Trossachs Trail

Programme

Day 1: Arrival in Callander

Individual arrival in Glasgow/Edinburgh. You will take the bus to Callander in the heart of the Trossachs National Park. The area in the southern Highlands is popular with cyclists, hikers and day trippers, the lively little town with its pretty Victorian houses offers a variety of welcoming cafe’s, pubs and shops. Take a walk to Bracklinn Falls, the idyllic waterfall is a popular local beauty spot. Accommodation: Callander

Day 2: Callander to Aberfoyle

The first stage follows part of the Rob Roy Way along picturesque Loch Venachar and through the forests of the Trossachs beneath the Menteith Hills. Rob Roy MacGregor, the Scottish Robin Hood, was an outlaw who later became a folk hero. Follow the trek along quiet lochs, woodlands and through open moorland until you reach the Victorian town of Aberfoyle. Walk: 9.5 miles, 4.5-5.5 hrs, Accommodation: Aberfoyle

Day 3: Aberfoyle to Brig o’Turk

The route follows the Highland Boundary Fault through parts of the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Enjoy the views over the surrounding mountains and follow the easy path to Brig o’Turk, where you can end the day with a drink at the cosy Byre’s Inn. Walk: 9 miles, 4.5 hrs, Accommodation: Brig o’Turk

Day 4: Brig o’Turk to Balquidder

Today’s walk crosses the romantic Finglas valley, the historic hunting ground of Scottish kings. Since 1996 the Woodland Trust is looking after the area and organising reforestation projects. From Brig o’Turk you will walk along Finglas water reservoir at the foot of Ben Vane. At the end of the valley the path ascents to Beinn an t-Sidhein, a steep-sided hill that shelters Strathyre from the westerly winds. Follow the River Balvag for another hour and you will reach Balquidder, todays destination. Walk: 13 miles, 6.5 hrs, Accommodation: Balquidder

Day 5: Balquidder to Callander

The last sections of this tour leads you through the lush Strathyre valley back to Callander. For most of the day you will follow the shores of Loch Lubnaig, the “crooked loch” lies between Ben Ledi and Ben Vorlich. Enjoy the stunning mountainous panoramas, often reflected in the dark and still waters of the loch. Celebrate the end of your tour in one of Callanders lively pubs. Walk: 12.5 miles, 6.5 hrs, Accommodation: Callander

Day 6: Departure

Take the bus from Callander back through the Trossachs National Park to Glasgow/ Edinburgh where your tour ends. Individual departure.

Services

Tour includes

• 5 overnight stays in 3-4* B&B accommodation (en-suite)
• Scottish breakfast
• luggage transfer from/to Callander
• bus transfer Glasgow/Edinburgh – Stirling
• bus transfer Stirling– Glasgow/Edinburgh
• Trossachs Trail map
• Comprehensive info pack including leisure and restaurant recommendations
• 24/7 emergency hotline

Not included

• flights
• lunch and dinner

Optional add-ons

• £69 pp additional night in Edinburgh/Glasgow, double/twin room in B&B accommondation (+ £41 pp single supplement)
• £89 pp additional night in Edinburgh/Glasgow, double/twin room in hotel accommondation (+ £61 pp single supplement)

Additional Information

Duration: 6 days
Participants: from 1 pax
Start: Edinburgh/Glasgow
Finish: Edinburgh/Glasgow

When deciding on your travel dates, please bear in mind that we require at least 6 weeks to prepare. Every trip is meticulously planned and organised, and the information pack is compiled with great care and attention. We also have to allow time for the information pack to be delivered (postal delivery can take on average 4 weeks in Europe). If you do want to travel at short notice, please contact us by email. Thank you for your cooperation!

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