Rob Roy Way - 9 Days & 8 Nights
- Follow in the footsteps of one of Scotland's most notorious figures
- Soak in the dramatic loch views and find solitude on less frequented routes
- Taste Scottish culinary excellence
- Take in summit views on optional side trips
- Experience Perthshire, an authentic highland region with world-class scenery
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Drymen and overnightArrive in Drymen and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the nearby sights.

Ashbank B&B is a family-run accommodation offering superior rooms in the heart of the village. Ashbank was once the home of the famous Olympian Eric Liddel whose story was depicted in the Oscar winning film Chariots of Fire.

Braeside Guest House is situated in the centre of the village, close to all local amenities. All rooms are En-suite and have WiFi, TV, Tea & Coffee facilities with fresh milk. The gardens are perfect to relax in after your walk, there is also a BBQ available to guests. Hosts Chris and Fiona have extensive local knowledge and are always on hand to offer any assistance you may require

The Angel Cottage is a cosy family run B&B in the centre of Drymen Village close to pubs, restaurants and shops.
Drymen is a very pretty market town which nestles below Conic Hill in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. You begin your journey by heading north along a minor road into the countryside. After entering Loch Ard forest you walk through part of the Loch Katrine water Scheme and then head down into the village of Aberfoyle. Keep an eye out for the cast iron coffins at Kirkton Church and the Scottish wool centre.
Ascent/Descent: 200m/223m

Located in the quiant town of Aberfoyle, in the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The B&B is small and cosy with friendly hosts and a comfortable bistro downstairs serving all the classic dishes you expect from a Scottish Inn.

The Guest House is on the Main Street in Aberfoyle, and is open from March to November. All the rooms are ensuite and have tea/coffee making facilities, television and oil central heating.

Nestled within the breath-taking scenery of The Trossachs, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa provides a luxurious overnight stay. The resort is surrounded by 25 acres of wooded landscaped gardens with clear, bubbling burns and well-tended paths meandering through the grounds. The rooms are decorated in warm tones and they all have an en suite bathroom. They also include tea/coffee making facilities and many have balconies with views across Loch Ard to the Trossachs. The leisure centre includes a swimming pool, sauna, plus steam room, solarium, and gymnasium.
An unforgettable day’s walk through beautiful scenery as you head towards Callander, which sits on the edge of the Trossachs and is known as the gateway to the highlands. On the descent towards Loch Venachar the mountain views are breathtaking. Callander is home to a thriving Rob Roy industry as this was the heart of his territory; don’t miss the Rob Roy story at the visitor centre.
Ascent/Descent: 259m/204m

Lubnaig Guest House is located within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park within walking distance of the centre of Callander. All bedrooms have modern, en-suite facilities, hospitality tray, luxury toiletries and hairdryers. Wrap yourself in Egyptian cotton linen along with feather and down duvets which will ensure a comfy night's sleep.

The Dalgair House Hotel in Callander is a comfortable family run hotel. They have eight guest rooms that are all en-suite and have all the amenities you require for a great overnight stay. They have Greg’s Bistro on site which serves great food, wine and cocktails and a lovely place to relax after a hard days walking.

A traditional Scottish theme is featured in The Waverley's bar and restaurant with various claymores, swords and targes hanging on the walls and the floor covered with the old favourite tartan carpet. The restaurant offers an appetising menu based on locally sourced food and includes some of Scotland's favourite and classic meals. The guest rooms are appointed to a modern standard, with tea and coffee making facilities, television with Freeview channels, free wi-fi internet connection, en-suite bathroom & complimentary toiletries.
Treat yourself to a lie in and then immerse yourself in your highland experience on the shortest days walk. You follow National cycle route seven for most of the day and the going is good and mainly flat. As you leave Callander you enter the highlands along the route of a disused railway line and soon pass the Falls of Leny and St. Brides Chapel. Loch Lubnaig keeps you company with reflections of the surrounding hills. For those feeling energetic there are several hills nearby which provide more of a challenge on this laid back day. If you have the energy or inclination Ben Ledi is a great walk and offers breathtaking views on a clear day.
Ascent/Descent: 140m/83m
Optional route via Ben Ledi: 22.3km Ascent/Descent: 852m/795m

A warm welcome awaits at this comfortable and cosy inn - famed for its great food, beer, and views! The bar offers good pub, along with a large range of beer and whisky – perfect way to unwind after a hard days walking. In the summer months you can enjoy the outside terrace with views over Ben Sheann and beyond. Room are simply furnished and have all the amenities you require.

