outdoor activities

"We came to the Trossachs and enjoyed some great walking. The accommodation, the food and the hospitality were all first class. The view across your Moor is stunning. We will return!" William, Gordon & Eric - Bothwell, Chapelhall & Sutton Coalfield - November 2005

There are many great Outdoor Activities that are within easy reach of The Barns of Shannochill.

WALKING
There is a fantastic network of wonderful paths to walk, and hills to climb, around the Trossachs.

From the walk on our own Moor, to a stroll with great views, through the magnificent Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, or a wee climb up the "smallest Ben with the best view" - Ben A'an, overlooking beautiful Loch Katrine...to a full day's hike up mighty Ben Lomond for a breathtaking view over Loch Lomond and Scotland's first National Park.

Whatever your walking needs...there is much which is easily accessible from The Barns of Shannochill.

PHOTOGRAPHY
The Barns of Shannochill is surrounded by some of Scotland's most scenic vistas, where photographic opportunities abound!

GOLF
Nearby Aberfoyle, has a very scenic golf course.

"A very picturesque little course which I found very challenging. Set in some of the most beautiful countryside Scotland has to offer with a view of Ben Lomond. This is a little gem of a course not to be missed!!" - Steven Brown

Scotland has almost "wall to wall" golf courses - a landscape full of opportunity for the golfer exists.

SAILING & WATERSPORTS
We can make arrangements for you to enjoy the excellent facilities of the nearby Forest Hills Watersports Centre, which offers boating, canoeing, sailing and windsurfing on scenic Loch Ard.

QUAD BIKING
Go Forth offer the fun of Quad Biking on the forest roads around Loch Ard - only 15 minutes away from Shannochill.

FISHING
We can help you to arrange trout fishing on Loch Ard and there are also many other beautiful fishing lochs around the Trossachs.

We would be delighted to arrange for someone to teach you the art of Fly Fishing and to show you some of the best spots to cast in the area.

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
Arrangements can be made for clay pigeon shooting at nearby Ledard Farm. The shoot is conducted by expert instructors - the emphasis is on fun!

Two radio-controlled traps provide the targets, while there is a choice of guns. Sub-sonic ammunition is used which significantly reduces the recoil and the noise.

CURLING
Following the Scottish girls great success with their gold medal at the Winter Olympics, you may wish to follow their example and try your hand at curling - at the nearby Forest Hills Leisure Centre, which boasts one of the best curling rinks in Scotland.