The Rob Roy Way

The Rob Roy Way is a 128km walk linking Drymen (on the West Highland Way) with Pitlochry in Perthshire. An alternative, wilder route variant via Amulree increases the total distance to 155km.

The route joins paths and tracks through some fine Highland scenery, taking advantage of some attractive villages and small towns for refreshment and accommodation. The route begins through the forests of the Trossachs before a long stretch of cycleway leads through fine glens to Killin. From here the route climbs high into the hills before descending to follow the quiet and attractive road along the southern shores of Loch Tay. The main route then takes in a fine terrace with magnificent views before descending to Aberfeldy, before the final stretch along the river and over the moors to Pitlochry.

The route was originally devised by John Henderson and Jacquetta Megarry, and became one of Scotland's Great Trails in 2012.

Stage descriptions	Length	Time	Done
Drymen to Aberfoyle	17.5km	4½-5 hours
Aberfoyle to Callander	15.25km	4½-5 hours
Callander to Strathyre	15km	4-5 hours
Strathyre to Killin	21.5km	5-6 hours
Killin to Ardtalnaig	19.25km	4-4½ hours
Ardtalnaig to Aberfeldy	24km	6-7 hours
Aberfeldy to Pitlochry	15km	4-5 hours
Amulree Alternative
Ardtalnaig to Amulree	24km	6 - 7 hours
Amulree to Aberfeldy	24.75km	6 - 7 hours

THE CHALLENGE

Much of the route follows tracks, minor roads and cycle paths, with shorter sections on footpaths. There is a fair amount of ascent and descent involved, but the walking is mostly straightforward and covering the distance is perhaps the biggest challenge.