Why Perthshire is the ideal SUP and Holiday destination
Is Perthshire an Adventurers Heaven?
In twenty plus years of travelling and working all over the World as an outdoor instructor, I have been privileged to live in some incredible places. There is only one place that has made me feel is truly a home base though and that is Perthshire. It really does have a little bit of everything. It has so much in it, and more importantly, easily accessible to make it the perfect holiday destination too.
So many places advertise their cases to be called the ultimate adventure destination, but what they normally have is access the the biggest, highest or most extreme. Something that is out of reach to the ordinary person, be it through skill level, accessibility or danger factor. Perthshire however offers something different, the ability to visit lots of easily accessible stunning locations in which to undertake the outdoor activities you have dreamed of, perfect with places to play for all levels, beginner, intermediate or expert. Not a lot of places in Scotland, indeed Britain or Europe, can offer that in such a relatively small area.
Add in the wonderful welcome that will await you in Perthshire, backed up by amazing food and accommodation opportunities and you have plenty to do, see, eat and drink at the end of the day too.
Take our beloved Paddlesports. From those taking their first steps on a board, or sitting in a kayak for the first time, there are a plethora of stunning lochs in which to get addicted to the glide of gently moving through the water. There are locations ideal after that for taking your first independent paddle strokes which are sheltered and safe in most conditions. Having these locations are essential in your paddling development and we are lucky to have so many (and the local knowledge to know when to direct people there, whether on hire boards or on their own).
Moving up a scale, the great Perthshire lochs of Loch Tay, Loch Earn and Loch Rannoch offer huge, exposed bodies of water to explore, be it on downwinders, expeditions or if the conditions are right, a gentle paddle.
The River Tay sews Perthshire together and with it miles of River SUP paddling heaven to glide through, from the whitewater of Stanley and Grandtully to more gentle pleasure on other sections. We use numerous sections to tailor trips to your requirements. Other rivers such as the Garry, Isla, Earn and Lower Tummel are all other fantastic destinations with their own lovely views and water features to explore. Make sure you are confident in your moving water skills before heading out on the rivers, we can help with tailor made trips and coaching.
The East Coast is only a short drive too, with amazing coastal paddling and great surfing potential.
What about other actitvities? Fancy doing a bungee jump or jumping off a waterfall canyoning? How about Mountain Biking down some perfect singletrack? or Skiing over four mountains? It is all possible and readily available in Perthshire. Below is a list of links to sites which can help you plan your Perthshire trip:
Perthshire - Accommodation & Things To Do | VisitScotland
