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78.4 miles
Distance
7,131 ft
Climb
-7,002 ft
Descent
1,835 ft
High Point
131 ft
Altitude change
64 ft
Altitude min
184 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-36.4%
Grade max
34%
Grade min
38 miles
Distance climb
37 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
The Rob Roy Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails and is very popular with both walkers and cyclists. It runs through many places linked with Scotland’s most famous outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734). The route starts at Drymen (near Glasgow) and ends at Pitlochry in the eastern Highlands, so it takes you away from the crowds following the West Highland Way to some of Scotland’s finest lochs and glens. Its main spine runs for 79 miles (127 km) and is waymarked. There is an optional extra 17 miles if you take the wilderness extension through Glen Almond and Glen Quaich. Most walkers complete it in 6-8 days and most cyclists in 3-4 days.
The route goes through Loch Ard forest to Aberfoyle; heads east and north beside Lochs Venachar, Lubnaig and Tay; and passes through superb scenery, with interesting aqueducts, viaducts and a 3600 year-old stone circle. The terrain is a mixture of forest tracks, cycleway, disused railway trackbed and moorland footpaths. The Way passes through a succession of friendly villages with welcoming pubs and B&Bs.
Detailed Description
Rob Roy Way is a 78 mile popular black route located near Drymen. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 7,131 ft with a max elevation of 1,835 ft then descends -7,002 ft.
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- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 26, 2018)
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Stats
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Distance78 miles
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Avg time71 hr 12 min
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Altitude change131 ft
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Altitude min64 ft
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Altitude start184 ft
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Altitude end315 ft
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Climb1 mile
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Descent-7,002 ft
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Grade max-36.4%
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Grade min34%
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Distance climb38 miles
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Distance down37 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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