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Walking the Rob Roy Way (Walking Tour)

Summary:

Created in 2002 to provide a walking route through the folklore and history of Rob Roy, this walk has fast become one of Scotland's most popular.

Duration
9 Days
Next Departure
19-Apr-2025
Starting at
± EUR 1,385.00
Price per day
± EUR 154.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Exodus Adventure Travel
Tour
Walking the Rob Roy Way
Travel Style
Walking Tour
Age Group
12 - 99 Years
Categories
tour category: Bicyclingtour category: Walking

Summary

Created in 2002 to provide a walking route through the folklore and history of Rob Roy, this walk has fast become one of Scotland's most popular.

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Arrival In Drymen
Day 2
Drymen To Aberfoyle
Day 3
Aberfoyle To Callander
Day 4
Callander To Strathyre
Day 5
Strathyre To Killin
Day 6
Killin To Ardeonaig
Day 7
Ardeonaig To Aberfeldy
Day 8
Aberfeldy To Pitlochry
Day 9
Depart Pitlochry

 

Details

During the varied and exciting 8-day itinerary, the trail takes you along the banks of stunning lochs, past historical sights and through villages and towns most associated with this famous outlaw.Following the route from Drymen in Stirling, walkers will pass through many areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park covering much of the Trossachs, and with views over the nearby Ben Lomond. Through to Callander, the 'gateways to the Highlands' the Rob Roy Way then follows the disused railway to Strathyre passing waterfalls and Loch Lubnaig, with an option to visit Balquhidder to view Rob Roy's Grave. Onwards to Killin with incredible views of the Tarmachan Ridge and the Falls of Dochart at the entrance of the town. Through the beautiful moorland and forests the paths descends onto Ardtalnaig and the Birks of Abefeldy before reaching the final destination Pitlochry in Perth and Kinross.Your evenings will be spent in the company of fellow walkers from all around the world, experiencing quality hotels, offering the very best of Scottish hospitality. All accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis, with evening meals and picnic lunches easily available either at your hotel, or in the nearby village.

Highlights

  • Discover the real-life locations behind the legend of this most famous Scottish rebel
  • Stop off at historic sites, picture perfect villages and dramatic waterfalls
  • Beautiful views across the Highlands, the route flows through woodland, past lochs and breath-taking mountain scenery
  • Optional longer and more challenging route available, as well as extra nights in Pitlochry at the end of your walk

Included in Price

  • All accommodation in a mix of hotels, B & B and guesthouses
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • Route directions and maps
  • Luggage transfers between hotels

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
  • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Travel to the start and from the end point

Travel Package

 

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Glasgow

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