Rob Roy Way

Introduction
Highlands Scotland
The Rob Roy Way crosses the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park from West to East. The route offers fabulous views of the many great Lochs of the region.

Our Rob Roy Way hiking tour starts just to the south of Loch Lomond which is approx. 30km from Glasgow. The walk follows a generally north-east direction and also crosses the Highland Boundary Fault; which was formed in the Ice age. The total walk is about 125 km long and can be walked in 6 days.

Along this Rob Roy Walk, you can see the stunning scenery this region has to offer, including the beautiful lochs of Venachar, Lubnaig, Earn and Tay to name a few.

The Trossachs region to the east of the National Park is the so-called ‘Rob Roy country’. Rob Roy was born at Glengyle and is known as a Scottish Villain. However, to some people, he is called a local hero. He is buried a short distance from our route which can be reached on foot.

Accomodation

Accommodations
This is a progressive tour so you will sleep in different accommodations along the trail.

Description
You will stay in 3/4 star hotels, guests houses, country inns and bed and breakfast. Occasionally we have to book a nearby village in peak times which would mean a shorter day and a long days walk the next day.
Our handpicked accommodations are chosen for their accessibility to the route and warmth of welcome. We try and find accommodation which is interesting, and we are sure all our providers of accommodation will show an active interest in your tour progress.

We try and provide en-suite rooms where possible but on occasions, this may not be possible on some tours. If you insist on an en-suite room then please provide this request during the booking process.

Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1 & 2: Accommodation in Dryman or Aberfoyle
Night 3: Accommodation in Callander
Night 4: Accommodation in Strathyre
Night 5: Accommodation in Killin
Night 6: Accommodation in Aberfeldy
Night 7: Accommodation in Pitlochry

Room Occupancy
All our prices are based on two persons sharing a twin/double room. However, single persons are most welcome but incur a supplement.


Meals
Your package includes all breakfasts. Lunches and dinners are not included and should be paid locally.

We try and provide en-suite rooms where possible but on occasions, this may not be possible on some tours. If you insist on an en-suite room then please provide this request during the booking process.


Special diets

Riding

Walks from 5 hours to 7.5 hours with climbs up to around 600m maximum height.

Insurance
It is essential that you have adequate travel insurance that you have purchased to cover cancellations, accidents, and repatriation etc. You will need to provide details (insurer, policy number and medical emergency telephone number) of the insurance you have purchased.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you have purchased covers you for your particular activity. We will not accept liability for any costs, losses or expenses which you incur as a result in not getting the correct level of cover.

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Please, make your own way to your accommodation in Dryman or Aberfoyle.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Dryman or Aberfoyle

Day 2: Dryman to Aberfoyle
If you stay in Aberfoyle you will start the day with a private transfer to Dryman.
Today your walk takes you through Loch Ard Forest with views of Ben Lomond in the distance. The varied forest tracks take you through some old woodland and clearings with wonderful views. Underneath the ground you are crossing the Loch Katrine water system which feeds Glasgow from the nearby Loch. Aberfoyle is a wonderful picturesque village with its woollen visitor centre and small animal farm.
On this stage, the terrain is generally flat with some small ups and downs.
Distance: 17.4 km / ascent: 255 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Dryman or Aberfoyle

Day 3: Aberfoyle to Callander
You will walk along the Highland fault today with Lowlands to the south and Highlands to the north. This is a spectacular walk. Crossing the hills you will have in your view Loch Venachar and Ben Ledi in the distance.
Distance: 15.8 km / ascent: 348 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Callander

Day 4: Callander to Strathyre 
Today, you go on a beautiful walk alongside the Falls of Leny and Loch Lubnaig to Strathyre. Wonder at the colours across the Loch as you walk beside it with the sky and tree covered hills reflecting in the water.
Distance: 14.9 km / ascent: 210 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Strathyre

Day 5: Strathyre to Killin
From Strathyre you climb slightly out of the back of the village onto a forest track. After Kingshouse the trail is pretty flat for a few Km before you have the gentle walk up Glen Ogle. Looking to your right you shall have lovely views over Loch Earn. You now continue to Killin, the lovely Highland village sitting on the Falls of Dochart. You have spectacular views over to Ben Lawers and back over to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Distance: 22 km / ascent: 347 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Killin

Day 6: Killin to Aberfeldy
You start the day with a private transfer to the East side of Loch Tay to the picture postcard village of Kenmore. Take a walk around the village and maybe visit the Scottish Crannog Centre. Then, you head off on your walk which takes you above the Tay valley before descending to Aberfeldy a bustling town with a famous bridge built by General Wade in the 1700’s.
Distance: 13.2 km / ascent: 416 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Aberfeldy

Day 7: Aberfeldy to Pitlochry
Firstly, you walk on some minor roads and tracks before climbing over the moorlands to Pitlochry and across the Fish and Dam Ladder. Pitlochry is a bustling Victorian town greatly used in the 1800’s by the rich gentry from Edinburgh and Glasgow, now a busy holiday town. There are two distilleries nearby to visit along with the beautiful Blair Castle a short bus ride away. It is well worth staying an extra night in Pitlochry to maybe recover and visit the castle.
Distance: 15.1 km / ascent: 360 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Pitlochry

Day 8: Departure
Make your own transfer arrangements.
Meals included: Breakfast 

Rates and Dates for Rob Roy Way

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Other Info
Meeting: Aberfoyle or Dryman
Airport: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Transfer:

Climate:
                                               Kenmore area