Loch Tay Sunset

Rob Roy Way

The Rob Roy Way is an atmospheric, history steeped walk through one of the prettiest parts of Scotland. As you follow in the footsteps of the notorious outlaw Rob Roy you get a sense of appreciation of his love for the area and his passion for defending his land. You start in the small village of Drymen, easily accessible from Glasgow, and almost immediately after you start walking the trail takes you through the glorious Loch Ard Forest. Passing sites as diverse as ancient standing stones and stone circles, Crannogs – ancient dwellings built on lochs, Roman forts and viaducts, a vast range of Scotland’s rich history is on display. There is some road walking involved on this walk, however this does not detract from the wonderful scenery you will pass by on the way.

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Hiking route · United Kingdom
Drymen to Aberfoyle
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 17.7 km
Duration 6:50 h
Ascent 200 m
Descent 233 m

Your Rob Roy Way journey starts off at a gentle and enjoyable pace on this first section from Drymen to Aberfoyle, following mostly forested tracks ...

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from Lizzie Mitchell,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Aberfoyle to Callander
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 259 m
Descent 204 m

Follow more forested paths, streams and lochs, passing Menteith hills on this relatively flat section moving through the heart of the Trossachs to ...

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from Taylor St John,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Callander to Strathyre
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 140 m
Descent 83 m

Immerse yourself in your highland experience on one of the shortest day's walking. You follow National Cycle Route Seven for most of the day and ...

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from Lizzie Mitchell,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Strathyre to Killin
Difficulty
Distance 22 km
Duration 7:58 h
Ascent 331 m
Descent 334 m

As you wander through the highland glens towards Killin you can imagine the ghost of Rob Roy walking beside you and the trials and tribulations he ...

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from Lizzie Mitchell,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Killin to Ardtalnaig
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 518 m
Descent 505 m

An awesome day as you head cross-country past Loch Breaclaich into the hills above Loch Tay.

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from Lizzie Mitchell,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Ardtalnaig to Aberfeldy
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 24.7 km
Duration 7:45 h
Ascent 562 m
Descent 596 m

Today is a challenging and interesting day of walking in this beautiful part of Scotland and there are numerous points of both natural and man-made ...

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from Lizzie Mitchell,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Aberfeldy to Pitlochry
Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 338 m
Descent 336 m

You will love the beautiful scenery of the Tay River Valley as you leave Aberfeldy behind and head for your ultimate destination of Pitlochry.

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from Lizzie Mitchell,   Macs Adventure