.
House of Tartan
9-11 E High St20 mins drive. Located in Crieff this is a great place to learn everything about tartan. The wonderful staff will help you find out your tartan, your clan and help with purchases big and small.
29 mins drive. In a tranquil rural setting by the River Earn near Crieff this is Scotland’s oldest free, public lending library. The site is steeped in history from Roman times to present day offering visitors a hands-on unforgettable experience of Scottish heritage.
21 polecane przez mieszkańców
Library of Innerpeffray
29 mins drive. In a tranquil rural setting by the River Earn near Crieff this is Scotland’s oldest free, public lending library. The site is steeped in history from Roman times to present day offering visitors a hands-on unforgettable experience of Scottish heritage.
32 mins drive. A small town often referred to as the Gateway to the Highlands. The drive there passes close to the shores of Loch Earn & Loch Lubnaig and also has easy access to The Trossachs. The town has a great high street with lots of independent shops, eateries and access to local walks.
33 polecane przez mieszkańców
Callander
32 mins drive. A small town often referred to as the Gateway to the Highlands. The drive there passes close to the shores of Loch Earn & Loch Lubnaig and also has easy access to The Trossachs. The town has a great high street with lots of independent shops, eateries and access to local walks.
34 mins drive. A town a short drive away and home to the famous Gleneagles Hotel. This town has the longest main street in Scotland & gives it its popular name of "The Lang Toun" or Long Town. A great selection of independent shops and eateries and close to the A9 for onward trips north or south.
13 polecane przez mieszkańców
Auchterarder
34 mins drive. A town a short drive away and home to the famous Gleneagles Hotel. This town has the longest main street in Scotland & gives it its popular name of "The Lang Toun" or Long Town. A great selection of independent shops and eateries and close to the A9 for onward trips north or south.
37 mins drive. Boasts its own cathedral and sits on the banks of the River Allan. It is a commuter town and therefore provides quick rail access to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee & Inverness - ideal for day trips to see these unique Scottish cities. Also home to Andy Murray - look out for the ‘gold’ post box & telephone kiosk.
11 polecane przez mieszkańców
Dunblane
37 mins drive. Boasts its own cathedral and sits on the banks of the River Allan. It is a commuter town and therefore provides quick rail access to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee & Inverness - ideal for day trips to see these unique Scottish cities. Also home to Andy Murray - look out for the ‘gold’ post box & telephone kiosk.
49 mins drive. A beautiful village at the eastern end of the 14-mile long Loch Tay - close to where my gran stayed in Acharn. It's great for activities on and around the Loch - walking, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, jet-biking etc. The Kenmore Hotel shares the village square with Kenmore Church & the entrance to Taymouth Castle. On the south shore there’s the Scottish Crannog Centre, a heritage site where you can discover what life was like over 2500 years ago with a reconstructed thatched wooden house built on stilts over the water.
25 polecane przez mieszkańców
Kenmore
49 mins drive. A beautiful village at the eastern end of the 14-mile long Loch Tay - close to where my gran stayed in Acharn. It's great for activities on and around the Loch - walking, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, jet-biking etc. The Kenmore Hotel shares the village square with Kenmore Church & the entrance to Taymouth Castle. On the south shore there’s the Scottish Crannog Centre, a heritage site where you can discover what life was like over 2500 years ago with a reconstructed thatched wooden house built on stilts over the water.
40 mins drive. Worth checking if open before travelling as areas of the castle have recently been declared unsafe. I visited this castle with friends as many of my guests had been following it featuring in Outlander. It’s a great visitor experience for only £9 adults can enjoy a tour with free audio description at relevant points. There’s access almost all areas up close and unrestricted with stairs and passageways taking you almost to the top. My favourite was the great picture windows on the highest level and the audio description of how the Outlander crew created a Scottish village below. The village of Doune itself has great independent shops & eateries - there’s a great post office/information centre with historic information about Doune. A favourite local daytime eating place is The Buttercup Cafe.
91 polecane przez mieszkańców
Zamek Doune
Castle Hill40 mins drive. Worth checking if open before travelling as areas of the castle have recently been declared unsafe. I visited this castle with friends as many of my guests had been following it featuring in Outlander. It’s a great visitor experience for only £9 adults can enjoy a tour with free audio description at relevant points. There’s access almost all areas up close and unrestricted with stairs and passageways taking you almost to the top. My favourite was the great picture windows on the highest level and the audio description of how the Outlander crew created a Scottish village below. The village of Doune itself has great independent shops & eateries - there’s a great post office/information centre with historic information about Doune. A favourite local daytime eating place is The Buttercup Cafe.
40 mins drive. Colonel Sir David Stirling, OBE, DSO, lived from 15 November 1915 to 4 November 1990. He was a Scottish landowner, a keen mountaineer, World War II army officer, and founder of the Special Air Service. Archibald David Stirling was born at the family home of Keir House three miles south east of Doune. The estate now sits immediately to the west of the north end of the M9 motorway. His father was Brigadier General Archibald Stirling of Keir and his mother was Margaret Fraser, who in turn was a daughter of Lord Lovat. Stirling was educated at Ampleforth College in Yorkshire and Trinity College, Cambridge
David Stirling Memorial
40 mins drive. Colonel Sir David Stirling, OBE, DSO, lived from 15 November 1915 to 4 November 1990. He was a Scottish landowner, a keen mountaineer, World War II army officer, and founder of the Special Air Service. Archibald David Stirling was born at the family home of Keir House three miles south east of Doune. The estate now sits immediately to the west of the north end of the M9 motorway. His father was Brigadier General Archibald Stirling of Keir and his mother was Margaret Fraser, who in turn was a daughter of Lord Lovat. Stirling was educated at Ampleforth College in Yorkshire and Trinity College, Cambridge
46 mins drive. Scotland’s newest city, is on the banks of the River Tay. It offers visitors fantastic live music, exciting events, dozens of independent shops and many award-winning eateries - as well as all the big brands you’d expect in any UK city. Ideally placed to access the outdoors, it’s surrounded by hills and mountains that are popular with walkers, mountain-bikers and photographers.
65 polecane przez mieszkańców
Perth
46 mins drive. Scotland’s newest city, is on the banks of the River Tay. It offers visitors fantastic live music, exciting events, dozens of independent shops and many award-winning eateries - as well as all the big brands you’d expect in any UK city. Ideally placed to access the outdoors, it’s surrounded by hills and mountains that are popular with walkers, mountain-bikers and photographers.
