The route was devised in 2001 by two walking enthusiasts, Jacquetta Megarry and the late John Henderson, and is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026.

The main spine runs for 79 miles (128 km) through some of Scotland’s finest lochs and glens. The wilderness extension through Glen Almond and Glen Quaich adds an extra 17 miles. Most walkers complete the Rob Roy Way in 6-8 days and most cyclists in 2-4 days.

The route goes through Loch Ard forest to Aberfoyle, then runs beside Lochs Venachar, Lubnaig, Earn and Tay. It passes interesting aqueducts, viaducts and a 3600 year-old stone circle. The terrain is a mixture of forest tracks, cycleway, disused railway trackbed and moorland paths. The Way goes through a succession of friendly villages with welcoming pubs and B&Bs.

This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy the Rob Roy Way:

• details of distance, terrain and food/drink for walkers and cyclists
• eight-page section for the extension via Glen Quaich
• visitor attractions, side-trips and mountains to climb including Ben Ledi
• planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane
• concise biography of Rob Roy MacGregor
• background on pre-history, heritage and wildlife
• detailed mapping on 18 pages at 1:50,000
• in full colour, with 120 colour photos
• rucksack-friendly and on rainproof paper.