3-Day Loch Tay Explorer

Three days at Loch Tay allows you to explore at the perfect pace — mixing big hill days with gentler loch activities, heritage visits, and serious eating and drinking.

Day 1: Killin & Ben Lawers

Morning: Arrive in Killin. Visit the Falls of Dochart. Explore the village — pick up supplies, get your bearings.

Afternoon: Drive to the Ben Lawers NTS car park. Tackle the Munro summit route (5–6 hours) or, for a shorter day, the nature trail followed by Beinn Ghlas.

Evening: You’ll have earned a hearty dinner. The Falls of Dochart Inn or The Courie Inn in Killin.

Day 2: Loch Tay & Watersports

Morning: Watersports on the loch — kayaking, SUP, or a guided boat trip. Book in advance in peak season.

Late Morning: Drive east along the loch to Kenmore, stopping at viewpoints.

Lunch: Kenmore Hotel or a picnic by the loch.

Afternoon: Visit the Scottish Crannog Centre. Then explore Fortingall (ancient yew) and the entrance to Glen Lyon.

Evening: Dinner at the Fortingall Hotel — their restaurant is excellent and uses lots of local produce.

Day 3: Glen Lyon & Hidden Gems

Morning: Drive into Glen Lyon — Scotland’s longest enclosed glen. Stop at the post office and explore the upper glen. Walk options range from gentle riverside strolls to challenging Munros.

Late Morning: Return via Bridge of Balgie to Killin (or continue through to Aberfeldy if you fancy a change of scene — the Watermill café/bookshop is wonderful).

Lunch: If in Killin, the Capercaillie. If in Aberfeldy, the Watermill.

Afternoon: Final Loch Tay walk — the south shore road from Ardeonaig offers beautiful, quiet walking. Or revisit the Falls of Dochart for one last look.

Evening: Final dinner — you choose your favourite from the trip.

Extending to 4–5 Days

If you have longer, add:

• A day trip to Aberfeldy (distillery, Birks of Aberfeldy walk, shopping)
• A full day’s fishing on the loch
• A cycling day on the quiet south shore road
• A visit to Tyndrum and the West Highland Way