Rob Roy Way
| Rob Roy Way | |
|---|---|
 The Rob Roy Way near Killin | |
| Length | 127 kilometres (79 mi) or 154 kilometres (96 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] |
| Waymark | Yes |
| Website | http://www.robroyway.com |
The Rob Roy Way is a Scottish long distance footpath that runs from Drymen in Stirling to Pitlochry in Perth and Kinross. The path was created in 2002,[citation needed] and 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] 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 is 127 kilometres (79 mi) in length if the direct route along the southern shore of Loch Tay and the River Tay is followed between Ardtalnaig and Aberfeldy. A optional loop also link these places via Amulree: choosing this option increases the length by a further 27 kilometres (17 mi) to 154 kilometres (96 mi).[1][3]
The Rob Roy Way was designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by Scottish Natural Heritage in spring 2012,[4] and also links to two further Great Trails, meeting the Great Trossachs Path near Callander, and the West Highland Way just north of Drymen.[1][5] The Rob Roy Way also shares sections of route with Route 7 of the National Cycle Network, which also links Drymen and Pitlochry.[6] Shared sections include the minor road on the south side of Loch Tay and the section following the route of the former Callander and Oban Railway, including Glen Ogle viaduct.[5]
Besides Drymen and Pitlochry, the way passes through Aberfoyle, Callander, Strathyre, Killin, Amulree and Aberfeldy.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d "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 Walking Route". SCSupport Ltd. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Walking News - Scotland's Great Trails". SCSupport Ltd. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ a b Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50000. Sheet 57 (Stirling & The Trossachs).
- ^ "Lochs and Glens North". Sustrans. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "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
- Official web site on the Rob Roy Way
- Independent guide to the route from Walkhighlands
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