The best walking holidays don’t necessarily require a mountain summit.
Sometimes all you need is a loch, a good pair of boots and a few hours with nowhere else to be.
Loch Earn and St Fillans are perfect for that kind of escape.
Walking beside Loch Earn
The simplest place to begin is the water.
Loch Earn Leisure Park sits directly on the southern shore, putting you right beside the lochside landscape.
A gentle walk beside the water is ideal for families, couples and dog walkers.
And because you’re surrounded by hills, woodland and water, even a short walk can feel spectacular.
Walk into St Fillans
St Fillans is approximately a mile from Loch Earn Leisure Park, making it a natural destination for a gentle walk.
Leave the car behind.
Walk into the village.
Explore.
Stop for something to eat.
See what’s happening locally.
Then make your way back to the park.
Go further
For experienced walkers, the surrounding Perthshire landscape provides opportunities for longer and more demanding adventures.
Choose a route appropriate to your ability and check local weather and conditions before setting out.
Scottish weather can change quickly, particularly in the hills.
Good boots and waterproof clothing are always sensible.
Turn it into a wildlife walk
Why not make your walk a challenge?
How many different birds can you spot?
Can you see a red squirrel?
What can you hear in the woodland?
Children who weren’t particularly enthusiastic about “going for a walk” can suddenly become extremely competitive wildlife spotters.
Walk in every season
The same walk around Loch Earn can look completely different throughout the year.
Spring is fresh and green.
Summer is bright and lively.
Autumn brings spectacular colour.
Late season can bring mist, dramatic skies and a wonderful sense of solitude.
There’s no bad season for walking.
Just different clothes.
The perfect walking weekend
Friday: arrive and relax.
Saturday morning: explore the loch.
Saturday afternoon: walk into St Fillans.
Sunday: tackle a longer route.
Then head home tired, happy and already thinking about your next visit.
And if you’re staying in your own caravan, there’s something particularly satisfying about returning to somewhere that feels like your own space.
If you’ve been searching for Loch Earn caravans, Loch Earn holiday park, St Fillans holiday park or Loch Earnhead holiday park, put your walking boots in the car.
The hills are waiting.