The Rob Roy Way

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
148 kms	7 days	500 metres	Various Required

Description

The route was opened in 2002 and offers a varied and attractive route from Drymen (which is close to the West Highland Way route) to the Perthshire town of Pitlochry.

From the Trossachs the Way crosses the Highland Boundary Fault, a geological line where the Highlands meets the Lowlands, with spectacular walks overlooking Lochs Lubnaig, Earn, Venachar and Tay.

There are remote moorland sections where wildlife abounds, and panoramic views over Ben Vorlich, Ben Lawers and Schiehallion. Passing by the powerful Falls of Moness the way passes through attractive communities where overnight accommodation is readily available.

This is countryside that Rob Roy MacGregor knew well and travelled frequently as he worked, lived and fought for the Jacobite cause. The Way provides the walker with some choice on route at varying points, this allowing the walker to determine the length of the overall walk, and the countryside and communities that they wish to visit. Depending on route choice the distance is between 127 km/79 miles and 148 km/92.5 miles.

Access Info

Drymen is situated west of Stirling on the A811 and north of Glasgow on the A809.

Additional Info

A dedicated guide to the Rob Roy Way is published by Rucksack Readers. For more information on this guide and to purchase visit the Rucksack Readers website at www.rucsacs.com.