THE ROB ROY WAY

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY

THE ROB ROY WAY - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SUMMARY The Rob Roy Way is an atmospheric, history steeped walk through one of the prettiest parts of . As you follow in the footsteps of the notorious outlaw Rob Roy you get a sense of appreciation of his love for the area and his passion for defending his land. As you travel along this glorious 79 mile long distance path you will be treated to many expansive loch views and exposed to the fantastic landscape of this area.

You start in the small village of , easily accessible from Glasgow and almost immediately after you start walking the trail takes you through the glorious Loch Ard Forest. Passing sites as diverse as ancient standing stones and stone circles, Crannogs – Ancient dwellings built on lochs, Roman forts and Viaducts, a vast range of Scotland’s rich history is on display. All of this surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside and wrapped up in the legend of Rob Roy makes this a completely unforgettable Scottish walk.

Every holiday we offer features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, Tour: The Rob Roy Way and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and outstanding Code: WSSRRW1– WSSRRW2 local cuisine. We also include door to door baggage transfers, guidebook with detailed map and pre- Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it. Price: See Website Single Supplement: See Website HIGHLIGHTS Dates: April—October Walking Days: 6-7  Immersing yourself in a snapshot of Scotland’s rich history and following in the Nights: 7-8 footsteps of one of its most notorious figures. Start: Drymen  Soaking in the dramatic loch views that pepper the route. Finish: Distance: 79 Miles Enjoying a dram and first class distillery tour at Dewar’s World of Whisky.  Grade: Easy to Moderate  Meeting the warm, welcoming people of Perthshire and feasting on their mouth watering local specialities. IS IT FOR ME?  Taking a side trip up one of the many Monroes that frame the walk. The Roy Roy way is a real trek through time, not only due to its connections with

the infamous Roy Roy MacGregor, but WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? due to the wealth of archeological sites Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are along the route. The scenery is wild and beautiful and the walking relatively gen- passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. Each tle, a relaxing week in historical Scotland. holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the magic of the Rob Roy Way. Free Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s, to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track, you will discover the beauty of the landscape, small hotels, country inns and guest- the warmth of the people and the long history of this spectacular land. We will supply you with a guidebook houses. with a clear map and a pre-departure information pack to guide you every step of the way so there is no Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch need for a guide. Your baggage will be collected and moved onto your next accommodation so that you and dinner not included but always avail- are free to walk each day with just a daypack. In the unlikely event you should require emergency support able at accommodation or nearby. our office is always more than happy to help with your queries. So, from the moment you decide to visit Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door Scotland and the Rob Roy Way you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable self-guided walking baggage transfer. holiday. We hope that you will choose to travel with Macs Adventure soon. Information Pack: Comprehensive Guidebook with map.

THE ROB ROY WAY

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THE ROB ROY WAY ITINERARY: WSSRRW2 RECOMMENDATIONS Popular Self Guided Itineraries: At 79 miles the Rob Roy Way fits perfectly into a Description: This version of the trip splits the 20 Walking Direction relaxed week of walking between towns and mile day to make the walking a little gentler. Due to baggage transfer restrictions we can only villages in Central Scotland. Walking Days: 7 offer this walk from South to North. Nights: 8 ITINERARY: WSSRRW1 Average Daily Distance: 14 miles Additional Nights Grade: Easy to Moderate Many of our clients choose to add extra nights Description: An atmospheric walk though the along the walk to sample more of the wonderful heart of Scotland. The walking days are quite Day Route Miles walking and attractions available on The Rob regular apart from the tougher day from Roy Way. Where you spend your extra nights Aberfoyle to . 1 Arrive Drymen 0 depends on what kind of experience you are Walking Days: 6 2 Walk to Aberfoyle 10 looking for, so if you want some suggestions, just Nights: 7 3 Walk to 10 get in touch with us and we will be happy to help. 4 Walk to Strathyre 9 Average Daily Distance: 13 miles 5 Walk to 12 Fewer Nights Grade: Moderate 6 Walk to 12 If you wish to reduce the number of nights we (overnight Killin) can tailor your trip to your requirements. Day Route Miles 7 Walk to Aberfeldy 15 8 Walk to Pitlochry 11 1 Arrive Drymen 0 9 Onward Travel HOLIDAY INFORMATION 2 Walk to Aberfoyle 10 3 Walk to Strathyre 19 Total Distance 79 4 Walk to Killin 12 Accommodation 5 Walk to Ardtalnaig 12 One of the highlights of this tour is the high (overnight Killin) standard of the accommodation. We specifically 6 Walk to Aberfeldy 15 Navigation choose the hotels, inns, guesthouses and B&B’s 7 Walk to Pitlochry 11 This holiday is graded easy to moderate. Most to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your 8 Onward Travel walkers can expect to average about 2 miles per stay. They all offer a warm welcome to walkers, hour so you can quickly work out how long you traditional hospitality and delicious local food. Total Distance 79 can expect to walk each day. The route is a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads. Since Single Rooms 2012 the route is now waymarked though some map reading/navigation skills are advisable. Your This independent walking holiday is available to

guidebook has excellent directions also. solo walkers at a supplement, Please note that singles may not be of the same standard as twins/doubles.