Rosebank House Bed and Breakfast offers you great accommodation in the heart of the Trossachs National Park. Situated in the picturesque village of Strathyre, easily reachable from Glasgow or Edinburgh. It Offers spacious bedrooms each with a fabulous view of mountains, garden or river on our door steps. We will be delighted to welcome you to our home and share the fantastic scenery all whilst relaxing in great comfort in the guest Lounge, the conservatory or in the gorgeous gardens. Free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV and other amenities are available in each room.
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 would have faced. A fantastic days walking with abundant historical interest and wildlife combined with ever changing mountain views. You pass the Falls of Dochart just before entering Killin with its attractive buildings and Breadalbane Folklore Centre. There are also a couple of good detours on todays trip. Rob Roy’s Grave lies in Balquhidder and you may wish to follow the cycle route into the town to visit this pertinent attraction, although this does add roughly 6 kilometres onto the days walk.
Ascent/Descent: 331m/334m

Dall Lodge is an old Victorian country house offering excellent B&B accommodation. Their Guest House has 10 en suite rooms including singles, doubles, twins and one family room. The rooms are traditionally decorated to a high standard and have wonderful views to the mountains or the adjacent park and garden. All rooms have free Wifi, a TV with DVD player and tea/coffee- making facilities.

Small bed and breakfast facility situated in the beautiful village of Killin in the historic area of Breadalbane within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. They have a dedicated guest wing with one double bedroom with ensuite bathroom containing a Jacuzzi bath and one twin bedded room with its own dedicated bathroom. Both rooms have their own basin and are provided with complimentary refreshments. The guest wing also has a small sitting room with television for the use of all visitors.

The Killin Hotel has established its fine reputation on a friendly smile, relaxed service, great Scottish food and comfortable bedrooms. The Killin Hotel boasts a choice of food venues and serves food from 12 noon until 10pm daily.
The fabulous Tartan room with all its splendour overlooking the picturesque river Lochay and the Munro’s beyond, with a dining menu that boasts some fantastic dishes, expertly created by their renowned chefs, using the finest local ingredients.
A fantastic day as you head cross-country past Loch Breaclaich into the hills above Loch Tay. This is the most challenging section of the way in terms of ascent and route finding so in poor weather conditions you should be willing to follow the south Loch Tay road if unsure of your route finding ability. On a good day it provides the highlight of this fantastic journey. Once you have descended to Ardeonaig you follow a minor road along the shore of Loch Tay to Ardtalnaig.
As there is no accommodation in Ardtalnaig you'll end the day with an included taxi transfer back to Killin for your overnight stay.
Ascent/Descent: 518m/505m

Dall Lodge is an old Victorian country house offering excellent B&B accommodation. Their Guest House has 10 en suite rooms including singles, doubles, twins and one family room. The rooms are traditionally decorated to a high standard and have wonderful views to the mountains or the adjacent park and garden. All rooms have free Wifi, a TV with DVD player and tea/coffee- making facilities.

Small bed and breakfast facility situated in the beautiful village of Killin in the historic area of Breadalbane within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. They have a dedicated guest wing with one double bedroom with ensuite bathroom containing a Jacuzzi bath and one twin bedded room with its own dedicated bathroom. Both rooms have their own basin and are provided with complimentary refreshments. The guest wing also has a small sitting room with television for the use of all visitors.

The Killin Hotel has established its fine reputation on a friendly smile, relaxed service, great Scottish food and comfortable bedrooms. The Killin Hotel boasts a choice of food venues and serves food from 12 noon until 10pm daily.
The fabulous Tartan room with all its splendour overlooking the picturesque river Lochay and the Munro’s beyond, with a dining menu that boasts some fantastic dishes, expertly created by their renowned chefs, using the finest local ingredients.
Begin with an included taxi transfer from Killin to Ardtalnaig to start your walk. Today is a challenging and interesting day of walking in this beautiful part of the world and there are numerous points of both natural and man made interest to admire during the day. The initial section to Acharn follows a minor road but then you will enjoy a mix of rough paths and even some gorge walking prior to arrival in Aberfeldy. The Scottish Crannog centre is worth a visit if you are interested in the historical aspects of the area; otherwise Dewar’s World of Whisky just north of Aberfeldy provides a more sinful pleasure at the end of a long day.
Ascent/Descent: 562m/596m

Balnearn is a Victorian style family-owned B&B. It is set int he beautiful Tay Valley and surrounded by its own beautiful garden. There's a spacious sitting room in which guests can relax and on colder days a roaring log fire will keep you cosy. The rooms all have comfy beds, so you can be assured of a great night's sleep.

