The Rob Roy Way

from Drymen to Pitlochry

Jacquetta Megarry

The Rob Roy Way is a long-distance walk from Drymen to Pitlochry, co-developed by Rucksack Readers in 2002. It runs for 79 miles (126 km) along some of Scotland's finest lochs and glens, using historic footpaths, a cycle route, forest tracks and some minor road.

There have been several important route improvements, notably the offroad section from Aberfeldy to Grandtully (March 2008) and both the approach to, and bypass of, Callander (August 2011). Please download the upgrades here.

Many places are linked with Scotland's most famous outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734). The Rob Roy Way offers superb scenery, and gets you away from the crowds following the West Highland Way. The route is now waymarked in Loch Ard forest and the second edition has improved directions and extra photographs.

This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday on the Rob Roy Way:

• section descriptions cover distance, terrain and food/drink
• visitor attractions, side-trips and hills to climb
• planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane
• section on Rob Roy MacGregor, written by Rennie McOwan
• background on pre-history, heritage and wildlife
• drop-down map showing the Rob Roy Way in five panels (1:110,000)
• in full colour, with over 75 photographs.

For more information, click to Look inside "The Rob Roy Way", view a Gallery or read Reviews. Visit our forum before you go, and follow links in the panel opposite. For details of Rob Roy Way walking holiday providers, see our list of companies under Walking Holidays (UK).