6-Day / 5-Night Challenging 🥾

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Drymen.

You leave Drymen behind and follow a road uphill, before turning onto a forest track. Along your way, you pass by some antiquated water features, while also taking in tranquil areas of forestry. Just before you reach Aberfoyle, you have an optional detour to visit Doon Hill and the Fairy Knowe, steeped in local lore and mythology.

Soon after Aberfoyle, you are back into the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. The trail then climbs through areas of forestry, before getting your first glimpses of some classic Scottish landscapes and lochs.

Just before Callander, an optional detour to visit historic Dunmore Hillfort and Samson’s Stone, offers stunning panoramic views, rewarding the extra effort. Finally, Coilhallan Woods leads you to the centre of Callander and the historic St Kessog’s kirk.

Leave the town today via a charming cycle path, formerly the Callander and Oban Railway line and pass the site of a Roman Fort. Then, follow the meandering Garbh Uisge and spot birds and wildlife along its banks, before meeting the majestic Loch Lubnaig in the shadow of Ben Ledi. Stop in for refreshment at the idyllic Forest Holidays Cafe, before climbing out of the valley after Strathyre. Recharge at the funky Mhor 84, while you decide whether to visit Rob Roy’s grave in Balquhidder (a detour of 6km). Then back on the cycle path, all the way to the shores of Loch Earn.

Leaving the banks of Loch Tay, you head straight onto the scenic Queen’s Drive. Climb along the beautiful Falls of Acharn and past the mysterious Hermit’s Cave. Then follow the trail across rolling fields and hillsides until you reach the cascades at The Falls of Moness. Follow the gorge and river through the majestic ‘Birks’ and into the quirky and cultured town of Aberfeldy.

Leaving the charming town of Aberfeldy, you pass the famous Dewar’s whisky distillery. Then, follow a riverside path along the River Tay, and when you finally emerge in Grandtully/Strathay, you meet the Chocolate Lounge & Gift Shop by world-famous Highland Chocolatier, Iain Burnett.

A final climb, alongside the Tully Burn and cross a rugged mountainside, with incredible views back across the valleys you have traversed on your journey. Enjoy your final wilderness in Fonab Forest, before a last descent into town. Pass through a beautiful little park before you come to the official end of the Rob Roy Way, beside the memorial cross in Pitlochry.

There are regular bus and train services from Pitlochry to Edinburgh and onwards to Glasgow. Full details provided upon booking.