Fernbank House is an impressive Victorian House once owned by the Earl of Breadalbane. It was built in the late 19th century and is now owned by Annette and Rory Macdonald and their family. They offer a warm welcome to their home that offers a high standard of service and comfort.

Tigh ‘n Eilean is a stunning Edwardian house overlooking the River Tay and is a perfect place to relax after a day’s walking. Each bedroom has been individually decorated in its own unique style, whilst still maintaining the character of this traditional Edwardian house. To help you prepare for the day ahead you can look forward to a hearty Scottish breakfast served in their stunning dining room or conservatory overlooking the garden.
You will love the beautiful scenery of the Tay River Valley as you leave Aberfeldy behind and head for your ultimate destination of Pitlochry. The walking is varied but relatively easy as you cross the open moor land towards Pitlochry. The Suspension Bridge over the River Tummel provides a great finale to your adventure and Pitlochry is a wonderful town to enjoy and celebrate your achievement. The Rob Roy Way is a fantastic achievement and an experience, we are sure you will treasure it forever.
Ascent/Descent: 338m/336m

The Acarsaid is a small family-run 3* hotel in the heart of Pitlochry. Enjoy a great night's stay in one of their 19 warm and welcoming bedrooms. The hotel also has a cosy bar with a great range of whisky.

Tucked away in secluded wooded grounds in the Highland Perthshire town of Pitlochry, this beautiful early Victorian house has now been transformed into a 14-bedroom boutique B&B, providing a unique blend of the traditional with the luxury of contemporary design. The individually designed spacious deluxe rooms all have comfortable six foot wide beds and are decorated with stylish fabrics and furnishings.

