Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday
in Scotland
8 nights and 7 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary
Callander on Rob Roy Way walking holiday with Lets Go Walking
Set in Scotland’s oldest national park, this 67 mile walking holiday visits the beautiful lochs of the Trossachs.
This is one of our Scotland Walking Holidays.
Where in the UK is the Rob Roy Way?
Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday
Walking Holiday in Scotland
This walking trail transverses the Scottish Trossacks National Park from west to east and is available as a self guided walking holiday. Walking Holiday in Scotland from Drymen via Aberfolyle, Callander, Killin and The Falls of Dochart, Loch Tay, Kenmore to Pitlochry in the Scottish Highlands.
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is the first National Park of Scotland, officially opened in 2003. Loch Lomond is probably one of the most famous lochs in Scotland (after Loch Ness) and the surrounding area to the east of this loch is the region of the Trossachs.
Our walking holiday starts just to the south of Loch Lomond and about 30km from Glasgow. The walk will follow a general north east direction following the Highland fault which was formed in the Ice Age.
The Trossachs region to the east of the National Park is the so called ‘Rob Roy McGregor‘ country. Rob Roy, a so called Local Hero in some historians eyes and a villain in others, roamed the Trossachs countryside. He is buried only a short distance from our route. The region also has many great Lochs: Venachar, Lubnaig, Earn and Tay to name a few.
You can reach the start point in Drymen easily by train and bus from Glasgow and you can return easily by train from the tour finish.
The Rob Roy Way walking holiday connects with the West Highland Way at Drymen.
You can combine this Rob Roy Way walking holiday with a walk along the Scottish Higlands Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness on The Great Glen Way for a longer walking holiday.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates April to September and in either direction.
These daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday
Drymen to Pitlochry
Suggested Tour Duration:
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
67 miles, 109 kms
Min/max daily distance:
8/15 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
This route connects with:
West Highland Way
Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday
from Drymen via Aberfolyle, Callander, Killin and The Falls of Dochart , Loch Tay, Kenmore to Pitlochry in the Scottish Highlands, a great walking trail
8 nights and 7 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Drymen
Your Scottish walking holiday can be easily reached from Glasgow or Edinburgh by train and bus. At Drymen the Rob Roy Way connects with the West Highland Way.
Day 2: Drymen to Aberfoyle 11 miles, 18 km
Today your walk takes you through Loch Ard Forest with views of Ben Lomond in the distance. The varied forest tracks take you through some old woodland and clearings with wonderful views. Underneath the ground flows the Loch Katrine water system which feeds Glasgow from the nearby loch. Aberfoyle is a wonderful picturesque village with its woollen visitor centre and small animal farm. Often in the summer months you will see exhibitions of sheep shearing, sheep dogs working and even birds of prey.
Day 3: Aberfoyle to Callander 9 miles, 14 km
You walk along the Scottish Highland fault today with low lands to the south and high lands to the north. A spectacular walk. Crossing the hills you can see Loch Venachar and Ben Ledi in the distance. In Callander there are many places to eat and visit. Nearby are the woollen mills visitor centres, within the Tourist information centre is the Rob Roy Visitor attraction giving you some further information about this well known Scottish hero.
Day 4: Callander to Strathyre 9.5 miles, 15 km
A beautiful hike alongside the Falls of Leny and Loch Lubnaig to Strathrye using part of the Scottish National Cycle Network as your walk way. Wonder at the colours across the Loch as you walk beside it with the sky and tree covered hills reflecting in the water. After a break at Strathyre maybe in the local pub, continue onto Lochearnhead located at the western end of the great Loch Earn.
Day 5: Strathyre to Killin 13.5 miles, 22 km
Today’s walk passes very close to Rob Roy McGregor Grave (short detour) in Balquhidder, the chieftain made famous by the recent film ‘Rob Roy’. From here you have a gentle walk up Glen Ogle to Killin, the lovely highland village on the Falls of Dochart.
Day 6: Killin to Ardtalnaig 12 miles, 19km
The route has some fantastic views across Loch Tay towards Ben Lawres at over 3000 feet.
Day 7: Ardtalnaig to Aberfeldy 15 miles, 24 km
Along the way you will pass the Scottish Crannog centre showing life on Loch Tay during the iron age. Kenmore at the far end of the Loch is a wonderful historic village.
Day 8: Aberfeldy to Pitlochry 9.5 miles, 15 km
Firstly on some minor roads and tracks before climbing over the moorlands to Pitlochry and across the Fish and Dam Ladder. Pitlochry is a bustling Victorian town greatly used in the 1800’s by the rich Scottish gentry from Edinburgh and Glasgow, now a busy holiday town. Two distilleries nearby to visit along with the beautiful Blair Castle a short bus ride away. It’s well worth staying an extra night in Pitlochry to maybe recover and visit the Castle.
Day 9: Depart after breakfast
Your walking holiday is complete after breakfast, or stay an extra day.
Drymen to Pitlochry
in Scotland UK
9 day itinerary
7 days walking and 8 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | arrive Drymen | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Drymen | |
| Day 2: | Drymen to Aberfoyle | 11 miles |
| Day 3: | Aberfoyle to Callander | 9 miles |
| Day 4: | Callander to Strathyre | 9.5 miles |
| Day 5: | Strathyre to Killin | 13.5 miles |
| Day 6: | Killin to Ardtalnaig | 12 miles |
| Day 7: | Ardtalnaig to Aberfeldy | 15 miles |
| Day 8: | Aberfeldy to Pitlochry | 9.5 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Pitlochry | |
| Day 9: | depart Pitlochry |
9 day itinerary 8 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
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| 2024 | £912 | £1,384 | £1,544 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Set in Scotland’s oldest national park, this 67 mile walking holiday visits the beautiful lochs of the Trossachs.
This is one of our Scotland Walking Holidays.
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Drymen
Buchanan Arms Hotel
double/twin
£39.00
single
please ask
Winnock Hotel
£48.00
please ask
What’s included
in your Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday in Scotland
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- OS 1:25,000 map
- guide to Rob Roy Way
Optional Extras
for your Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday in Scotland
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday in Scotland
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Rob Roy Way Walking Holiday:
How to get there:
- By Plane to Edinburgh or Glasgow airport where train and buses together provide a service to Drymen
- By Car to Drymen where parking is available
- By Train / Bus to Drymen
Set in Scotland’s oldest national park, this 67 mile walking holiday visits the beautiful lochs of the Trossachs.
This is one of our Scotland Walking Holidays.
