Loch Earn Wakeschool

The water at Loch Earn is cold, clear, and perfect for strapping a board to your feet. Loch Earn Wakeschool sits right on the loch near Lochearnhead, running boat-towed water sports from 10am until 6pm daily. You can learn wakeboarding from scratch, improve your technique, or just rent a board if you already know what you're doing. The instructors know the water well and won't chuck you in without proper tuition.

It's brilliant for anyone aged roughly ten upwards who fancies trying something different on a Scottish loch. Families get the most value - kids love the adrenaline rush, and parents can watch from the shore or grab a coffee while their turn comes. The setup is professional but not fussy. Expect to pay for sessions, though exact pricing depends on what you're after.

Allow at least two to three hours if you're learning. The loch itself is glorious - you're surrounded by Perthshire hills, which beats a swimming pool any day. It does get windy, which either makes it brilliant for experienced riders or means you'll get rescheduled if conditions turn rough.

If you're basing yourself at Balquhidder Braes Holiday Park just two miles up the road, this is a cracking addition to a week outdoors. Loch Earn Leisure Park is another option five miles away if you're after somewhere to pitch a tent or park a caravan. The loch pulls in walkers and scenic drivers too, so you've got plenty to do beyond the wake sports.