Family Activities

Go Ape is an amazing outdoor adventure park in Aberfoyle. Within the mountains, forests and woodland of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, it has two of the longest zip wires in the UK. This exhilarating experience will have you flying over trees and a stunning waterfall! Suitable for ages 10 and over.

Also here, you will find the Lodge Visitor Centre, the gateway to the vast Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. So, with a cafe, nature insights, and plenty of trails to explore, you’re sure for a fun-packed day. And if this isn’t enough, you can head back down to the village of Aberfoyle, which offers mountain bike practice trails, ice creams and an excellent playpark. Or pop along to Kinlochard for a wide choice of outdoor activities and watersports at Loch Ard Adventure Centre.

Adjacent to Loch Lomond Shores, you’ll find the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre. Get up close to an array of birds of prey, including buzzards, hawks, eagles, owls, vultures, kestrels and falcons. Daily flying displays showcase the skills and features of these magnificent animals. You’ll learn some fascinating facts about the different species, and discover how the centre is involved in the conservation and protection of birds of prey. They also offer special experiences, at an additional cost, such as the “Hawk Walk” and “Meet the Owls”. 

No family holiday to our cottage would be complete without a day out at Blairdrummond Safari Park. This really is a special day trip for all the family. And there’s a lot more than just a safari park drive-through!

See the animals up close and learn about their lives, spend hours in the amazing adventure playground and on rides. Or relax with a family BBQ – complete with BBQs ready to light (be sure to book ahead). And if that’s not enough, step back in time on their latest feature, ROARsome, an interactive dinosaur walk.

And all this before you visit Lemur Land, play on the pedalos, or experience an awesome display of Birds of Prey!

Suitable for children of all ages.

For a magical family day out, head to Loch Lomond Faerie Trail. Explore the woods and look out for faeries and other mythical creatures. The routes have seasonal themes, such as a festive trail in the winter and a Halloween theme in the autumn. The trail is designed for children aged around 4 to 10 years old, but is suitable for all ages. It is around a mile long, and can take between one and three hours to complete. However, there is a shortcut back to the car park if you need it.