Rob Roy Way (7 days, 6 nights)
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The Rob Roy Way is a 79 mile trail that runs from Drymen to Pitlochry in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. It visits many of the places associated with Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734), Scotland’s most famous outlaw.
Follow the trail through Loch Ard forest towards Aberfoyle and continuing beside Lochs Venachar, Lubnaig and Tay.
You will pass through fantastic scenery with aqueducts, viaducts and lochs to keep you mesmerised all the way towards Pitlochry where you’ll pass a 3600-year-old stone circle.
The terrain of this trail is mixed. Forest tracks, cycleways and disused railways intersect with moorland footpaths. The local villages are relaxed and friendly with plenty of pubs to quench your thirst.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation at the stated category with breakfast
- Luggage Transfers
- Full Tour Pack with colour coded routes on local maps
- Smartphone App with GPS routes
- 24-hr emergency helpline
- Lunch, Dinner & Drinks
- Entrance to Attractions
- Buses and/or Ferries unless otherwise stated
- Tourist Taxes where applicable
Itinerary
By Road:
London via M40 & A40 (app 2hr). Birmingham via A435 (app 1hr; 36 miles) or M40 (app 1hr; 50 miles). Bristol via M5 (app 1hr 15min; 65 miles)
By Ferry:
The sea ports of Dover, Portsmouth or Southampton will require a train journey to Cheltenham Spa/Moreton in Marsh and then a bus or transfer as outlined above, or with prior notice Compass can arrange parking for your own car.
By Rail:
London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh (app 1hr 45min) then bus to Chipping Campden (app 45min) or taxi (app 15min; 10 miles).
Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-Upon-Avon (app 50min) then 7 min walk to bus stop then bus to Chipping Campden (25-45min).
Bristol Temple Meads to Moreton-in-Marsh via Didcot & Oxford (2hrs 30min) then bus to Chipping Campden (app 45min) or taxi (app 15min; 10 miles)
By Bus:
A number of local buses and taxis run along the route. Compass Holidays will be more than happy to assist visitors in booking a taxi transfer. Local timetables can also be obtained and shared with visitors. The times are seasonal and vary throughout the year.
By Air:
The nearest airports for the trail are Birmingham and Bristol, however access is still easy from London. Trains to Cheltenham Spa or Moreton in Marsh provide the best start with the option of a bus to Chipping Campden or alternatively Compass Holidays can arrange a transfer for a small additional charge.
Arrive in Drymen and stay overnight.
Drymen is a very pretty village in the Stirling district of central Scotland. It is nestled below Conic Hill in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Today marks the first day of your Rob Roy Way Tour (how exciting). On today’s walk you will pass through the countryside. You will enter Loch Ard forest and walk through part of the Loch Katrine water Scheme before heading down into the village of Aberfoyle. Keep an eye out for the cast iron coffins at Kirkton C
Stay overnight in Aberfoyle. Your luggage will be transferred.
Today’s walk is filled with beautiful scenery as you head towards Callander. Did you know Callander is known as the gateway to the highlands. As you descend towards Loch Venachar you will pass beautiful mountain views. Leaving Callander the route is mainly flat. On your walk you will pass the Falls of Leny and St. Brides Chapel, so keep an eye out!
Stay overnight in Strathyre. Your luggage will be transferred.
On your way to Killin today you will be walking through beautiful wildlife and mountain views. You pass the Falls of Dochart just before entering Killin with its attractive buildings and Breadalbane Folklore Centre.
If you are interested, you could detour to see Rob Roy’s Grave which lies in Balquhidder and then follow the cycle route into the town. Please bear in mind this does add roughly 6 kilometres onto the days walk.
Stay overnight in Killin. Your luggage will be transferred.
Today is a challenging day with multiple ascents and descents. You will walk past Loch Breaclaich into the hills and above Loch Tay.
Stay overnight in Ardtalnaig. Your luggage will be transferred.
Today’s walk is quite challenging with multiple places of interest (both natural and man-made). If you are interested in the historical aspects of the area then the Scottish Crannog centre is worth a visit.
Stay overnight in Aberfeldy. Your luggage will be transferred.
On today’s walk you will pass the beautiful views of Tay River Valley as you leave Aberfeldy behind. The walking day is varied but relatively easy as you cross the open moor land towards Pitlochry. As you come into Pitlochry the Suspension Bridge over the River Tummel provides a great finale to your adventure. What a journey!
Stay overnight in Pitlochry. Your luggage will be transferred.
Recuperate from your journey before your departure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the start of my tour?
Most UK travel destinations are accessible by public transport.
However, some of the locations are quite rural and may require a car or taxi to reach the starting point.
Our tours do not include travel to the starting point as standard but if you would like specific travel to be include in your trip please let our team know.
Not quite sure where to start? Contact us at info@compass-holidays.com to discuss your travel plans.
Do I have to walk/cycle every day of my trip?
Absolutely not! You can enjoy additional stop overs at various points along the tour if you would like more time to explore the local area.
We can also add additional days to the start and end of your trip to allow you to explore and relax.
If you would like to add rest days or additional nights to your trip please contact us at info@compass-holidays.com to discuss your specific requirements. We’re happy to tailor your trip to suit you!
How does the luggage transfer service work?
We offer a luggage transfer service across most of our tours so you don’t have to worry about your luggage during your vacation. We pick up your luggage on the morning you are moving accommodation and take it direct to your next stop.
What about places to eat?
All our tours come with bed and breakfast as standard.
In some more remote locations, accommodation providing breakfast may not be possible but we will find you somewhere to get breakfast nearby. This will be covered in the price of your trip.
Our tours do not include lunch and dinner as standard, though some accommodations do offer packed lunches and dinner options at an additional charge. Please let us know if you would like this option when booking.
How fit do I have to be?
Our tours all vary in degrees of hardness.
We specify the difficulty level of all of our tours on our website. The itineraries also give an indication of the gradients travelled on any given day.
If you would like to discuss this in more detail with our travel experts please contact us prior to booking.
What ages do you cater for?
Both our walking and cycling tours can cater for travellers of all ages. Distance is listed on each of the tours. If you are unsure about the distance covered, please call us on +44(0) 1242 250 642.
All of our routes have been tried and tested by our expert team with lots of stop-offs and attractions so younger members of the team can rest and enjoy all that’s on offer. Please call us on +44(0) 1242 250 642 at the time of booking to discuss your exact requirements.
Cycling equipment
We have a large range of bikes and accessories suited to adults and budding cyclists. We also offer a tag along (tandem) (please note it is not fully enclosed and waterproof but a single wheeled bike that attaches to the adult bike). We can also provide fully enclosed and waterproof trailers for younger children.
What day can I start my tour?
Most of our tours can be taken at any time but there are some which start on specific days which are usually Saturday to Saturday.
To find out more information, please call our expert travel team on +44 (0) 1242 250 642 or email info@compass-holidays.com.
What type of accommodation is included?
Our holidays are priced with 3* hotel, B&B as standard. These accommodations are hand picked for our tours.
Where a bespoke or luxury option is required please contact us on +44 (0) 1242 250642.
Can I bring my dog with me?
Several of our tours do have the option to bring your four-legged friend with you, depending on availability.
Please contact our expert travel team on +44(0) 1242 250 642 to find out which tours your dog will love too!
