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Rob Roy Way (RRW)

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127 km Length
approx. 6 days Duration
2.450 m Elevation gain
2.400 m Elevation loss
565 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Rob Roy Way

Difficulty
Length 127 km
Elevation gain 2.450 m
Elevation loss 2.400 m
Highest Point 565 m
Lowest Point 20 m · Aberfoyle
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

127 km
2.450 m
2.400 m
565 m
Aberfoyle
20 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

The Rob Roy Way runs for a length of 127 kilometers through United Kingdom.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Rob Roy Way.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in guesthouses/hotels along the way, in a tent/tarp and on campsites.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Rob Roy Way

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Rob Roy Way

Arrival

You will arrive to Rob Roy Way via Glasgow International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Rob Roy Way is via Edinburgh Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • in a tent/tarp
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Rob Roy Way

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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