55 mins drive. A small market town that’s well worth a visit for the drive alone. Travelling via Crieff and then through the Sma Glen you’ll see rivers, mountains & glens and a great panoramic view of Perthshire hills as you descend into Aberfeldy. The Birks of Aberfeldy is a great circular walk, a gradual climb with plenty of benches to rest. My family are from Aberfeldy, Acharn & Glen Lyon so it’s no surprise that there are several places to visit listed below.
35 polecane przez mieszkańców
Aberfeldy
55 mins drive. A small market town that’s well worth a visit for the drive alone. Travelling via Crieff and then through the Sma Glen you’ll see rivers, mountains & glens and a great panoramic view of Perthshire hills as you descend into Aberfeldy. The Birks of Aberfeldy is a great circular walk, a gradual climb with plenty of benches to rest. My family are from Aberfeldy, Acharn & Glen Lyon so it’s no surprise that there are several places to visit listed below.
55 mins drive. Highland Safaris do Mountain Safaris, Loch Tay Safaris, Forest Safaris, 4x4 offload driving & host a Red Deer Centre. There’s also a fantastic cafe/restaurant and well stocked gift/crafts shop. Outdoors there’s short walks & paths with great views of the hills, rivers & lochs getting there.
54 polecane przez mieszkańców
Highland Safaris
B84655 mins drive. Highland Safaris do Mountain Safaris, Loch Tay Safaris, Forest Safaris, 4x4 offload driving & host a Red Deer Centre. There’s also a fantastic cafe/restaurant and well stocked gift/crafts shop. Outdoors there’s short walks & paths with great views of the hills, rivers & lochs getting there.
55 mins drive. Housed in a grade A listed former watermill in Aberfeldy. This combined bookshop, cafe, art gallery and neighbouring home shop is a great place to visit. You can browse endless shelves of books in amongst the visible workings of the old watermill. There’s a great indoor and outdoor cafe selling rustic food and home baking. You could combine a visit here with The Birks Cinema - see below.
39 polecane przez mieszkańców
Aberfeldy Watermill Bookshop & Cafe
Mill Street55 mins drive. Housed in a grade A listed former watermill in Aberfeldy. This combined bookshop, cafe, art gallery and neighbouring home shop is a great place to visit. You can browse endless shelves of books in amongst the visible workings of the old watermill. There’s a great indoor and outdoor cafe selling rustic food and home baking. You could combine a visit here with The Birks Cinema - see below.
56 mins drive. An amazing rural licensed cinema showing the latest films. Spacious 100-seat auditorium - comfy seats - state of the art projection & sound. Owned by the community, the Birks is a must-visit venue to see a film with an amazing scenic drive there & back. You could combine a visit here with Habitat Cafe - see Food & Drink Venues.
34 polecane przez mieszkańców
Birks Cinema
1 Dunkeld St56 mins drive. An amazing rural licensed cinema showing the latest films. Spacious 100-seat auditorium - comfy seats - state of the art projection & sound. Owned by the community, the Birks is a must-visit venue to see a film with an amazing scenic drive there & back. You could combine a visit here with Habitat Cafe - see Food & Drink Venues.
55 mins drive. The home of Dewar’s whisky with tours, shop & an excellent Whisky Lounge that serves meals and snacks throughout the day.
34 polecane przez mieszkańców
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery
55 mins drive. The home of Dewar’s whisky with tours, shop & an excellent Whisky Lounge that serves meals and snacks throughout the day.
57 mins drive. Just off the A9 north of Dunkeld, this short walk from the car park into the forest which has some of Britain's tallest trees, goes under the railway line, follows the line of the river & emerges next to a lagoon & amazing Ossian's Hall which you can walk through & view the awesome Black Linn Falls from the open balcony. My last visit followed previous days of heavy rain and snow melt so the falls were roaring and thunderous.
69 polecane przez mieszkańców
Hermitage
Old Military Road57 mins drive. Just off the A9 north of Dunkeld, this short walk from the car park into the forest which has some of Britain's tallest trees, goes under the railway line, follows the line of the river & emerges next to a lagoon & amazing Ossian's Hall which you can walk through & view the awesome Black Linn Falls from the open balcony. My last visit followed previous days of heavy rain and snow melt so the falls were roaring and thunderous.
57 mins drive. A drive through Crieff and then through the stunning Sma Glen makes this a great trip through the Perthshire countryside and then across the A9 to Dunkeld & Birnam. Take extra care as you make a right turn across this very busy road. Birnam is right next door to Dunkeld - Dunkeld is my personal favourite as it has period properties housing eateries, pubs, delicatessen & a range of specialist independent shops. On my most recent visit I enjoyed lunch & some home baking, including their home made jam, at Palmerstons coffee shop.
57 polecane przez mieszkańców
Dunkeld
57 mins drive. A drive through Crieff and then through the stunning Sma Glen makes this a great trip through the Perthshire countryside and then across the A9 to Dunkeld & Birnam. Take extra care as you make a right turn across this very busy road. Birnam is right next door to Dunkeld - Dunkeld is my personal favourite as it has period properties housing eateries, pubs, delicatessen & a range of specialist independent shops. On my most recent visit I enjoyed lunch & some home baking, including their home made jam, at Palmerstons coffee shop.
64 mins drive. This is the home of Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier in the picturesque village of Grandtully near Aberfeldy. There’s a shop selling indulgent chocolates, exhibitions and tastings. The Chocolate Lounge serves chocolates, chocolate cakes, hot chocolate and other drinks. You could combine a visit here with The Inn on the Tay - see Food & Drink Venues.
30 polecane przez mieszkańców
Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
64 mins drive. This is the home of Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier in the picturesque village of Grandtully near Aberfeldy. There’s a shop selling indulgent chocolates, exhibitions and tastings. The Chocolate Lounge serves chocolates, chocolate cakes, hot chocolate and other drinks. You could combine a visit here with The Inn on the Tay - see Food & Drink Venues.
64 mins drive. A welcoming venue with friendly staff open all year. I've visited & taken the circular chair lift up the mountain and back down again. On a clear day you’ll get amazing views over Glencoe with the awesome Buachaille Etive Mòr dominating the immediate horizon.
