10-Day / 9-Night Gentle 🥾

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

The little village of Drymen, located at the meeting point of two of Scotland’s Great Trails, is often full of outdoor enthusiasts. But you leave all that behind and follow a road uphill, before turning onto a forest track. Along your way, you pass by some antiquated water features such as an aqueduct and domed ventilation shafts, while also taking in these 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.

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 enjoying lochside views almost all the way to Strathyre.

A gradual climb for 2km through woodland, out of Strathyre. Then, a gentle descent through forestry to Kingshouse. Here, you can 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.

Leave the bustling Killin and Falls of Dochart behind and begin climbing up into the highlands. You are soon rewarded with expansive and impressive views of the highest peaks in the region. Then, you pass the imposing Breaclaich Dam and reach the highest point on the RRW at 560m, just below Ceann Creagach, with more breathtaking views of several valleys and far-off mountains. A long descent on tracks and across open moorland, leads all the way to Ardeonaig.

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.