Crow Island

The walk out to Crow Island takes you through some proper Perthshire woodland, the kind of place where you forget how close you are to Killin. It's not a dramatic destination - no gift shop, no viewing platform - just a small wooded island in the loch with paths threading through birch and pine. The appeal is straightforward: it's a gentle woodland stroll with water views, and the island itself makes for a satisfying turnaround point if you're after a couple of hours rambling.

Families with younger kids will find it manageable without being thrilling. The walk itself is the main event rather than what you find at the end, which suits some people perfectly. If your lot gets restless without a clear payoff, they might find it a bit anticlimactic. Walkers and anyone after some peace among the trees will get far more from it - it's the kind of place where you can actually hear birds rather than just passing through.

The whole thing works well as part of a broader Loch Tay circuit if you're staying at places like Loch Tay Highland Lodges nearby. Timing varies depending on pace and which routes you take, but budget a solid two hours to make it feel unhurried. The woodland changes through the seasons, which matters - it's more interesting in spring when things are coming alive, less so on a grey November afternoon. Access is free and there are no restrictions that I'm aware of, though checking locally before you go never hurts. It's not spectacular enough to be worth a special trip on its own, but if you're in the area, it fills an afternoon well.