Local facilities:

Games room.
This is a great place for children to hang out and make new friends. It is equipped with a table tennis table, table football and a pool table.
The Laundry is situated, in a room, at the back of the games room.
The Public Payphone is at the side of the games room. At the front of the Cedar Cabins there is a rope swing, a play boat, and giant chess.

Eating out, golf and walking.
There are some great places to go out an eat for both lunch and dinner which are all local to Lochend. Reception will be able to provide you with a list of options available to you.

Fishing.
The Lake of Menteith is one of Scotland's premier rainbow trout fisheries. The lake is stocked with over 30,000 trout every year, all over 1lb. in weight. Fishing is by fly only, no bank fishing is allowed, and boats can be hired on arrival or booked in advance when you book your chalet. The Goodie burn runs behind the chalets and fishing it is free of charge to our guests. Here you can course fish and could catch perch, pike and the odd trout. Aside from what is literally on your doorstep there are many good fishing waters around.

Tennis.
There is a tennis court on the estate, which is free of charge. Racquets are provided for this but ask you to bring your own balls.
We have a basketball hoop at one end of the court, for which a ball is provided.

Mountain Bikes.
Throughout the Trossachs there are many cycles paths and more being developed al the time, many of which start at Braeval which is 3 miles from here. There are 4 adult (21" frames) 2 male & 2 female bikes for hire form reception but if you are looking for family bikes, trailers etc., There are several recommended rental places locally.

Laundry.
The laundry is situated at the back of the games room. It has 2 washing machines, 2 tumble dryers an iron and ironing board for you to use.

Nick Nairn Cook School
Within the grounds of the Lochend Estate lies the acclaimed Nick Nairn Cook School., run by celebrity chef Nick Nairn. If you wish to improve your culinary skills for a day or a week, click here to find out more.

Local Activities:

Fishing
There is a wealth of opportunity to fish locally. With the Lake of Menteith, you have one of Scotland's premier fishing waters on your doorstep. Rainbow trout, Brown trout. Fly fishing only; no bank fishing. Booking advisable.

There are extensive fishing opportunities available locally for Salmon, Brown Trout, Sea trout.

Water sports
There is a range of water sports available locally including canoeing, sailing, kayaking. The Pursuit Centre at Cameron House is only 35 min's away and offers waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet biking etc.

Alternative Sports
There are a number of alternative sports! Off-road landrover trips, quad biking, climbing and abseiling.

Golf
There are many accessible and high quality golf courses within easy drive.

Walking
There are so many hills and mountains in the Trossachs you will be spoilt for choice. Details of a range of walks are available on your arrival at Lochend.

Example Walks:
Inversnaid, Loch Lomond
On this fairly easy walk you do a bit of the West Highland Way, pass Rob Roy's Cave (often slippery) and follow the circle of the Inversnaid Nature Reserve which is cared for by the RSPB and at the side of the Hotel there are lovely waterfalls - so a bit of something for everyone on this walk.

Ben A'an
Height is 1520ft. And is highly recommended as you get lots of view for not too much effort. The steepest step nearing the rocky top, is about 3ft. On the well trodden path but you can also do a varying degree of rock climbs on the south face.

Callander Crags
This interesting and old walkway takes you up over the village of Callander and leads to the very spectacular Bracklin falls. There are various routes to choose from but most will take you through some fine woodland. There are some exposed drops near the top and having taken our small children, its probably a better walk for the over 7's!

Places to Visit

Inchmaholme Priory
The ruins of Inchmahome Priory, an Augustine priory founded in 1238 by Walter Comyn, lies on Inchmahome island. The priory has been visited by famous historical figures, such a Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots, and has inspired writers and poets alike over the ages. Much of the building survives today, the small island providing a beautiful and scenic backdrop to explore - this island makes a wonderful day out and a perfect spot for a picnic. The island can be visited by a boat which runs regularly from April to September, based near Port of Menteith.

Stirling Castle
Without doubt one of the grandest of all Scottish castles, both in its situation on a commanding rock outcrop and in its architecture. The Great Hall and the Gatehouse of James IV, the marvellous Palace of James V, the Chapel Royal of James VI and the artillery fortifications of the 16th to 18th centuries are all of outstanding interest.

Culcruech Castle & Country Park
Magnificent 1600 acre parkland estate in breathtaking scenery. 700 year old Culcreuch is a unique opportunity to sample the historic atmosphere of Central Scotland's oldest inhabited castle.

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park was first designated as a Forest Park by the Forestry Commission in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. From the east shore of Loch Lomond to the rugged terrain of Strathyre the Forest Park encompasses mountain and moorland, forest and woodland, rivers and lochs. It is home to a rich variety of animal and plant life. For many of our visitors the attraction of the park lies in the peace and quiet, the magnificent views and the wide range of activities and facilities.

SS Sir Walter Scott
The Steamship Sir Walter Scott has been sailing sedately on Loch Katrine since 1900. Cruises start from Trossachs Pier and the trip takes passengers as far as Stronachlachar before returning to the departure point. The boat is aptly named as it was Loch Katrine that inspired the author Sir Walter Scott to write the Lady of the lake.


Traveling:-

Closest villages: Aberfoyle & Callander

Stirling - 25 minutes drive
Glasgow - 1 hours drive
Edinburgh - 1 hours drive

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