Rob Roy Country Short Break
Sample the Rob Roy Way on a short self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Rob Roy Country Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/rob-roy-country-short-break
A short circular walk from Callander exploring the fantastic scenery of Rob Roy Country.
From £350 per person
Starting and finishing in the bustling little town of Callander, this delightful short walk explores the hills and glens nestled in the heart of Rob Roy Country.
The walk begins by following the Rob Roy Way past the Falls of Leny and beautiful Loch Lubnaig to Strathyre, before heading along the west bank to Balquhidder, where Rob Roy lies buried close to the ruins of the old kirk.
The trail then heads for the village of Brig o' Turk through two wild and remote glens dotted with the ruins of abandoned settlements, before meandering along the shores of Loch Venachar back to Callander.
Visiting the historic sites associated with Rob Roy MacGregor, Scotland’s most notorious outlaw.
Exploring the delightful towns of Callander and Balquhidder, each with their own unique charm and insightful history.
Enjoying a short break and discovering the wild hills and glens of this remote area of Scotland.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRSB | A circular trail beginning at Callander | 3 days walking | £350 |
Please note that the day's walk from Balquhidder to Brig o' Turk traverses remote moorland with no visible paths. Map reading and compass skills are essential in poor weather.
Travel to Callander where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Callander to Balquhidder. 14 miles (22.5km)
Balquhidder to Brig o' Turk. 10 miles (16km)
Brig o' Turk to Callander. 9 miles (14.5km)
Depart from Callander after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Well organized, including travel package, book, hotel arrangements and luggage transfers for a care-free holiday. Well-arranged and care-free.”Mr Beelaard, Netherlands
“Very well organized and great accommodation, thanks for a good experience.”Ms Lamphuttha, UK
“We highly appreciated that you managed to organize our tour on very short notice!”Mr Pliakas, Switzerland
“Thank you so much for setting up our walking holiday on the Rob Roy Country Short Break. The Bed and Breakfasts worked out really well for us, with comfortable rooms, especially appreciated before and after hiking, and the breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. The taxi service for picking us and returning us to our hike locations worked out very well, often ready and waiting for us and helping us figure out the time frames for completing the day of walking to meet them. Our luggage was always waiting for us or dropped off when we were dropped off at the Bed and Breakfast… The maps and written descriptions of our walking routes worked out really well. The Moorlands were the most challenging part, but also some of the most beautiful areas to explore. The accommodations worked out very well and so did the driver pick-ups and returns to the trails when needed. The hike booklet descriptions were very helpful for finding our way and the downloadable map for our phone worked well to check ourselves… We would definitely recommend your services for those wanting a bit of support/luxury when enjoying a walking holiday.”Mrs Schulzrinne, USA