50 polecane przez mieszkańców
Glencoe Mountain Resort
White Corries64 mins drive. A welcoming venue with friendly staff open all year. I've visited & taken the circular chair lift up the mountain and back down again. On a clear day you’ll get amazing views over Glencoe with the awesome Buachaille Etive Mòr dominating the immediate horizon.
70 mins drive through Crianlarich, Tyndrum & Lochawe passing lochs, castles and amazing hills on the way with Oban and the west coast just a few miles on. This amazing visitor experience is open weekdays and literally takes you 1km inside the mountain that generates hydro power for the national grid. Great history about the building in 1950s, opening in 1960s and the latest plans to extend. Great wee cafe and picnic area too overlooking Loch Awe. Local railway station in Falls of Cruachan if you fancy taking the train from Crianlarich.
31 polecane przez mieszkańców
Cruachan Visitor Centre
70 mins drive through Crianlarich, Tyndrum & Lochawe passing lochs, castles and amazing hills on the way with Oban and the west coast just a few miles on. This amazing visitor experience is open weekdays and literally takes you 1km inside the mountain that generates hydro power for the national grid. Great history about the building in 1950s, opening in 1960s and the latest plans to extend. Great wee cafe and picnic area too overlooking Loch Awe. Local railway station in Falls of Cruachan if you fancy taking the train from Crianlarich.
80 mins drive. Scotland's very first conservation village is a delight to visit. It's winding cobbled streets & period properties host pubs, eateries, independent shops, delicatessen & bakeries. The village is a location for filming the Outlander series, which can boost visitors numbers and traffic at peak times. I'd recommend parking somewhere outside the village and walking in to explore on foot. My last visit included a wonderful lunch at Campbells & Love Restored interiors
37 polecane przez mieszkańców
Falkland
80 mins drive. Scotland's very first conservation village is a delight to visit. It's winding cobbled streets & period properties host pubs, eateries, independent shops, delicatessen & bakeries. The village is a location for filming the Outlander series, which can boost visitors numbers and traffic at peak times. I'd recommend parking somewhere outside the village and walking in to explore on foot. My last visit included a wonderful lunch at Campbells & Love Restored interiors
90 mins drive. A bit further away but well worth the visit and an opportunity to drive a circular route en-route or on the way back through Glen Coe. It's ideal on a changeable weather day - lots of places to stop on the way. Would recommend you do the Glen Coe element during a clear forecast as it is truly stunning. You can even mix/match car/train/boat - drive to Crianlarich, get train to Oban & even consider the ferry to Mull - an early start required to do all that! Oban has great shops along the busy harbour front, great seafood restaurants & larger shops. Whichever way you choose to get there, there are stunning scenery, castles, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lochs and great cafes, eateries & pubs.
124 polecane przez mieszkańców
Oban
90 mins drive. A bit further away but well worth the visit and an opportunity to drive a circular route en-route or on the way back through Glen Coe. It's ideal on a changeable weather day - lots of places to stop on the way. Would recommend you do the Glen Coe element during a clear forecast as it is truly stunning. You can even mix/match car/train/boat - drive to Crianlarich, get train to Oban & even consider the ferry to Mull - an early start required to do all that! Oban has great shops along the busy harbour front, great seafood restaurants & larger shops. Whichever way you choose to get there, there are stunning scenery, castles, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lochs and great cafes, eateries & pubs.
My recommended walks around St Fillans
Walks that start & end from your accommodation, with descriptions & photos by my husband, Gordon. These are a preview with some photos. Gordon's full descriptions sketched route maps, and some walk ideas further away are included in my Guest Information folder in your accommodation. So you can take a picture on your phone to take with you on your chosen walk.
Walk No 1 - The Village
Grade : Easy
Distance : 3.2km
Time : 45 mins
Ascent : 27m
Terrain : 100% paved
A great level walk to get to know the village that starts & ends at The White House and includes the shore & stunning views of Loch Earn. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then left onto the signposted path. The path follows the edge of the field and follows the route of the old St Fillans to Lochearnhead railway line with the A framed houses to your right being on the original track bed. Keep to the path as you pass the village playing fields & play-park on the left. Further along the path you’ll see a bench on the right - this is where a heart shape opening in the trees reveals Loch Earn. Head on through the railway tunnel and keep walking on the path till you come to a railway overbridge where the tarmac path presently ends. Take a left after the bridge up a slight incline and then a right hand turn down the take the track, keeping left at the junction and down past some of the original villas that over look the loch view. As you reach the road you can cross over to the loch side the road where you'll meet families of ducks who will be delighted to get fed! Walk back along the main road towards the village. You’ll pass the Four Seasons Hotel and then the Achray House Hotel - it may be worth checking out their lunch or dinner options. As you approach the centre of the village you’ll see Neish Island in the loch and then the majestic Drummond Hotel, which is presently closed with plans to restore the building in the near future. A short detour across the bridge will take you to the war memorial which also has stunning views up Loch Earn. Back on the main road and you’ll come across the Village Store - a great place to pick up some supplies but also for great hot & cold drinks and fantastic bacon butties anytime of day. Continuing along the road again you’ll pass some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Check out times of the local buses to Comrie & Crieff - useful for some other favourite daytime walks & the ‘late’ Saturday night service that lets you enjoy alternative eateries & pubs with a guaranteed lift home! Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 1 - The Village
Grade : Easy
Distance : 3.2km
Time : 45 mins
Ascent : 27m
Terrain : 100% paved
A great level walk to get to know the village that starts & ends at The White House and includes the shore & stunning views of Loch Earn. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then left onto the signposted path. The path follows the edge of the field and follows the route of the old St Fillans to Lochearnhead railway line with the A framed houses to your right being on the original track bed. Keep to the path as you pass the village playing fields & play-park on the left. Further along the path you’ll see a bench on the right - this is where a heart shape opening in the trees reveals Loch Earn. Head on through the railway tunnel and keep walking on the path till you come to a railway overbridge where the tarmac path presently ends. Take a left after the bridge up a slight incline and then a right hand turn down the take the track, keeping left at the junction and down past some of the original villas that over look the loch view. As you reach the road you can cross over to the loch side the road where you'll meet families of ducks who will be delighted to get fed! Walk back along the main road towards the village. You’ll pass the Four Seasons Hotel and then the Achray House Hotel - it may be worth checking out their lunch or dinner options. As you approach the centre of the village you’ll see Neish Island in the loch and then the majestic Drummond Hotel, which is presently closed with plans to restore the building in the near future. A short detour across the bridge will take you to the war memorial which also has stunning views up Loch Earn. Back on the main road and you’ll come across the Village Store - a great place to pick up some supplies but also for great hot & cold drinks and fantastic bacon butties anytime of day. Continuing along the road again you’ll pass some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Check out times of the local buses to Comrie & Crieff - useful for some other favourite daytime walks & the ‘late’ Saturday night service that lets you enjoy alternative eateries & pubs with a guaranteed lift home! Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
