Loch Faskally, Pitlochry, is one of our absolute favorites. It is a twisting, sheltered, and tree-lined loch, beautiful at all times of the year from warm summer days to crisp winter mornings.
This trip is ideal for people looking for their first paddleboarding or kayaking experience, families bringing young children, or simply somewhere to get away from it all and relax in nature.
Grade: Easy
- Enjoy paddleboarding or kayaking
- No previous experience is needed
- Beautiful, Sheltered Loch Faskally
- Superb scenery
- Great place to visit all year round
- You can bring your own SUP or kayak!
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| Not included | Wetsuits - please bring something warm casual clothes for the weather, including footwear you don't mind getting wet. Walking, or sport style clothes are good for touring kayaking. Wetsuits are not needed.
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| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes or 0 Hour |
| Bring along | All you need to bring is some suitable clothes for the weather, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Walking, or sport-style clothes are good. For winter weather, we would recommend additional layers, hat and gloves. You may want to bring something warm to get changed into afterwards. |
| Participants | Tour places 3-6 |
Further information
Try paddleboarding or kayaking at Loch Faskally near Pitlochry
This guided tour is 2-2.5 hours long and the only expectation is that you recharge your mind in the beautiful surroundings on this slow-paced journey.
All paddling equipment will be provided and the twisting nature of the Loch means that we can find shelter even in the strongest of winds. The tree-lined route is ideal for any level of an explorer looking to relax, and take in the varied bird life, from bright blue kingfishers or dippers playing in the water to the friendly ducks and swans that live here. You might even get lucky in the summer months and catch site of osprey fishing in the Loch. Depending on the conditions we may head up and close to the stunning Linn of Tummel waterfall, one of Queen Victoria's favorites, relax and in the tranquil surroundings of the River Garry, or head down under the A9 to Pitlochry and the famous Dam. This is truly a stunning venue.
All paddling equipment will be provided. There is a selection of paddleboards, and single and double kayaks (please select the craft at the checkout) to choose from depending on experience and weather conditions.
The trip is suitable for those 7 years and older. All that you need to bring is some warm clothes for the weather, including shoes you don’t mind getting wet. No previous kayaking experience is needed. We will be in touch a few days before the trip with more detailed information, including the meeting point, chosen to suit us best for the weather conditions at the time.
The cost of this trip is £55pp. The group size would be six people max. If you bring your own craft, suitable for this venue, the cost is £40pp.
Fancy a private tour for yourself, your family, or your friends? Private trips for two cost £155 and we have a special Family Ticket, for up to four people for £170 (at least two participants must be under 16 years old).
Get in touch and we can arrange it for you at this beautiful location - [email protected]
