Rob Roy Loop

At a glance

Grading: Easy Description: Clockwise Distance: 12.5 km / 7.8 miles Ascent: 96m Type: Suitable for all types of bike Signage: NCN 7

Route Description © Crown copyright and database right 2021. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100031883 An enjoyable ride through Forest with mountains, lochs and wildlife. Scenic high points include linked to by the River Balvag, (879m) and the pretty villages of (home to the grave of Rob Roy McGregor) and Strathyre. From the car park on the southern edge of Strathyre, join the NCN 7 cycle path for a short distance towards the village and a gate at the narrow road crossing. Take a left and then next right, follow the rural road into Balquhidder. On entering the village follow the road to the right and straight on until a junction with Route 7. Turn right and follow the cycle path back to Strathyre. start/end Please take care on the section of the road between Balquhidder village hall and the intersection with the cycle path heading south, back to Strathyre. This road can be busy, especially in the summer months. Facilities At Strathyre, Kingshouse and Balquhidder there are food and drink establishments, village shops and toilets. Cycle parking and accommodation are also available.

Points of Interest Cycle Hire : Long distance route Wheels Cycling Centre Wheelology (one of ’s Great Trails) Invertrossachs Road, Ancaster Square Strathyre Forest , , FK17 8HW Callander FK17 8ED T: 01877 331100 T: 01877 331052 Braes of Balquhidder E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Creag an Tuiric (Rock of the boar) W: www.wheelscyclingcentre.com W: www.cyclehirecallander.co.uk Rob Roy’s grave at Balquhidder www.lochlomond-.org