7-Day / 6-Night Moderate

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

Today starts with a climb out of the town and then you are quickly back in the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, with an early opportunity to get the perfect picture at Little Fawn waterfall! The trail 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. A final forest jaunt, through Coilhallan Woods, eventually 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, a romantic landscape that inspired writer, William Wordsworth. Views across this vast landscape accompany you throughout the hike, until you reach the awe-inspiring cascades at The Falls of Moness. Follow the gorge and river through the majestic ‘Birks’ or birch trees, made famous by Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. You finish in the quirky and cultured town of Aberfeldy, home to one of the most renowned whisky distilleries in the world, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, where a tour and tasting is a must!

Just after leaving the charming town of Aberfeldy, you pass the famous Dewar’s whisky distillery, where you’ve hopefully enjoyed a wee dram! The riverside path from here feels quite different to the previous landscapes, as you meander alongside the River Tay, spotting wildlife on its banks. When you finally emerge in Grandtully/Strathay, you meet the Chocolate Lounge & Gift Shop by world-famous Highland Chocolatier, Iain Burnett.

Climb up alongside the Tully Burn and cross a rugged mountainside. You are rewarded with incredible views back across the valleys you have traversed on your journey. Enjoy your final wilderness in Fonab Forest and pass a prehistoric stone circle, 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.