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Welcome to Hooked on Walking and our lovely circular Scottish walking holiday in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The tour is available as a self led walk which can be started on any day of the week. The terms Lochs Glens and Benns are great Scottish words for great scenic landmarks. Lochs we would know as Lakes , Glens we would know as Valleys and Benns is a term given to mountain up to a certain height. Our fabulous circular walk is in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park which is Scotland’s first National Park which was officially opened in 2003. Loch Lomond is probably one of the most famous Lochs in Scotland ( after Loch Ness ) and the surrounding area to the East of this loch is the region of the Trossachs. 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 as he roamed the Trossachs countryside as a cattle rustler. He was a kind of Scottish Robin Hood taking from the rich and giving to the poor. He is buried only a short distance from our route. The region also has many great Lochs , Venachar , Lubnaig , Earn , Tay , Katrine , Achray to name a few. You will see fabulous views of Scottish hills and mountains ( known as Ben’s ) glistening in the crystal clear Lochs.
Available April to September ( Level 2 self guided tour )
Day 1 Arrive in Callander
Easily reached from Glasgow or Edinburgh by train and bus 
Day 2 Bracklin Falls 10km
An easy day to start with as you take a circular route around the hills of Callander. Climbing first out of Callander and the a short descent to Bracklin falls. Then we follow a circular path taking in the crags behind the town.
50m to 250m
Day 3 Callander to Strathyre 15 km
A beautiful walk alongside the Falls of Leny and Loch Lubnaig to Strathyre 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. Stop for lunch at the local village pub in Strathyre before continuing in the forest to Lochearnhead which is strategically located at the western edge of Loch Earn – a spectacular 14km long Loch. Today you pass very close to Rob Roy McGregor Grave ( short detour ) in Balquhidder the chieftain made famous by the recent film ‘ Rob Roy
Terrain – a few short climbs 70 up 230m down 130m ( maximum height 300m )
Day 4 Strathyre to Brig O Turk 20km
First we follow a minor road to Baliquhidder and visit the tiny village church where Rob Roy is buried. Then we climb over to Glen Finglas and the eventual descent to Brig O Turk. As you descend you will have fabulous views as far as Glasgow 70 km away.
From 140m to 410m down to 50m
Day 5 Brig O Turk Loch Katrine Aberfoyle 19km
Your walk today starts at the pier of Loch Katrine where you board a 100 year old steamer boat for the transfer to the far side of the Loch. Afterwards you take the minor private road only used by local farmers back around the Loch to the pier again. The you board a ancient bus ( Trossachs Trundler ) for the transfer to Aberfoyle.
Some small climbs up 100m
Day 6 Queen Elizabeth Forest Park 14km or 20km
A lovely relaxing walk within the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Visit the Scottish Woolen centre and the many exhibitions with sheep dogs and sometimes with birds of prey.
Some small climbs from 50m to 250m and down to 50m
Day 7 Aberfoyle to Callander 16 km 
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.
Terrain – one climb 20m up 200m down 150m ( Max height 220 m)
Day 8 Holiday Complete
You holiday is complete after breakfast or stay an extra day.
Difficulty: Walks from 4 hours to 5 hours with climbs up to around 450m maximum height
Accommodation: Standard – 3 star Hotels / Guest houses / Inns
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What is Included
- 7 nights Bed and breakfast
- 3 star graded hotels / Guest Houses
- Information Pack
- PHOTO Instructions
- Luggage transfer
- details on tourist attractions
- Details of restaurants for evening dinners
- Taxi transfer Brig O Turk to Loch Katrine
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Extras
- Transport before and after tour
- Single Rooms
- Flights
- Entrance to attractions
- public transport
- Loch Katrine steamer fare
- Lunches dinners and snacks
- Travel Insurance
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2008 Prices
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7 nights Code LTNP
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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 Stirling where you can take a local bus or taxi to Callander. Private car transfers are also available at extra cost.
By Car to Callander , transfers available back to Callander on request ( extra cost )
By Train / Bus to Callander
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