Walk No 2 - The Goat Track
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 3.5km
Time : 1 hour
Ascent : 75m
Terrain : Forest path/paving
Known locally as The Goat Track because the terrain rather than for seeing goats - I’ve seen deer on this path though. Moderate because the off road part of the path can be narrow and twists and turns - it’s a midway height between Walk 1 & Walk 3 and still has good views up the loach. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then straight through where the railway bridge would have crossed the road - check out a picture of the village houses on the left wall that was painted by a local artist. You’re then taking the second left turn that heads up to the start of the first zig zags. Before the track turns to the right walk straight towards the trees ahead - you should see a marker post and the track emerge. Head into the trees and meander through the path, as you progress you’ll see the loch emerge in the distance with great views of Ben Vorlich in the distance and up to Lochearnhead. Heading on again take a left once you’re through the gate and start the downhill zig zag on the forrest road. You’ll soon cross over an old railway bridge and continue down keeping left as you walk down between houses. The hidden Loch Earn power station is buried in the hill on your left - opposite there’s a viewpoint for some more pictures of Loch Earn. Continue down the road to the Four Seasons hotel - cross the main road to access the shores of Loch Earn & families of ducks who will be delighted to get fed! Walk back along the main road towards the village. You’ll pass the Four Seasons Hotel and then the Achray House Hotel - it may be worth checking out their lunch or dinner options. As you approach the centre of the village you’ll see Neish Island in the loch and then the majestic Drummond Hotel, which is presently closed. A short detour across the bridge will take you to the war memorial which also has stunning views up Loch Earn. Back on the main road and you’ll come across the Village Store - a great place to pick up some supplies but also for great hot & cold drinks and fantastic bacon butties anytime of day. Continuing along the road again you’ll pass some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Check out times of the local buses to Comrie & Crieff - useful for some other favourite daytime walks & the ‘late’ Saturday night service that lets you enjoy alternative eateries & pubs with a guaranteed lift home! Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 2 - The Goat Track
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 3.5km
Time : 1 hour
Ascent : 75m
Terrain : Forest path/paving
Known locally as The Goat Track because the terrain rather than for seeing goats - I’ve seen deer on this path though. Moderate because the off road part of the path can be narrow and twists and turns - it’s a midway height between Walk 1 & Walk 3 and still has good views up the loach. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then straight through where the railway bridge would have crossed the road - check out a picture of the village houses on the left wall that was painted by a local artist. You’re then taking the second left turn that heads up to the start of the first zig zags. Before the track turns to the right walk straight towards the trees ahead - you should see a marker post and the track emerge. Head into the trees and meander through the path, as you progress you’ll see the loch emerge in the distance with great views of Ben Vorlich in the distance and up to Lochearnhead. Heading on again take a left once you’re through the gate and start the downhill zig zag on the forrest road. You’ll soon cross over an old railway bridge and continue down keeping left as you walk down between houses. The hidden Loch Earn power station is buried in the hill on your left - opposite there’s a viewpoint for some more pictures of Loch Earn. Continue down the road to the Four Seasons hotel - cross the main road to access the shores of Loch Earn & families of ducks who will be delighted to get fed! Walk back along the main road towards the village. You’ll pass the Four Seasons Hotel and then the Achray House Hotel - it may be worth checking out their lunch or dinner options. As you approach the centre of the village you’ll see Neish Island in the loch and then the majestic Drummond Hotel, which is presently closed. A short detour across the bridge will take you to the war memorial which also has stunning views up Loch Earn. Back on the main road and you’ll come across the Village Store - a great place to pick up some supplies but also for great hot & cold drinks and fantastic bacon butties anytime of day. Continuing along the road again you’ll pass some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Check out times of the local buses to Comrie & Crieff - useful for some other favourite daytime walks & the ‘late’ Saturday night service that lets you enjoy alternative eateries & pubs with a guaranteed lift home! Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
Walk No 3 - The Zig Zags
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 4km
Time : 1 hour
Ascent : 112m
Terrain : Forest path/ paving
Known locally as The Zig Zags because the path quickly zig zags the side of the hill to deliver some great views. Moderate because it’s uphill but it’s a permanent path & you can take your own pace - there’s also a seat at the top! Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then straight through where the railway bridge would have crossed the road - check out a picture of the village houses on the left wall that was painted by a local artist. You’re then taking the second left turn that heads up to the start of the zig zags. Follow up through a gate until you turn the final zig zag and across a grassy area to your left you’ll discover a bench that is a great viewpoint for the A85 from Comrie, the golf course and Dundurn Hill - you’ll also see The Bothy down below. Heading back on the path till you reach another resting point at a picnic bench with amazing views looking west up Loch Earn. Heading on again take a left once you’re through the gate and start the downhill zig zag on the forrest road. You’ll soon cross over an old railway bridge and continue down keeping left as you walk down between houses. The hidden Loch Earn power station is buried in the hill on your left - opposite there’s a viewpoint for some more pictures of Loch Earn. Continue down the road to the Four Seasons hotel - cross the main road to access the shores of Loch Earn & families of ducks who will be delighted to get fed! Walk back along the main road towards the village. You’ll pass the Four Seasons Hotel and then the Achray House Hotel - it may be worth checking out their lunch or dinner options. As you approach the centre of the village you’ll see Neish Island in the loch and then the majestic Drummond Hotel, which is presently closed. A short detour across the bridge will take you to the war memorial which also has stunning views up Loch Earn. Back on the main road and you’ll come across the Village Store - a great place to pick up some supplies but also for great hot & cold drinks and fantastic bacon butties anytime of day. Continuing along the road again you’ll pass some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Check out times of the local buses to Comrie & Crieff - useful for some other favourite daytime walks & the ‘late’ Saturday night service that lets you enjoy alternative eateries & pubs with a guaranteed lift home! Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 3 - The Zig Zags
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 4km
Time : 1 hour
Ascent : 112m
Terrain : Forest path/ paving
