Eat, walk, explore

The Boathouse Café
5 min driveLoch-side coffee and the best cheese scones in Perthshire. Arrive before 11 on weekends.
Strathcarra Inn
8 min driveProper pub with a roaring fire, local ales and a cracking Sunday roast. Book ahead.
Craigmore Falls loop
Start from the doorA 4-mile circuit through birch woods to a hidden waterfall. Boots recommended after rain.
Ben Carra summit
15 min driveA half-day hill walk with views across three lochs on a clear day. Check the forecast first.
Loch-side paddleboard hire
10 min driveCalm-water lessons for beginners, May to September. Wetsuits provided.
Strathcarra Village Shop
6 min driveGroceries, local eggs, newspapers and firelighters. Closes 5pm, Sundays 12–4.