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Rob Roy Way

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Your Self-Guided Hiking Tour Includes:

  • Top-Choice Accommodation
  • Detailed Itinerary, Maps & GPS Tracks
  • Baggage Transfer
  • Breakfasts
  • Insider Tips
  • 24/7 Support
  • Access your tour details & documents on the go with your designated Hillwalk Tours account
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  • Day 1 Arrival in Callander

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

  • Day 2 Callander to Lochearnhead

    16.2 Miles / 26 Km 6-8 Hrs 1210 ft / 370 Metres

    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.

  • Day 3 Lochearnhead to Ardtalnaig / Acharn

    18 or 22.4 Miles / 29 or 36 Km 8-10 Hrs 2200 / 2530 ft or 670 / 770 Metres

    A steady climb out of Lochearnhead eventually levels out and follows a very scenic route on the NCN7 cycle path, through the valley and across the impressive Glen Ogle Viaduct. Then, just after the Glen Ogle carpark, you head up into the hills where you will have expansive views of the highest mountains in the region. Soon, you pass the imposing Breaclaich Dam and then climb to the highest point on the RRW at 560m, just below Ceann Creagach, with breathtaking views of several valleys and far-off mountains. A long descent on tracks and across open moorland leads to Ardeonaig. Then, follow the shores of Loch Tay all the way to Artalnaig or choose to continue on to Acharn.

  • Day 4 Acharn to Pitlochry

    19.9 Miles / 32 Km 8-10 Hrs 2620 ft / 800 Metres

    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.

  • Day 5 Departure from Pitlochry

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