CALLANDER GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pedals, Goats, and Glacier-Cool Ice Cream on Loch Katrine's Shore
A guided 3–4 hour cycle from Katrine Wheelz along Loch Katrine and Loch Achray to Achray Farm where you meet the farmer and taste artisan goat-milk ice cream — this guide clarifies the route, what to pack, and who should go.
Pedals, Goats, and Glacier-Cool Ice Cream on Loch Katrine's Shore.
The Goat Ice Cream Tour threads quiet forest tracks and shorelines on the north side of Loch Katrine, continuing along Loch Achray to a small farm where a herd of playful goats and their kids are the cast and artisan ice cream made with homegrown and foraged flavours is the reward.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet the farmer and her goats
At Achray Farm you meet the farmer and her goats and kids — a new animal experience that pairs close-up farm visits with time to watch the herd browse and play.
Shoreline cycling and forest tracks
The route begins with a brief cycle along Loch Katrine’s north shore before moving onto leisurely forest tracks and the shoreline of Loch Achray, offering a mix of calm water views and wooded riding.
Artisan goat-milk ice cream
The farm produces homemade ice cream using goat’s milk and foraged and homegrown natural flavours; tasting is part of the visit while you watch the animals.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A relaxed guided ride that starts with a short shore-side pedal to set bearings, moves into quiet forest tracks and the shores of Loch Achray, pauses at Achray Farm to meet the farmer and sample homemade goat-milk ice cream, then returns to the start via a different route — the whole outing runs for about three to four hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a 3–4 hour guided outing.
Meet at Katrine Wheelz, Trossachs Pier — located 10 miles north of Callander on the A821.
Bring waterproofs, sunscreen and midge repellent as standard kit for the Trossachs weather and the farm stop.
Participants must be aged 14+ and able to ride a bike; the route includes forest tracks and some B-road sections.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Goat Ice Cream Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 3–4 hours.
Where do we meet the group?
The meeting point is Katrine Wheelz at Trossachs Pier, 10 miles north of Callander on the A821.
Is there an age minimum or fitness requirement?
Yes — participants must be aged 14 or older and able to ride a bike.
Will I get to taste the goat-milk ice cream?
Yes — the itinerary includes a visit to Achray Farm where you can taste the homemade goat-milk ice cream made with foraged and homegrown flavours.
What should I bring for the ride?
Bring waterproofs, sunscreen and midge repellent.
What type of terrain does the tour cover?
The ride includes a short shore-side cycle, forest tracks and sections that use B-roads.