There is such a varied range of activities available within a very short distance of here that you can be assured that there will be something to suit everyone's taste.  Fordhead provides an ideal touring base for the surrounding area of Stirling (10mins), The Trossachs (15mins), Loch Lomond (20 mins), Callander (10mins), Glasgow (45mins) and Edinburgh (60mins).

 Here are but a few of the leisure pursuits available in the vicinity:

Cycling: Cycle hire can be arranged. Very good cycle trails exist in the Queen Elizabeth forest at Aberfoyle or at Invertrossachs, Callander.

Horse riding: Pony trekking, trail riding and lessons at Gartmore and Callander.

Walking: in the Campsie hills or, for the more adventurous, Ben Lomond. Regardless of your age or level of fitness there are hills and mountains to suit all.

Fishing: The River Forth flows through the farm and salmon and trout fishing is available during the season February-October. Alternatively superb trout fishing is available on Scotland's only lake - Lake of Menteith and other local fisheries.

Golf courses: in the area include Callander, Aberfoyle, Stirling and, of course, the world-renowned Gleneagles.   Discount passes for some of these, and many more, can be arranged upon request

Parachute jumping: Why not try something completely different?  Parachuting tuition is available at nearby Thornhill.

Art Galleries, Museums and Castles etc: Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Doune Castle and the Old Town Jail to name but a few. 

About Fordhead

The area is of considerable importance historically. Indeed the ford which is situated some 70 yards west of the cottage over the river Forth (hence the name Fordhead), has been used by such notables as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Rob Roy MacGregor and William Wallace. Nearby at Lake of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory is situated on an idyllic island which can be reached by means of a short, charming boat journey. This tranquil isle provided a home for the young Mary Queen of Scots before her exile to France.