Dublin-born Fergal fell in love with Scotland as a student, settling there to become a journalist and cycle guidebook writer. In addition to his guides covering Scotland, he has written for the BBC, New Scientist, BBC Countryfile Magazine and many travel publications. Andalusia is a second home.
- Distance: 79 miles (127km)
- Duration: Six days
- Start point: Drymen
- End point: Pitlochry
- Difficulty: Moderate to hard – partly way-marked route, ill-defined path in places; hilly sections
- Suitable for: Any reasonably fit walker, family-friendly sections highlighted below.
Named in honour of the 17th-century folk hero, the Rob Roy Way passes through rugged country closely associated with the irrepressible Scot and follows tracks he would have taken on his many adventures.
Expect quiet pine forests, scenic lochshores, and wilder upland sections where the adventure is tangible. The first four days lead northwards through the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park – a gem among Scotland’s landscapes.
At a glance
Destinations
The Highlands
Activity
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & WildlifePhysical Level
ModerateDuration
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