The Local Area
Local Attractions
The Trossachs, made famous by Queen Victoria, Rob Roy and Sir Walter Scott, has many cycle tracks and fine walks, we are on CYCLE ROUTE 7. Also you can take a boat ride in a Victorian steamship on Loch Katrine (take a bike and cycle back 14 miles with a picnic), a ferry to the Island of Inchmahome, go to beaches on the shores of Loch Lomond; there’s horse riding, Go Ape, zip wire course, McLaren Leisure Centre, Segway, West Highland Way, Glengoyne Whisky Distillery, highland shops and restaurants in nearby Aberfoyle, Drymen and Callander, and there are a number of local golf courses. Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument and Bannockburn are just a short drive away. All within 10-30 minutes of the house.
Places To Eat
Our community-owned Village Pub, the Black Bull, is 5 minutes walk away, email info@blackbullgartmore.com for a table –
www.blackbullhotel.net
Crossed Keys in Kippen (l5 minutes) –
www.kippencrosskeys.com
Inn at Kippen (15 minutes) –
www.innatkippen.com
Lake Hotel in Port of Menteith (10 minutes) –
www.lake-hotel.com
Roman Camp in Callander (25 minutes) –
www.romancamphotel.co.uk
