9 days tour

Walking The Rob Roy Way

Walking The Rob Roy Way

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Your hotels have been carefully chosen for their locations and the warm friendly welcome you will receive. Room Upgrades: Room upgrades may be available on request for a supplement โ€“ please enquire at the time of booking for further details and prices. Upgrades available at select hotels only (not for the entire duration of the tour). All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration. For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.

Meals

All continental breakfasts

Others

Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent Route directions and maps Luggage transfers between hotels

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Guide

This is a self-guided tour.

Transport

Transport not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement) โ€” Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) โ€” Visas or vaccinations โ€” Travel to the start and from the end point

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Itinerary of your trip Walking The Rob Roy Way

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Drymen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Drymen

      Arrive in Drymen for a relaxing evening at your hotel before starting your walk in the morning. Spend the night at the Braeside Guest house (or similar).

  • Day 2 Day 2: Drymen To Aberfoyle (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Drymen To Aberfoyle (Breakfast)

      Today will see a gentle start to the Rob Roy Way as you leave the village and begin the journey to Aberfoyle, the path conveniently signed with blue markers. Beginning to climb with the Campsie Hills coming into view, you will then descend onto forestry ground, the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, which covers a huge part of the Trossachs. The trail leads on with views to Ben Lomond and Loch Katrine, described by Sir Walter Scott in his famous poem โ€™The Lady of the Lakeโ€™. This is also the area where Rob Roy was born and was well known to him and his cattle stealing exploits! Passing the Corrie aqueduct which has supplied water to Glasgow since 1859, you will finish your day at Aberfoyle and your stay at the Forth Inn (or similar).

  • Day 3 Day 3: Aberfoyle To Callander (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Aberfoyle To Callander (Breakfast)

      Leaving the town after a delicious breakfast, the next stage of the Rob Roy Way begins by climbing gently through the forests of the Trossachs, with incredible views of the Campsies and Ben Lomond. The path then opens up and follows the shores of the loch, a great place to enjoy your picnic lunch with more stunning views of Ben Ledi and Loch Venachar. Todayโ€™s walk ends when you reach the picturesque town of Callander, the โ€™Gateway to the Highlandsโ€™ for your third nights rest. Be sure to visit the Rob Roy & Trossachs Visitor Centre as this is a great way to learn more via the โ€™Rob Roy Storyโ€™. Your hotel is the Crags Hotel (or similar).

  • Day 4 Day 4: Callander To Strathyre (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Callander To Strathyre (Breakfast)

      From Callander, you can take a short detour to see the Falls of Leny, impressive waterfalls reached through a beautiful oak forest. Returning to the Rob Roy Way, the trail takes you through woods alongside the shores of Loch Lubnaig, also known as โ€™the loch with a bendโ€™. This area is popular with fishermen, open water swimmers and kayakers, especially in the summer months, is a great place to stop for a rest and a drink. Continuing on, a well-defined cycle path will guide you towards the village of Strathyre, a pretty Victorian settlement which became important following the arrival of the railway. Crossing the River Balvag over the wooden suspension bridge, you will arrive in Strathyre and your hotel for the evening, the White Stag (or similar).

  • Day 5 Day 5: Strathyre To Killin (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Strathyre To Killin (Breakfast)

      Leave Strathyre and the forest track which first takes you past a small church and then out to the open countryside. There are fantastic views overlooking Balquihhidder towards Ben More and Stob Binnen. Balquidder is the final resting place of Rob Roy and his family and is well worth a short detour. Joining the cycle path to Killin, you will soon reach the line of the old railway above Lochearnhead, perfect as a lunch stop before you continue through Glen Ogle, descending through the woods with stunning views of Tarmachan ridge and onto the Falls of Dochart to reach Killin, your destination for this evening, Breadalbane House(or similar)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Killin To Ardeonaig (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Killin To Ardeonaig (Breakfast)

      From the picturesque Falls of Dochart, todayโ€™s section of the Rob Roy Way takes you along a private road, which climbs steeply and has some fantastic views through the trees to Loch Tay and the Tarmachan Ridge. The moorland is incredibly stunning but can be extremely open in adverse weather conditions, so as always, prepare for all weathers! Winding across the moor, you will descend with views of the loch and Newton Burn. Continue through Brae Farm to Ardeonaig and your hotel for tonight, The Old Mill House (or similar).

  • Day 7 Day 7: Ardeonaig To Aberfeldy (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Ardeonaig To Aberfeldy (Breakfast)

      Picking up the Rob Roy Way at Ardtalnaig you will follow the track until you reach Achran, before ascending past the village and the โ€™Hermits Caveโ€™, reputedly visited by Wordsworth and Robert Burns. Onwards to the awe-inspiring Falls of Acharn, take in this beautiful natural sight and the view towards Loch Tay. The route then takes a twisty path descending towards the impressive Taymouth Castle, a Grade A listed building built on the site of Balloch Castle, the ancient seat of the Campbell clan. Schiehallion, one of the areaโ€™s best loved mountains can also be seen. After a gentle climb you will reach the Falls of Moness and its roaring waters, before continuing onto Aberfeldy through the scenic birch woods, the โ€™Birks of Aberfeldyโ€™, as featured in the poem by Robert Burns. Your guesthouse for the night is Tigh n Eilean (or simliar).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Aberfeldy To Pitlochry (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Aberfeldy To Pitlochry (Breakfast)

      All too soon you have reached the final day of your journey on the Rob Roy Way. The trail follows the River Tay east out of Aberfeldy, where you must stop for some whisky tasting at Dewars World of Whisky, before venturing on towards Grandtully. Following the river for some time, you will then bear onto the old railway line to Aberfeldy now closed and popular with cyclists. Climbing above a golf course and past a few houses, the route continues through woods and onto the moors, passing an ancient stone circle, and a final descent through the and your arrival into Pitlochry. A beautiful town with many attractions of its own including Blair Athol Distillery, Loch Tummel and Athol Palace Museum. Your last night will be enjoyed at the Poplars Guesthouse (or similar).

  • Day 9 Day 9: Depart Pitlochry (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Depart Pitlochry (Breakfast)

      Depart your hotel after a hearty breakfast to begin your journey home, or stay an extra day to enjoy the delights of Pitlochry.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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