Craigard Cottage Apartment ref: 523113

About the local area

Situated within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and known as 'The Gateway to the Highlands', Callander is a very popular town all year round. To the north the mountains start to rise and you leave behind the flatter plains of the South. Callander has its own 18 hole golf course and the McLaren Leisure Centre provides facilities including a swimming pool, gym, indoor climbing wall and sauna/steam room. The River Teith runs through the town and Ben Ledi dominates in the background. From this fantastic location you can explore the Trossachs and enjoy the wonderful countryside of the vast Queen Elizabeth Forest which is right on your door step. There are endless miles of forest roads and trails to explore, both for walking and cycling.The Sustrans National Cycle Route runs through the town itself on the disused Callander to Oban railway line. The Trossachs have spectacular mountains to climb such as Ben Lomond, Ben A'an, Ben Venue and Ben Ledi. There is an abundance of wildlife to spot in the surrounding area; ospreys, red squirrels and pine martens to name but a few. There are numerous activities for every age and interest; from horse riding to watersports. For the adventurous Aberfoyle has a high wire forest adventure with the longest zip wire in Britain. This is an area steeped in history and there are many places of interest to visit. There are many lochs in this area, boat hire is available on Loch Venechar for a spot of fishing or take a cruise on the Loch Katrine Steamship 'Walter Scott'. Explore Scotland's only Lake and the Inchmaholme Prior at Port of Menteith. Callander World Highland Games take place every July and in October there is a great Jazz & Blues Festival weekend. The local pipe band plays every Sunday/Wednesday during the summer months in the town square. Blair Drummond Safari Park is a great day out for the whole family and a visit to Stirling offers many historical sites to explore or alternatively there are opportunities for a spot of retail therapy. From this central location you are well placed to explore the National Park, Stirlingshire and Perthshire.

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