Things to Do
Situated at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands there is always plenty to do in and around Crieff.
Walking
At the heart of the Strathearn valley where the lowlands meet the highlands walking opportunities are varied and abundant. These range from low level walks through woodland and beside rivers to more serious walking taking in some Munros. Advice and information on suitable walks is available from Nigel on request. Alternatively there are plenty of walks on the Walk Highlands website. As well as a hearty breakfast to get you started, we can provide a packed lunch and flask filling service. In the unlikely (!) event of inclement weather we can provide drying facilities.
Golfing
Crieff is the perfect base for golfers, having a beautiful course of its own with first class facilities. It is only a short drive to Gleneagles, where all three courses are World class. The PGA centenary course will be the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup. The Rosemount Course in Blairgowrie is also well known and is ranked in Scotland's top ten courses.
There are also courses at Auchterarder, Pitlochry, Dunblane and Callander which are in superb condition and would be a test for any golfer and a bit easier on the wallet.
St Andrews and the many Fife links are an hour at most from Crieff for those who want to mix the beauty of the Perthshire courses with some traditional links golf.
Cycling
There are many cycle routes in and around Crieff from road cycling to challenging mountain bike tracks. Here at Galvelbeg House we are part of the Cyclists Welcome scheme and provide washing facilities and secure storage for your bikes. For more information on mountain bike routes and bike hire visit Comrie Croft Bikes.
Fishing
Perthshire is well known for the great fishing available. When you are in the area then contact Crieff Angling Club to fish on the River Earn or at Drummond Loch. Also in the Ochil Hills is a 250 acre reservoir on the Gleneagles Estate, with fly fishing through Frandy Fishery or the Glensherup fishery which is a 29 acre loch set in spectacular scenery in the Perthshire hills. At Glensherup, it is easy to imagine being in the Highlands of Scotland at this scenic fishery.
Scenic Road Journeys
If you want to take in more of Perthshire's glorious scenery then why not take to the open road. For the motorcyclists and classic car enthusiasts then the winding roads taking in hills, pretty villages, lochs and rivers are the way to go. See these links below for more information or just get the map out and plan your own route...
Something
Different?
If you want to try learning a new skill than
what about Bushcraft or Fly Fishing courses at Do It Outdoors, based at
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre? For those
with a head for heights and ready to try something a little more daring then
sign up for a Skydiving course at Skydive Strathallan, Auchterarder who provide
beginners courses with tandem skydiving as well as first time solo parachute
jumps.