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Things to do near Glenardle Lodge

 

Glenardle Lodge is ideally placed for guests who want to enjoy the outdoors, explore Perthshire and the edge of the Scottish Highlands, or simply spend time in a beautiful, peaceful setting. The surrounding area offers a wide range of activities, from gentle woodland walks to full-day excursions, all easily accessible from Bridge of Cally.

 

Walking & Outdoor Activities

The area around Glenardle Lodge is particularly popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Cateran Trail passes directly through Bridge of Cally, making the lodge an excellent base for day walks or longer sections of the route. There are also numerous woodland and riverside walks nearby, suitable for a range of abilities.

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For more challenging terrain, Glenshee is within easy reach and offers mountain walks in summer and skiing and snow sports during the winter months.

The wider area provides opportunities for:

  • Hill walking and hiking

  • Cycling

  • Wildlife watching

  • Scenic drives through Perthshire and into the Highlands

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Nearby Towns & Villages

A number of attractive towns and villages are within easy driving distance, offering cafés, shops and local attractions.

  • Blairgowrie – local shops, cafés and riverside walks

  • Pitlochry – visitor attractions, distilleries, theatre and riverside scenery

  • Dunkeld – cathedral, woodland walks and independent shops

These make ideal half-day or relaxed day trips.

 

Day Trips & Attractions

For guests looking to explore further afield, Glenardle Lodge is well placed for a range of popular day trips.

  • Dundee (around 45 minutes’ drive) – including the V&A Museum, waterfront development and cultural attractions

  • Whisky and gin distilleries throughout Perthshire and beyond

  • Scenic Highland drives and lochs

  • Castles, gardens and historic sites​

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Relaxed Days Close to the Lodge

Many guests choose Glenardle Lodge simply as a place to slow down and enjoy the setting.

Options close to home include:

  • Gentle walks directly from the village

  • Enjoying the garden, terrace and hot tub

  • Wildlife spotting, including red squirrels and birdlife

  • Reading, cooking and spending time together at the lodge

The balance of things to do and space to relax is one of the reasons guests return year after year.

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Family-Friendly Activities Nearby

Glenardle Lodge works well for families travelling together, with a range of relaxed activities nearby that suit children of different ages.

The surrounding area offers:

  • Easy woodland walks and riverside paths

  • Open spaces for outdoor play and exploration

  • Short, manageable outings to nearby towns and attractions
     

Places such as Blairgowrie, Pitlochry and Dunkeld offer family-friendly cafés, gentle walks and visitor attractions, while day trips to Dundee or Perth provide museums, waterfront spaces and indoor options for mixed-weather days.

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A Base for Every Season

Whether visiting in spring and summer for walking and long evenings, autumn for colour and quieter trails, or winter for snow sports and cosy nights by the fire, Glenardle Lodge works well as a year-round base.

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Planning Your Stay

If you’d like advice on activities, walking routes or whether Glenardle Lodge is the right base for your plans, please feel free to get in touch via the Contact page.

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