Known locally as The Zig Zags because the path quickly zig zags the side of the hill to deliver some great views. Moderate because it’s uphill but it’s a permanent path & you can take your own pace - there’s also a seat at the top! Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then straight through where the railway bridge would have crossed the road - check out a picture of the village houses on the left wall that was painted by a local artist. You’re then taking the second left turn that heads up to the start of the zig zags. Follow up through a gate until you turn the final zig zag and across a grassy area to your left you’ll discover a bench that is a great viewpoint for the A85 from Comrie, the golf course and Dundurn Hill - you’ll also see The Bothy down below. Heading back on the path till you reach another resting point at a picnic bench with amazing views looking west up Loch Earn. Heading on again take a left once you’re through the gate and start the downhill zig zag on the forrest road. You’ll soon cross over an old railway bridge and continue down keeping left as you walk down between houses. The hidden Loch Earn power station is buried in the hill on your left - opposite there’s a viewpoint for some more pictures of Loch Earn. Continue down the road to the Four Seasons hotel - cross the main road to access the shores of Loch Earn & families of ducks who will be delighted to get fed! Walk back along the main road towards the village. You’ll pass the Four Seasons Hotel and then the Achray House Hotel - it may be worth checking out their lunch or dinner options. As you approach the centre of the village you’ll see Neish Island in the loch and then the majestic Drummond Hotel, which is presently closed. A short detour across the bridge will take you to the war memorial which also has stunning views up Loch Earn. Back on the main road and you’ll come across the Village Store - a great place to pick up some supplies but also for great hot & cold drinks and fantastic bacon butties anytime of day. Continuing along the road again you’ll pass some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Check out times of the local buses to Comrie & Crieff - useful for some other favourite daytime walks & the ‘late’ Saturday night service that lets you enjoy alternative eateries & pubs with a guaranteed lift home! Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
Walk No 4 - Comrie
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 11km
Time : 2 hours
Ascent : 50m
Terrain : Paved/gravel paths
A great longer distance walk to neighbouring village Comrie returning by bus, do the route in reverse or even walk back! Comrie has pubs, hotels, restaurants and a number of independent shops and cafes - it’s also where Gerald Butler is frequently seen in Scotland visiting his mum! The walk is flat all the way apart from a small section at the start. Half the route follows the old railway path the other half a single track road that is light in traffic direct to Comrie. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then straight through where the railway bridge would have crossed the road - check out a picture of the village houses on the left wall that was painted by a local artist. You then head up the slight incline and turn right across the wooden bridge. Head up the zig zags and up above the former railway station on the right hand side. It’s a caravan site now but you can still see the signal box and station building which have been preserved by the owners of the site and house. The path eventually runs parallel with the A85 on the right hand side. Look out for one of St Fillans’ famous painted rocks on the left hand side. The path veers right and under the A85 and then crosses the River Earn via a steel bridge. Keep straight on through the fields on the line of the old railway as it veers left and then straight on through high rock sided cuttings. Eventually it emerges at what was Dalchonzie Halt and a level crossing across the road. You can see the old signal box straight ahead which has had a house build next to it. Take a right here and cross the stone bridge heading straight on for some distance passing a hydro power station on the right hand side. The road twist and turns for some time before you start to see the church steeples of Comrie in the distance. Look out for a signpost to the right for Dalrannoch Rd. This very slight detour takes you to the fascinating earthquake house where very old and very new technologies measure local earth tremors - Comrie having experienced fairly frequent earthquakes by UK standards! Walk down through the small meadow and take a left towards Ross Bridge - look out for the house on the left that proudly displays a ‘Flag of the Day’ - walk over the bridge, then turn right and follow the road straight into Comrie. You’ll pass Deil’s Cauldron which is a great place to eat for lunch or dinner - booking is essential. The village fish and chip shop is then on the left hand side - genuinely our nearest take away food shop (closed Mondays and only open till 8pm - not that we use it often). As you turn the corner that’s you in the main street with all the local amenities. You can enjoy a pint of Earthquake beer at The Royal Hotel or some tea/coffee & lunch. The bus stop back to St Fillans is just across the road opposite the post office. A front seat upstairs gives you some great views - you’re getting off at Station Rd.
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 4 - Comrie
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 11km
Time : 2 hours
Ascent : 50m
Terrain : Paved/gravel paths
A great longer distance walk to neighbouring village Comrie returning by bus, do the route in reverse or even walk back! Comrie has pubs, hotels, restaurants and a number of independent shops and cafes - it’s also where Gerald Butler is frequently seen in Scotland visiting his mum! The walk is flat all the way apart from a small section at the start. Half the route follows the old railway path the other half a single track road that is light in traffic direct to Comrie. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then straight through where the railway bridge would have crossed the road - check out a picture of the village houses on the left wall that was painted by a local artist. You then head up the slight incline and turn right across the wooden bridge. Head up the zig zags and up above the former railway station on the right hand side. It’s a caravan site now but you can still see the signal box and station building which have been preserved by the owners of the site and house. The path eventually runs parallel with the A85 on the right hand side. Look out for one of St Fillans’ famous painted rocks on the left hand side. The path veers right and under the A85 and then crosses the River Earn via a steel bridge. Keep straight on through the fields on the line of the old railway as it veers left and then straight on through high rock sided cuttings. Eventually it emerges at what was Dalchonzie Halt and a level crossing across the road. You can see the old signal box straight ahead which has had a house build next to it. Take a right here and cross the stone bridge heading straight on for some distance passing a hydro power station on the right hand side. The road twist and turns for some time before you start to see the church steeples of Comrie in the distance. Look out for a signpost to the right for Dalrannoch Rd. This very slight detour takes you to the fascinating earthquake house where very old and very new technologies measure local earth tremors - Comrie having experienced fairly frequent earthquakes by UK standards! Walk down through the small meadow and take a left towards Ross Bridge - look out for the house on the left that proudly displays a ‘Flag of the Day’ - walk over the bridge, then turn right and follow the road straight into Comrie. You’ll pass Deil’s Cauldron which is a great place to eat for lunch or dinner - booking is essential. The village fish and chip shop is then on the left hand side - genuinely our nearest take away food shop (closed Mondays and only open till 8pm - not that we use it often). As you turn the corner that’s you in the main street with all the local amenities. You can enjoy a pint of Earthquake beer at The Royal Hotel or some tea/coffee & lunch. The bus stop back to St Fillans is just across the road opposite the post office. A front seat upstairs gives you some great views - you’re getting off at Station Rd.