On Lower Oakfield – an elevated position with unrestricted views over the town and the Tummel valley and distant views of the South end of the Cairngorm National Park. Derrybeg is approximately 350m from the centre of Pitlochry’s famous High Street and all of the amenities of the town centre. A large Edwardian building with 8 ensuite letting bedrooms, a large dining room and large guest lounge – both with spectacular views over the town and surrounding countryside.
After breakfast your walking holiday will come to an end. See the Travel Info section for some useful details for your onward travel.
This trip has a carbon score of 10kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 10kg is equivalent to 18 lattes. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.
Other Information
Is it for me?The Rob Roy Way is a real trek through time, not only due to its connections with the infamous Rob Roy MacGregor, but due to the wealth of archeological sites along the route. The scenery is wild and beautiful and the walking relatively gentle, a relaxing week in historical Scotland.
Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!
Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.
Solo Travellers, Families with Teens
The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years
If you are walking the trail over 8 days and 7 nights, then the tour is graded moderate. If you are walking the trail over 9 days and 8 nights, then the tour is graded easy to moderate. Some days will be more challenging than others and the terrain will be varied with some rough and rugged footpaths. There are ascents and descents involved so a good level of fitness will be required. On certain days much of the walking will be on tarmac and gravel forestry paths; for this reason walking shoes can be an advantage, as the hard surface can be tough on the feet, especially if wearing stiff walking boots.
One of the highlights of this walking holiday is the high standard of the accommodation you will enjoy. The hotels, inns, guesthouses and B&B’s we use are hand-picked to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. All offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food. We do recommend that you book this trip early as the area is always popular and the hotels and inns do fill up early, especially in high season. You will find descriptions, photos and weblinks to a selection of the accommodation below.
Single Rooms
This independent walking holiday is available to solo walkers but as all our holidays are priced per person based on two sharing there is a single supplement payable to cover the additional costs we incur. If you require single rooms within your party we will of course try to accommodate your request subject to availability.
Meals
A hearty breakfast is included each morning, while lunch and dinner are not included so you are free to choose from the available options. Your accommodation will be more than happy to provide a packed lunch on request and this can be booked on arrival. Alternatively, the Macs Adventure App will point out any recommended lunch spots along the way. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or at nearby pubs and restaurants, we would always recommend booking in advance.
The route is well-waymarked throughout and easy to follow. Navigation is straightforward as you can use the Macs Adventure Smartphone App which has maps, GPS tracks, and daily route information. Simply download the GPS tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone with the assurance that navigation will be simple, and you can’t get lost. You will find more information on downloading the app in your Macs Adventure Account.
Recommended Reading
If you would like more information on the route please see our recommendation below:
- Rob Roy Way 4th edition (Rucksack Reader)
- Hand-picked accommodation in B&B's guesthouses and small hotels
- Breakfasts
- Baggage transfer
- Return taxi transfers from Killin to Ardtalnaig
- Access to maps, GPX tracks and daily route information with the Macs Adventure smartphone navigation app
- All your trip documents provided digitally through your online Macs “My Account”
- 24/7 Emergency telephone support from our UK office
- Travel to Drymen / from Pitlochry
- Lunches, dinners, drinks & snacks
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (required)
- Additional nights along the route
This tour is available to start on any day of the week from March to October.
Glasgow has two airports that are conveniently located for the start of your Rob Roy Way tour in Drymen. Glasgow International Airport is located west of the city and is only a 30-minute transfer by taxi to Drymen. Prestwick Airport is 30 miles south of the city and involves a 90-minute transfer by taxi.
If you would prefer to travel by public transport, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow taking you to Balloch (duration: 45 minutes). Alternatively, you can take a train to Balloch from Glasgow Queen Street (duration: 50 minutes). Whether you arrive by train or bus, you will take a short local bus from Balloch to Drymen (duration: 10-15 minutes). For more information, timetables and bookings please check www.citylink.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com.
If you wish to drive yourself by car, then your car can be left in Drymen in a public car park. To retrieve your car at the end of the walk you will require a taxi transfer or the use of public transport via Perth and Glasgow which could take as much as 4 hours.
If you prefer to take public transport from Pitlochry, there are direct trains or buses to either Edinburgh or Glasgow which take under 2 hours. Please check www.scotrail.co.uk and www.citylink.co.uk for details.
Pitlochry is approximately 2 hours to Edinburgh Airport and 3 hours to Glasgow International Airport by taxi.
Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.
At Macs Adventure, we work in partnership with many luggage transfer providers who set a limit on how many bags/suitcases they will transfer per person, and also the weight of the bag/suitcase. Your booking includes transfer of 1 bag per person. It is very important that you read the luggage information specific to your tour before departure. If you do not adhere to these limits, there is a great possibility that you will be charged locally both for extra bags or if they are too heavy. This limitation can be a challenge, especially as airlines generally have limits that are higher. However, our luggage providers have reasons for these limits (usually due to the Health and Safety of their employees), which we must respect.
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Online Documents
At Macs Adventure we care about the environment! We’re taking action to minimize the impact we have by converting the majority of our tour documentation for online delivery.
On this tour, all your detailed tour information will be digitally delivered. You will have access to this documentation via “My Account” on our website.
Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes and a day pack.
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
We offer a couple of itineraries so you can choose your preferred daily distance so hopefully you will find an itinerary that suits your preferred level of activity. If you currently don’t enjoy an active lifestyle we suggest regular walking in hilly terrain supplemented by cardio vascular exercise for at least 6 months prior to your walk. A good gym or personal trainer will be able to draw up a personalised training programme.
We suggest you book as soon as your plans are finalised as The Rob Roy Way is extremely popular especially over April/May and July/August. Even in the busy times however, we will always try and accommodate your plans.
You will need good walking shoes/boots (ideally waterproof), comfortable walking clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers, a daypack and hats/gloves etc. You can download a full equipment list from the downloads page of our website.
Traditionally April/May has always been the most popular time of year because the theory goes that the weather is better. Although we believe any time between late March and October offers a wonderful experience.
We recommend you walk from South to North as all the guidebooks are written in this direction and this is also our personal preference. If you would prefer to walk from North to South we can of course accommodate you.
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate walkers with dogs as many of the accommodation providers we use do not accept pets.
You can use public transport or local taxis to continue to your next overnight stop.
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