The Rob Roy trail offers an accessible hiking experience, highlighted by well-marked paths and varying weather conditions. Essential gear includes sturdy footwear and layered clothing for humidity. Preparing for first aid and ensuring dinner reservations are important. Booking accommodations well in advance is recommended to enjoy the adventure fully.
Well today was a really good one – the walk for the first couple of miles was again on asphalt (yuck) and uphill, but then once you get off of that it was a great trail/road then a formal trail with mushy / muddy spots and everything you could want in a trail. We did about 2000 vertical feet today – climbing across the nearby mountain to then descend into another loch. But once away […]
Well the hike today turned into a little more than we were thinking – we took a detour to see Rob Roy’s grave (see pics) – who was a notorious outlaw in this region, so fitting for us to go visit, especially wince we are hiking the “Rob Roy Trail”. Today started with a little misty/rain – and that was fine but then add a little wind and it was pretty cold. Of course you […]
Dear gentle reader… you’ll be excited to learn that our two traveling souls woke up in Aberfoyle to a brisk morning, prepared to encounter rain, but that never happened and the sun came out and it was a great day indeed! (ha if you get the reference…) So the hiking today is mostly on logging roads – and a lot of the forest has been harvested – so you’re walking through a bunch of torn […]
After a delightful breakfast and a smooth ride to Drymen, the author settles into a cozy inn. They express gratitude for their blog followers and reflect on the ease of traveling in the area, especially with English signage. The day includes a hike with scenic views of Loch Lomond and some amusing local anecdotes. Tomorrow's weather looks promising for hiking.
Traveling Outlaws 