Rob Roy Way
| Rob Roy Way | |
|---|---|
 The Rob Roy Way near Killin | |
| Length | 127 kilometres (79 mi)[1] |
| Location | Stirling and Perth and Kinross, Scotland |
| Established | 2002 |
| Designation | Scotland's Great Trails |
| Trailheads | Drymen 56°03′57″N 4°27′09″W / 56.0658°N 4.4524°W Pitlochry 56°42′08″N 3°43′57″W / 56.7022°N 3.7326°W |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation gain/loss | 2,325 metres (7,628 ft) gain[1] |
The Rob Roy Way is a Scottish long distance footpath that runs from Drymen to Pitlochry. The path was created in 2002 and runs for 127 kilometres (79 mi). The route crosses the Highland Boundary Fault, a geological fault where the Highlands meet the Lowlands. Views from the trail overlook Loch Lubnaig, Loch Earn, Loch Venachar and Loch Tay.[2]
The way takes its name from Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish folk hero and outlaw of the early 18th century. It traverses countryside that he knew and travelled frequently.[2] It is now designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by Scottish Natural Heritage.[1]
Besides Drymen and Pitlochry, the way passes through Aberfoyle, Callander, Strathyre, Killin, Amulree and Aberfeldy.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Rob Roy Way". Scotland's Great Trails. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ a b "The Rob Roy Way". Walking Scotland. VisitScotland. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
- ^ "The Rob Roy Way Long Distance Walking Route". I-Net Support. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
External links
- Web page on Rob Roy Way from VisitScotland
- Unofficial web site on the Rob Roy Way
- Independent guide to the route from Walkhighlands
56°27′38″N 4°17′45″W / 56.4605°N 4.2957°W
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