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Meals TRAVEL INFORMATION M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL A hearty breakfast is included each morning. Getting to Drymen and from Lunch and dinner are not included so you are Pitlochry free to choose from the available options. Most of Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit your accommodations will more than happy to Air Our operating policies, office policies, holidays Glasgow has two airports which are convenient provide a packed lunch on request and this can and tours are all designed to minimise impact for the start of the Rob Roy Way in Drymen. be booked on arrival. Dinner is available either at and maximise benefit to the environment and Glasgow International Airport, west of the city your accommodation or nearby pubs or local communities. restaurants. centre, is only a 30 minute transfer by taxi, whilst Prestwick Airport is 30 miles south of the city and Action & Advocacy Baggage Transfer involves a 90 minute transfer by taxi. We believe that by engaging our team and Your bags will be transferred from your Pitlochry is approximately 2 hours to Edinburgh clients in environmental and community projects accommodation as per your itinerary and moved Airport and 3 hours to Glasgow International we can make a real difference. onto your next overnight accommodation. We Airport by taxi. ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to Carbon & Communities 20kg per person. Consider getting one way tickets into Glasgow Travel and our business activity does of course for Drymen and out of Edinburgh for Pitlochry. If Equipment contribute to carbon output and climate change. this is not cost effective get a return flight to and We have put several policies in place to minimise Your information pack has a detailed equipment from Glasgow. our carbon footprint. list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and Rail / Bus Sensitive & Sustainable waterproof clothes and a day pack. From Glasgow, take a bus direct to Drymen from Buchanan Street Bus Station with the journey Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that Dogs taking one hour. There are also further services our holidays are sensitive to the community you with one change in Balloch. are visiting and sustainable over the long term. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate walkers with dogs as many of the From Pitlochry a direct train to either Edinburgh accommodation providers do not accept pets. or Glasgow takes only 2 hours CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Recommended Reading Road Cars can be left in Drymen in a public non secure We are justifiably proud of our reputation for Walking in Scotland - Lonely Planet car park. To retrieve you car at the end of the outstanding holidays on the Rob Roy Way. You walk will require a taxis transfer or the use of can read numerous customer reviews on our Scotland: The Story of a Nation - Magnus public transport via Perth and Glasgow which website to get a good idea of what to expect from Magnusson could take as much as 4 hours. Macs Adventure on the Rob Roy Way.

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THE ROB ROY WAY

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ABTA Member Statement PRICE & AVAILABILITY HOW TO BOOK Macs Adventure Holidays is a Member of ABTA. Availability Once you have read all the information in this ABTA and ABTA factsheet or on our website and decided on your Members help This walking holiday is best enjoyed between preferred itinerary, visit our website or give us a April and October. You can start on any date that holidaymakers to get the most from their travel call to confirm availability. You can then book by and assist when things don’t go according to suits your travel plans and you will find up to date any of the following methods: availability on our website. The Rob Roy Way is plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard very popular so it is best to book as far in Book Securely Online: www.macsadventure.com of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. advance as you are able to. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Telephone: +44 (0) 141 530 8886 Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to Price Fax/Post: Download or request a booking form you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 Detailed up to date prices for all our Rob Roy and post it to Macs Adventure, 44 Speirs Wharf, 0581 www.abta.com Way Holidays are available on our website Glasgow, G4 9TH, UK or fax it to +44 (0) 845 here... 527 5688 Activity Scotland Code of Conduct Included Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on Macs Adventure is a +44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email: member of the Activity  Hand picked bed and breakfast [email protected] if you have any Scotland Association, accommodation in en suite rooms wherever queries and one of our expert customer service possible. the trade association team will be happy to help. which supports and  Door to door baggage transfer. promotes activity providers in Scotland. Macs  A detailed info pack and guidebook with map BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Adventure abides by the Activity Scotland Code for the group leader. of Practice, which ensures that your activities are  Emergency telephone support from our office safely and professionally organised, comply with in the event of a problem. Financial Security the law and are financially protected. Excluded In accordance with "The Package Travel,

Package Holidays and Package Tours  Travel to the start or from the finish of the walk. Regulations1992" all passengers booking with Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the  Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks. initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all  Travel Insurance. monies paid to us, including repatriation if  Personal Equipment. required (this insurance will not cover repatriation to the country of origin for the passengers Taxi transfers or public transport should you  outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or need to skip a stage. curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd