8-Day / 7-Night Gentle

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

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.

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, the cycle path follows alongside the road for a time, before turning away from it, into the tranquil Acharn Forest. Finally, you emerge at the famous Falls of Acharn in Killin.

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.