Walk No 5 - St Fillans Chapel & Burial Ground
Grade : Easy
Distance : 2.4km
Time : 1 hour
Ascent : 0m
Terrain : Paved/fields/path
A walk that takes in St Fillans’ unique 9 hole golf course, the ruins of a 1300s chapel & burial ground, a chance to pop into the clubhouse & sample their excellent home cooking and baking and finally to the shores of Loch Earn. Turn right into Station Rd and take a left at the postbox onto the A85. Walk along the pavement passing the sheep farm on the left and look out for the south loch road on the right and cross over the stone bridge. Carry straight on to the lane leading across the golf course. Look out for flying balls and give way to any golfers hitting their drives across the track. The rocky knoll of Dundurn Hill is in clear view across the course slightly to the left. When the track reaches a junction with a house further ahead, turn left through the gate onto another track heading more directly towards Dundurn Hill. After a short distance the burial ground and ruin can be seen just to the right - it can be visited by going through a gate into the field and then there’s a stile on the wall of the burial ground on the far side. A walk around the burial ground is interesting with some burials of local villagers from more recent history. On the way back don’t cross the golf course this time but keep left and towards the clubhouse. During the main golfing season the clubhouse serves teas, coffees, home baking and also breakfasts & lunches till around 4pm. It’s licensed and has outdoor tables next to the first tee which are popular in the summer months. Take a left as you leave the clubhouse and head through the car park towards the south loch road. Follow this and take a right as the loch shore emerges ahead where there’s usually families of ducks around who will be delighted to get fed! The village war memorial & seating is on your right and also has stunning views up Loch Earn. Head over the bridge over the River Earn and take a right turn back onto the main road and you’ll come across the Village Store - a great place to pick up some supplies but also for great hot & cold drinks and fantastic bacon butties anytime of day. Continuing along the road again you’ll pass some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Check out times of the local buses to Comrie & Crieff - useful for some other favourite daytime walks & the ‘late’ Saturday night service that lets you enjoy alternative eateries & pubs with a guaranteed lift home! Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 5 - St Fillans Chapel & Burial Ground
Grade : Easy
Distance : 2.4km
Time : 1 hour
Ascent : 0m
Terrain : Paved/fields/path
A walk that takes in St Fillans’ unique 9 hole golf course, the ruins of a 1300s chapel & burial ground, a chance to pop into the clubhouse & sample their excellent home cooking and baking and finally to the shores of Loch Earn. Turn right into Station Rd and take a left at the postbox onto the A85. Walk along the pavement passing the sheep farm on the left and look out for the south loch road on the right and cross over the stone bridge. Carry straight on to the lane leading across the golf course. Look out for flying balls and give way to any golfers hitting their drives across the track. The rocky knoll of Dundurn Hill is in clear view across the course slightly to the left. When the track reaches a junction with a house further ahead, turn left through the gate onto another track heading more directly towards Dundurn Hill. After a short distance the burial ground and ruin can be seen just to the right - it can be visited by going through a gate into the field and then there’s a stile on the wall of the burial ground on the far side. A walk around the burial ground is interesting with some burials of local villagers from more recent history. On the way back don’t cross the golf course this time but keep left and towards the clubhouse. During the main golfing season the clubhouse serves teas, coffees, home baking and also breakfasts & lunches till around 4pm. It’s licensed and has outdoor tables next to the first tee which are popular in the summer months. Take a left as you leave the clubhouse and head through the car park towards the south loch road. Follow this and take a right as the loch shore emerges ahead where there’s usually families of ducks around who will be delighted to get fed! The village war memorial & seating is on your right and also has stunning views up Loch Earn. Head over the bridge over the River Earn and take a right turn back onto the main road and you’ll come across the Village Store - a great place to pick up some supplies but also for great hot & cold drinks and fantastic bacon butties anytime of day. Continuing along the road again you’ll pass some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Check out times of the local buses to Comrie & Crieff - useful for some other favourite daytime walks & the ‘late’ Saturday night service that lets you enjoy alternative eateries & pubs with a guaranteed lift home! Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
Walk No 6 - Lochearnhead
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 13km
Time : 2.5 hours
Ascent : 50m
Terrain : Paved/gravel/track
A great longer distance walk to neighbouring village Lochearnhead along the route of the old railway line. Depending on the season there is a pub (The Clachan) serving drinks and bar meals, and a hotel (Lochearnhead Hotel) serving dinner. Getting back is either the way you came, or if you have dinner at Lochearnhead Hotel they’ll run you back to The Bothy free as our guests. Alternatively think about positioning your car in the main car park at the end of the walk & by arrangement I can pick you up from dropping off your car or at the end of your walk. The route has been upgraded by the Loch Earn Railway Path group in places but not all of the route, so it can be muddy in places, and some new trees have appeared in places in the middle of the path - but you can get through to the end. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then left onto the signposted path at the back of the field. The path follows the edge of the field and follows the route of the old St Fillans to Lochearnhead railway line. Head right on through the railway tunnel and then on to the original path and under a railway bridge. The track passes an old railway building on the left and eventually reaches a new bridge at Glentarken. You’ll pass various forest workings with the Loch always on your left and then a newly upgraded section of the path as it crosses a sheep farm. Then you’re back on the original track bed until you see a barn type building on the middle of the route - keep up to the left here and you’ll soon pass it, you then reach the final part of the walk which winds down to the left with the main car park and toilets to your right. At the main road take a right to reach the small village shop over the bridge or left to reach the pub and hotel referenced above.
