Rob Roy Way

Rob Roy MacGregor — cattle dealer, outlaw, folk hero — ranged across the area between Loch Lomond and Pitlochry in the early eighteenth century. The route named after him follows paths he and his clansmen would have used through the Trossachs, along Loch Earn and through the Highland Perthshire glens to Pitlochry.

For trail runners it is a two to three day challenge with real variety — from the low-level Loch Lomond shores through the Trossachs mountains, across the rolling Strath Earn, and into Highland Perthshire. The terrain climbs to around 650 m on the highest sections. Lochearnhead and Killin are the main midway stops.

Drymen to Aberfoyle (~20 km): Through the gentle Loch Lomond hinterland and Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

Aberfoyle to Callander (~20 km): Through the Trossachs — the Pass of Aberfoyle and along the Highland boundary fault. Callander is a busy tourist town.

Callander to Killin (~35 km): Over the high ground above Loch Earn to Killin at the head of Loch Tay. The finest section with the best mountain scenery.

Killin to Pitlochry (~62 km): Through Highland Perthshire — Fortingall (yew tree), Glen Lyon approaches, to Pitlochry.

Start: Drymen. Bus from Balloch (train from Glasgow).

Finish: Pitlochry. Regular train to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness.

Best time: May to October.