Things To Do/Activities Near Cobleland Caravan & Campsite

Doune castle

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Doune castle

Doune castle is situated just 20 minutes from the site, in Doune, it is well worth a visit by any film fans. The Castle was originally built in the thirteenth century, but more recently has been used as a film location for: Ivanhoe, which featured Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor The BBC adaptation of Ivanhoe…

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The Peak Sports Village

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on The Peak Sports Village

The Peak Sports Village is a sports centre just 30 minutes from the site, in Stirling witha 25 metre, 6 lane main swimming pool, a teaching pool with height adjustable floor and a baby pool with fun water play features.  There is also an ice rink offering ice skating and curling. 

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Blair Drummond Safari Park

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Blair Drummond Safari Park

Blair Drummond Safari Park is a safari park/zoo just 20 minutes from the site, near Stirling. It is home to over 350 animals, many of which roam freely or are kept in large enclosures in the 120-acre estate. Animals include lions, rhinoceros, giraffes and chimps. As well as the drive-thru Safari which is great for…

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Water Obstacle Course

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Water Obstacle Course

Go Country Adventure Park, has a larger and a smaller on water obstacle course.

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Open Water Swimming

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Open Water Swimming

Some places are better than others for swimming. Our advice is to avoid busy boating/ferry areas where possible. The end of Loch Ard is a popular location close to the site, with the larger Milarrochy Bay on East Loch Lomond a larger location but with it more people as it is a popular area to swim.

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Cruises and Boat Hire

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Cruises and Boat Hire

There are several cruises and water buses that you can hire, charter or board to take in the views via boat. 

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Canoes, Kayaks and Paddleboards

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Canoes, Kayaks and Paddleboards

There is an abundance of shallow beaches and launches if you have your own vessel, with Milarrochy Bay, a great place to launch onto Loch Lomond, just 15 miles from the site. There is a layby just south of Luss, which is also popular with several islands very close to the banks of the loch.…

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Lake Fishing

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Lake Fishing

The Lake of Menteith is just 5 minutes drive from the site and you can hire a fifteen foot fishing boat on the Lake of Menteith – the most well known Trout Fishery in Scotland. It is a beautiful and natural sheltered lowland loch and is  a sizeable 700 acres and is the main venue…

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River Fishing

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on River Fishing

The River Forth at Aberfoyle is a stunning section of water that is a must try for visiting anglers. The pools are mixed with lovely long pools holding salmon and sea trout from as early as May/June and the trout fishing is very special. Day, weekly and season permits available from James Bayne Tackle Shop…

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Longer Road Cycling – The National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN 7) 20 miles+

By cobleland / January 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Longer Road Cycling – The National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN 7) 20 miles+

This route runs through the heart of the National Park, and takes in classic Trossachs scenery en route. The route includes the villages like, Balloch, Drymen, Aberfoyle, Callander, Strathyre, Lochearnhead and Killin and allows excellent safe and predominantly off-road cycling.  Highlights include the Glen Ogle viaduct on the railway path between Lochearnhead and Killin. Falls…

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