Activities at Loch Tay

In Your Element offers a range of activities on-site at the stunning 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.
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. Scroll down the page for more information.
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There currently no outdoor activities available to book online but will be available here again when our 2024 schedule is ready. If you’re looking for a private outdoor activity session at any time of year, please contact us. (minimum fee applies).
Scheduled Activities
Fixed dates, fixed locations and best for individuals, small groups and families
Private 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.
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.
Boat and Board Hire

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 and availability screen above.
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: £61 per boat (up to 6 people).


Paddle Board 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). Availability is subject to staff availability on any given day.
The price is £28 for 1 hour or £50 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
Although paddleboards will generally not be available to hire at Loch Tay from September to March, if you are in the area or on-site at Loch Tay Highland Lodges, pop by, and if we have staff and kit available for hire, we will hire out the equipment to you.
Canadian 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 £33 or £50 for up to 3 hours – hire includes the boat, paddles and buoyancy aids.
Canoe Hire Availability (subject to staff availability on any given day)
Although Canadian Canoes will generally not be available to hire at Loch Tay from September to March, if you are in the area or on-site at Loch Tay Highland Lodges, pop by, and if we have staff and kit available for hire, we will hire out the equipment to you.
Fishing Boat Hire

Powerboat Hire (non-fishing)

How to find In Your Element at Loch Tay Highland Lodges
The easiest way to reach Loch Tay Highland Lodges is by using a car. There are no bus services. You could also cycle
Our postcode for Sat Nav is: FK21 8TY
From the village of Killin, take the road to the north side of of Loch Tay from Killin (the A827) at the south-western end. Pass the Killin Golf course and we are 3 miles from Killin on the right-hand side. From the Kenmore end of the loch, you need to head south west on the A827 for almost 13 miles.
Our full address is: Loch Tay Highland Lodges, Milton Morenish Estate, by Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8TY