Loch Tay

On-site activities at Loch Tay Highland Lodges

In Your Element offer a range of activities on-site at Loch Tay Highland Lodges, a short drive from Killin.  Activities are available to book for both guests staying at the Lodges and other visitors to the area, whether staying elsewhere or just passing by.

If you don’t see a date and time that suits, please get in touch to see if we can arrange a tailor-made session for you (tailor-made bookings are however subject to a minimum of 5 people booking).

Activities are available all year round. To check availability, find out more, or book, just click on the session you’re interested in and follow the instructions – see all activities on offer below.

Boat and Paddle Board Hire – If you are hoping to explore Loch Tay independently, we offer canoe, stand up paddle board, katakanu (6 seater canoes) and motor boats for hire.  click here to find out more

If you are looking to book an on-site, instructor-led activity, using the widget below, choose your preferred date first, then the availability will appear. 

Scroll down for the full range of outdoor activities, which include on-site and off-site activity options.

Canoe, Katakanu, Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) & Power Boat Hire

Canadian canoe and SUP hires cannot be booked in advance as they are subject to fair weather conditions. 

Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Hire

Stand Up Paddle Boards are available for hire on a first come, first served basis at Loch Tay Highland Lodges (no pre-booking available).   The price is £25 for 1 hour or £45 for up to 3 hours.

The price does not include wetsuit hire. However, if you are hiring a SUP and also wish to hire a wetsuit, they can be hired at a discounted price of £5 – (subject to availability). Standard price for hiring a wetsuit without board is £15. 

SUP Hire Availability

June: Wednesday, Thursday,  Saturday and Sunday only

July and August: 7 days a week

Canoe Hire 

Canoes can be hired at Loch Tay Highland Lodges on a first come, first served basis (no pre-booking available).

Canoes (2-seater) can be hired for 1 hour for £30 or £45 for up to 3 hours – hire includes the boat, paddles and buoyancy aids.

Canoe Hire Availability

June: Wednesday, Thursday,  Saturday and Sunday only

July and August: 7 days a week

Katakanu Hire 

Katakanus are available for hire daily from April until October at Loch Tay Highland Lodges and can be booked in advance, online, using the booking .

The katakanus are 6-seater, twin-hulled boats and are available for half-day hire. (requires at least 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 older children to paddle them).

They are a lovely way to explore Loch Tay independently.  Pack some drinks and lunch and rest your paddles on one of the lovely loch shore beaches – the ideal day out with friends or family.

Boats hires are from 9:30AM-12:30PM for morning bookings and 1:30-4:30PM each day from our activity office on the shore, opposite The Boathouse Restaurant.

Price: £55 per boat (up to 6 people).

Power Boats for Hire (with and without fishing permits) – Available April – October

All hire equipment is subject to availability and hired from our activity office at Loch Tay Highland Lodges – opposite The Boat House Restaurant.

Tailor-made group activities

If you’re part of a larger group visiting the Loch Tay area and looking for something adventurous, allow us to entertain you with a full range of outdoor activities! Perhaps a canoe trip on Loch Tay, a mini-Highland Games, White Water Sledging on the Falls of Dochart, Gorge Walking at Killin or multi-activity treasure hunt! See below for more ideas of group outdoor activities around the Loch Tay area.

Delicious pre and post activity food and drinks is also available at the lovely onsite restaurant The Boathouse. Situated on the shoreline, next to our activity office at Loch Tay Highland Lodges,  their hearty menu and indoor and outdoor seating area will be the perfect addition to your activity day with us! Choose from filled breakfast rolls with coffee, to lovely lunches using local and seasonal produce or perhaps a post event BBQ on the beach is more your thing? They can cater for all your needs.

If you’d like to find out more please get in touch.

Please note: A minimum number of 8 participants applies for tailor-made group bookings at Loch Tay.

Note we also offer activities in and around the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park – just a short drive from Loch Tay.

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