What is included on a Rob Roy Way hiking tour

Accommodation every night, luggage transfer between stops, detailed route notes with maps, and 24/7 support throughout your trip.

Is luggage transfer included on the Rob Roy Way

Luggage transfers are arranged between stops where listed in your itinerary.

How long is the Rob Roy Way

79 miles (127km) from Drymen to Pitlochry, typically walked over 6–7 days depending on your chosen itinerary and pace.

What grade is the Rob Roy Way

Moderate. Expect several longer stages with real ascent - good general fitness is recommended, though no technical skills are required.

Who was Rob Roy MacGregor

A 17th-18th century Highland outlaw and folk hero, sometimes called Scotland's Robin Hood, whose story and territory inspired the trail's name and route.

What gear do I need for the Rob Roy Way

Waterproof hiking boots, a waterproof jacket and layers for changeable Highland weather. A full gear list is included in your pre-trip information.

Can I customize a Rob Roy Way itinerary

Yes. Our team can discuss adding rest days or extending into Loch Lomond or the wider Highlands - contact us before booking to talk through options.

Hiking Tours on the Rob Roy Way

The Rob Roy Way runs 79 miles through the southern Highlands, from Drymen near Loch Lomond to Pitlochry, named after the 17th-century folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor. Macs Adventure runs this route self-guided, at your own pace.

The trail passes through Strathyre, Killin and Aberfeldy, crossing forest tracks, moorland and riverside paths that see far fewer hikers than the nearby West Highland Way. It's a quieter way to experience the same southern Highlands landscape.

Every Rob Roy Way trip includes hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers, and route notes from a team with over 20 years of Scottish hiking expertise.

Rob Roy's story
Named after Rob Roy MacGregor, the 17th-18th century Highland outlaw whose story shaped this route
Drymen to Pitlochry
Covers 79 miles from Drymen, near Loch Lomond, to Pitlochry in the southern Highlands
Highland villages
Passes through Strathyre, Killin and Aberfeldy - villages with genuine Highland character
Quieter trail
Noticeably quieter than the West Highland Way, with the same forest and moorland scenery
Waymarked throughout
Waymarked throughout, making it a confident choice for a first Scottish long-distance trail

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When to go
April to October, with May and June offering the best mix of mild weather and fewer midges. September brings autumn color to the forest sections.
What the trail is actually like
Forest tracks, moorland paths and riverside walking across 79 miles, typically covered over 6–7 days. Well waymarked, with genuine but manageable daily ascent.
Where you will stay
Village inns and guesthouses in Strathyre, Killin and Aberfeldy, chosen for their location right on or near the trail and a warm welcome at the end of each stage.
How does the Rob Roy Way connect to Loch Lomond
The trail begins at Drymen, near Loch Lomond's southern shore - see our Loch Lomond hiking tours for more on that starting area.
How fit do I need to be
The Rob Roy Way is graded Moderate, with several longer stages and real but manageable ascent. Regular walkers who prepare with a few training hikes will be comfortable.

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