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 6 - Lochearnhead
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 13km
Time : 2.5 hours
Ascent : 50m
Terrain : Paved/gravel/track
A great longer distance walk to neighbouring village Lochearnhead along the route of the old railway line. Depending on the season there is a pub (The Clachan) serving drinks and bar meals, and a hotel (Lochearnhead Hotel) serving dinner. Getting back is either the way you came, or if you have dinner at Lochearnhead Hotel they’ll run you back to The Bothy free as our guests. Alternatively think about positioning your car in the main car park at the end of the walk & by arrangement I can pick you up from dropping off your car or at the end of your walk. The route has been upgraded by the Loch Earn Railway Path group in places but not all of the route, so it can be muddy in places, and some new trees have appeared in places in the middle of the path - but you can get through to the end. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then left onto the signposted path at the back of the field. The path follows the edge of the field and follows the route of the old St Fillans to Lochearnhead railway line. Head right on through the railway tunnel and then on to the original path and under a railway bridge. The track passes an old railway building on the left and eventually reaches a new bridge at Glentarken. You’ll pass various forest workings with the Loch always on your left and then a newly upgraded section of the path as it crosses a sheep farm. Then you’re back on the original track bed until you see a barn type building on the middle of the route - keep up to the left here and you’ll soon pass it, you then reach the final part of the walk which winds down to the left with the main car park and toilets to your right. At the main road take a right to reach the small village shop over the bridge or left to reach the pub and hotel referenced above.
Walk No 7 - Glentarken short loop
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 9km
Time : 2 hours
Ascent : 141m
Terrain : Mostly track
This route takes you to a viewpoint over the middle of the loch up near an old abandoned village. It’s a gradual moderate climb up a path and loops round to bring you back along the railway path. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then left onto the signposted path at the back of the field. You’re walking straight along the railway path, through the tunnel and then under a road bridge, where the path reverts to the original trackbed. After crossing a railway bridge over a small river you’ll see a green signpost for Glentarken - you should fork off to the right here. This is where the climb starts up through the forrest, passing a bench on the right and then over a wooden bridge. Keep climbing up through the forrest and as you reach the top you’ll pass through a gate. There’s ruins of the old village here where cattlemen would stay to protect their cattle from being stolen. The path marker ahead is visible with a yellow golf flag - head in this direction. The route can be wet here as you head towards the cottage named Jerusalem - it’s a convenient stopping point for photos. As you leave here the path dips down and crosses a burn then comes back up to a T junction. You’re heading left here (right is for the longer higher loop No 8) and just before you start to descend you’ll get great views back down the loch to St Fillans. Keep winding down the track and you’ll come back onto the old railway line heading back to St Fillans. You’ll cross the replacement Glentarken bridge and pass an old railway building on the right. Eventually you’ll reach the point where you left the railway path to climb up earlier. Keep walking straight on on the railway path towards St Fillans under the road bridge, through the tunnel and as you reach the end of the path you’ll see The White House in the field ahead on your right. Take a right into Station Road and then first right and you’re back at The White House.
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 7 - Glentarken short loop
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 9km
Time : 2 hours
Ascent : 141m
Terrain : Mostly track
This route takes you to a viewpoint over the middle of the loch up near an old abandoned village. It’s a gradual moderate climb up a path and loops round to bring you back along the railway path. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then left onto the signposted path at the back of the field. You’re walking straight along the railway path, through the tunnel and then under a road bridge, where the path reverts to the original trackbed. After crossing a railway bridge over a small river you’ll see a green signpost for Glentarken - you should fork off to the right here. This is where the climb starts up through the forrest, passing a bench on the right and then over a wooden bridge. Keep climbing up through the forrest and as you reach the top you’ll pass through a gate. There’s ruins of the old village here where cattlemen would stay to protect their cattle from being stolen. The path marker ahead is visible with a yellow golf flag - head in this direction. The route can be wet here as you head towards the cottage named Jerusalem - it’s a convenient stopping point for photos. As you leave here the path dips down and crosses a burn then comes back up to a T junction. You’re heading left here (right is for the longer higher loop No 8) and just before you start to descend you’ll get great views back down the loch to St Fillans. Keep winding down the track and you’ll come back onto the old railway line heading back to St Fillans. You’ll cross the replacement Glentarken bridge and pass an old railway building on the right. Eventually you’ll reach the point where you left the railway path to climb up earlier. Keep walking straight on on the railway path towards St Fillans under the road bridge, through the tunnel and as you reach the end of the path you’ll see The White House in the field ahead on your right. Take a right into Station Road and then first right and you’re back at The White House.
Walk No 8 - Glentarken long loop
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 12km
Time : 3 hours
Ascent : 455m
Terrain : Mostly climbing track
This route takes you up high into Glentarken which extends North over to Loch Tay - but don’t worry you’re not going that far! Instead after enjoying spectacular views throughout the walk - over Loch Earn towards Ben Vorlich, down on St Fillans. This is a favourite walk and I’ve got a link to an animated video map of this route - if you’d like it let me know. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then left onto the signposted path at the back of the field. You’re walking straight along the railway path, through the tunnel and then under a road bridge, where the path reverts to the original trackbed. After crossing a railway bridge over a small river you’ll see a green signpost for Glentarken - you should fork off to the right here. This is where the climb starts up through the forrest, passing a bench on the right and then over a wooden bridge. Keep climbing up through the forrest and as you reach the top you’ll pass through a gate. There’s ruins of the old village here where cattlemen would stay to protect their cattle from being stolen. The path marker ahead is visible with a yellow golf flag - head in this direction. The route can be wet here as you head towards the cottage named Jerusalem - it’s a convenient stopping point for photos. As you leave here the path dips down and crosses a burn then comes back up to a T junction. You’re heading right here and heading up the glen along a round that meanders up & down, passes through a gate and crosses some small streams. Around 5km the path heads off right and crosses a larger burn that is crossable using the large stones placed there - after periods of extremely heavy rain this may not be passable. Once across keep climbing all the way up the track - there’s some large rocks here that are a useful stopping point to take in the vast expanse of the glen. Continue up past a surge shaft on the right for the hydro electric dam. At the t-junction ahead take a right - this is approaching the highest point with views of Loch Earn and Ben Vorlich rising up from the south shore. Follow the path as it meanders East and down, passing sheep pens and a gate. As you continue heading downhill take the signed (St Fillans) left hand climbing path through a gate. The path climbs up towards a picnic table where there are great views up Loch Earn towards Lochearnhead. As you start to descend you’ll see a grassy area to your right & you’ll discover a bench that is a great viewpoint for the A85 from Comrie, the golf course and Dundurn Hill - you’ll also see The Bothy down below. Head back on the path & wind your way down passing through a gate & onwards down towards the old station bridge as you turn right into Station Road and then first right and you’re back at The White House.
