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Welcome to Hooked on Walking Holidays and our Scottish walking holiday within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This walking we have transverses the National Park from West to East and is available as a self guided walking holiday. This walking holiday takes your through the National Park with fabulous views of the many great Lochs of the region.
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is the first National Park of Scotland which was officially opened in 2003. Loch Lomond is probably one of the most famous Lochs in Scotland ( after Loch Ness ) and the surrounded area to the East of this loch is the region of the Trossachs. Our walk will start just to the south of Loch Lomond and around 30 km from Glasgow. The walk will follow a general north east direction following in some part of the Highland fault which was formed in the Ice age. The total walk 125 km long and can be walked in 7 nights ( we have some shortened sections around Loch Tay on day 6 due to Deer Stalking and lack of accommodation ). The Trossachs region to the east of the National Park is the so called ‘ Rob Roy McGregor ‘ country. Rob Roy a so called Local Hero in some historians eyes and a villain in others roamed the Trossachs countryside. He is buried only a short distance from our route. The region also has many great Lochs , Venachar , Lubnaig , Earn and Tay to name a few. The longest day is 27 km ( 16 miles ) , a fare challenge but this can be reduced by transfer if required. You can reach the start point in Drymen easier by train and bus from Glasgow and you can return easily by train from the tour finish
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Available April to September
Level 2-3 self guided tour
Day 1 Arrive in Dryman
Day 2 Dryman to Aberfoyle 10 miles ( 16 km ) up 120m
Today your walk takes you through Loch Ard Forest with views of Ben Lomond in the distance. The varied forest tracks take you through some old woodland and clearings with wonderful views. Underneath the ground you are crossing the Loch Katrine water system which feeds Glasgow from the near by Loch. Aberfoyle is a wonderful picturesque village with its woolen visitor centre and small animal farm. Often in the summer months you will see exhibitions of sheep shearing , sheep dogs working and even birds of prey.
Day 3 Aberfoyle to Callander 10 miles ( 16 km ) up 150m
You will walk along the Highland fault today with Low lands to the south and high lands to the north . A spectacular walk. Crossing the hills you will have in your view Loch Venachar and Ben Ledi in the distance. With Callander there are many places to eat and visit. Nearby are the woolen mills visitor centres , within the Tourist information centre is the Rob Roy Visitor attraction giving you some further information about this well known local hero.
Day 4 Callander to Lochearnhead 13 miles ( 21 km ) up 180m
A beautiful walk alongside the Falls of Leny and Loch Lubnaig to Strathrye using part of the National Cycle Network as your walk way Wonder at the colours across the Loch as you walk beside it with the sky and tree covered hills reflecting in the water.‘After a break at Strathyre maybe in the local Pub continue onto Lochearnhead sitting at the western end of the great Loch Earn.
Day 5 Lochearnhead to Killin / Ardeonaig 12-16 miles ( 19-23 km ) up 300m
Today you pass very close to Rob Roy McGregor Grave ( short detour ) in Balquhidder the chieftain made famous by the recent film ‘ Rob Roy. From here you have the gentle walk up Glen Ogle to Killin the lovely Highland village sitting on the Falls of Dochart. We also use an alternative stop part way along Loch Tay in a very roma ntic hotel and fabulous restaurant run by an award winning chef. During the months of September to November it is not possible to stay in Ardeonaig due to Deer Stalking.
Day 6 Killin / Ardeonaig to Aberfeldy 12 - 16 miles ( short option available ) 19-24km up 600m
If staying in Killin during the deer stalking period we will transfer you too Ardeonaig where you can continue the walk. If staying in Killin outside this period you will be picked up at lunch time in Ardeonaig and transferred along Loch Tay to Achran where you continue your walk. The longest day along the length of Loch Tay. The route has some fantastic views across the Loch towards Ben Lawres at over 3000 feet. Along the way you will pass the Scottish Crannog centre showing life on the Loch during the iron age.Kenmore at the far end of the Loch is a wonderful historic village to stay for the night. 
Day 7 Aberfeldy to Pitlochry 11 miles ( 18 km ) up 300m
Firstly on some minor roads and tracks before climbing over the moorlands to Pitlochry and across the Fish and Dam Ladder. Pitlochry is also a bustling Victorian town greatly used in the 1800’s by the rich gentry from Edinburgh and Glasgow, now a busy holiday town. Two distilleries nearby to visit along with the beautiful Blair Castle a short bus ride away. Its well worth staying an extra night in Pitlochry to maybe recover and visit the Castle.
Day 8 Holiday Complete
You holiday is complete after breakfast or stay an extra day.
Difficulty: Walks from 5 hours to 7.5 hours with climbs up to around 600m on a few days. Some days and gentle in terrain
Accommodation: 3 and 4 star guest houses and hotels
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What is Included
- 7 nights Bed and breakfast
- 3 & 4 star STB graded hotels / Guest Houses
- Information Pack
- PHOTO Instructions
- Luggage transfer
- details on tourist attractions
- Details of restaurants for evening dinners
- Transfers as per schedule
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Extras
- Transport before and after tour
- Single Rooms
- Flights
- Entrance to attractions
- public transport
- Lunches dinners and snacks
- Half board available on request
- Travel Insurance
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2008 Prices
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7 nights Code RR
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Single Person
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£545
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Per Person based on sharing Twin / Double room
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£420
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How to get there
By Plane to Edinburgh or Glasgow airport where trains are available to Dryman and from Pitlochry. Private car transfers are also available at extra cost.
By Car to Glasgow where you can take a train and bus to Dryman , transfers available back to Glasgow on request ( extra cost )
By Train / Bus to Dryman
Private transfers are available from Glasgow train station or International airport to Drymen for £45 for up to 4 persons.
Extensions in Edinburgh or Pitlochry
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