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 8 - Glentarken long loop
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 12km
Time : 3 hours
Ascent : 455m
Terrain : Mostly climbing track
This route takes you up high into Glentarken which extends North over to Loch Tay - but don’t worry you’re not going that far! Instead after enjoying spectacular views throughout the walk - over Loch Earn towards Ben Vorlich, down on St Fillans. This is a favourite walk and I’ve got a link to an animated video map of this route - if you’d like it let me know. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then left onto the signposted path at the back of the field. You’re walking straight along the railway path, through the tunnel and then under a road bridge, where the path reverts to the original trackbed. After crossing a railway bridge over a small river you’ll see a green signpost for Glentarken - you should fork off to the right here. This is where the climb starts up through the forrest, passing a bench on the right and then over a wooden bridge. Keep climbing up through the forrest and as you reach the top you’ll pass through a gate. There’s ruins of the old village here where cattlemen would stay to protect their cattle from being stolen. The path marker ahead is visible with a yellow golf flag - head in this direction. The route can be wet here as you head towards the cottage named Jerusalem - it’s a convenient stopping point for photos. As you leave here the path dips down and crosses a burn then comes back up to a T junction. You’re heading right here and heading up the glen along a round that meanders up & down, passes through a gate and crosses some small streams. Around 5km the path heads off right and crosses a larger burn that is crossable using the large stones placed there - after periods of extremely heavy rain this may not be passable. Once across keep climbing all the way up the track - there’s some large rocks here that are a useful stopping point to take in the vast expanse of the glen. Continue up past a surge shaft on the right for the hydro electric dam. At the t-junction ahead take a right - this is approaching the highest point with views of Loch Earn and Ben Vorlich rising up from the south shore. Follow the path as it meanders East and down, passing sheep pens and a gate. As you continue heading downhill take the signed (St Fillans) left hand climbing path through a gate. The path climbs up towards a picnic table where there are great views up Loch Earn towards Lochearnhead. As you start to descend you’ll see a grassy area to your right & you’ll discover a bench that is a great viewpoint for the A85 from Comrie, the golf course and Dundurn Hill - you’ll also see The Bothy down below. Head back on the path & wind your way down passing through a gate & onwards down towards the old station bridge as you turn right into Station Road and then first right and you’re back at The White House.
Walk No 9 - The Girron
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 13km
Time : 3 hours
Ascent : 314m
Terrain : Path till last 20 mins
This route takes you up to the top of the hill behind The White House. It’s not a straight scramble up the hill but instead a gradual zig zag up a couple of stretches with benches and stopping points, great views over Loch Earn and St Fillans. There’s a final undefined path takes you to the top that takes around 20 mins. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then straight through where the railway bridge would have crossed the road - check out a picture of the village houses on the left wall that was painted by a local artist. You’re then taking the second left turn that heads up to the start of the zig zags. Follow up through a gate until you turn the final zig zag and across a grassy area to your left you’ll discover a bench that is a great viewpoint for the A85 from Comrie, the golf course and Dundurn Hill - you’ll also see The White House down below. Heading back on the path till you reach another resting point at a picnic bench with amazing views looking west up Loch Earn. Heading on again take a right once you’re through the gate and start walking up the forrest road. When you reach the next gate take a right and head up this straight stretch. The track twists to the left and zig zags up to St Fillans highest bench just next to the intake shaft for the hydro power station. The final stretch to the top is a short scramble up an undefined path that starts to the right hand side of the wire fence. Just head in the general direction of the top wrapping round the hill. The actual cairn at the top is back from the front of the hill and loses the views of St Fillans. I like ending the walk at the front overlooking St Fillans. There’s a few ledges you can sit on near a single tree that sits lonely on the hill. You can pick out the road from Comrie, the golf course, Little Port Farm, the main road and onwards to Loch Earn and beyond. You can also see The White House down below. There’s a few options for your return route. You can head straight down to The Bothy from here and join the railway path from Comrie to Station Rd - however it is steep and undefined, but as long as you don’t mind the odd slip and tumble it’s fun. You can also retrace your steps back down exactly the way you came. Alternatively you can keep walking down the forrest road until you eventually come out at Loch Earn just beside The Four Seasons Hotel and walk back along the main road towards the village. You’ll pass Achray House Hotel, Neish Island, the majestic Drummond Hotel (which is presently closed), the Village Store, some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
Saint Fillans
Walk No 9 - The Girron
Grade : Moderate
Distance : 13km
Time : 3 hours
Ascent : 314m
Terrain : Path till last 20 mins
This route takes you up to the top of the hill behind The White House. It’s not a straight scramble up the hill but instead a gradual zig zag up a couple of stretches with benches and stopping points, great views over Loch Earn and St Fillans. There’s a final undefined path takes you to the top that takes around 20 mins. Turn left into Station Rd passing the former station master’s house and then straight through where the railway bridge would have crossed the road - check out a picture of the village houses on the left wall that was painted by a local artist. You’re then taking the second left turn that heads up to the start of the zig zags. Follow up through a gate until you turn the final zig zag and across a grassy area to your left you’ll discover a bench that is a great viewpoint for the A85 from Comrie, the golf course and Dundurn Hill - you’ll also see The White House down below. Heading back on the path till you reach another resting point at a picnic bench with amazing views looking west up Loch Earn. Heading on again take a right once you’re through the gate and start walking up the forrest road. When you reach the next gate take a right and head up this straight stretch. The track twists to the left and zig zags up to St Fillans highest bench just next to the intake shaft for the hydro power station. The final stretch to the top is a short scramble up an undefined path that starts to the right hand side of the wire fence. Just head in the general direction of the top wrapping round the hill. The actual cairn at the top is back from the front of the hill and loses the views of St Fillans. I like ending the walk at the front overlooking St Fillans. There’s a few ledges you can sit on near a single tree that sits lonely on the hill. You can pick out the road from Comrie, the golf course, Little Port Farm, the main road and onwards to Loch Earn and beyond. You can also see The White House down below. There’s a few options for your return route. You can head straight down to The Bothy from here and join the railway path from Comrie to Station Rd - however it is steep and undefined, but as long as you don’t mind the odd slip and tumble it’s fun. You can also retrace your steps back down exactly the way you came. Alternatively you can keep walking down the forrest road until you eventually come out at Loch Earn just beside The Four Seasons Hotel and walk back along the main road towards the village. You’ll pass Achray House Hotel, Neish Island, the majestic Drummond Hotel (which is presently closed), the Village Store, some of the oldest houses in the village and then the bus stop at Station Rd. Take a left into Station Rd and you’re heading back to The White House!