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Loch
Tay and Killin
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This short break combines
two days walking and one day cycling in the Trossachs, one of the loveliest
parts of the highlands, but so easy to get to from either
Glasgow or Edinburgh. Starting and finishing at Callander, the first
two days take you over mountain passes frequented by the highland legend
and cattle chief, Rob Roy McGregor, passing by 3 splendid freshwater
lochs. Then you have a day making your way back to your starting point
by mountain bike on good off-road cycle tracks through glens and alongside
lochs and fast flowing rivers.
A perfect way to enjoy a few days
in the peace and tranquility of the Scottish Highlands. As
with all of our holidays and short breaks, accommodation is in good
quality Bed and Breakfasts or small Hotels. Prices include, accommodation,
written maps and guides, fitted mountain bikes, and door to door luggage
transfer.
Itinerary
| Day
1 |
Arrive
Callander - One
hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow by car (or we can arrange transfers
from Stirling or the airports or advise on appropriate public transport).
Overnight in Callander (you can leave your car here while you walk). |
| Day 2 |
Brig
o' Turk to Balquhidder (16 km) A short transfer by car, then a walk
through Glen Finglas and over a pass to Glen Buckie, overlooked
by the distinctive Ben Ledi. Arrive at Balquhidder, once the home
of Rob Roy McGregor, and now his burial place by the side of Loch
Voil (overnight Balquhidder) |
| Day
3 |
Walk
from Balquhidder to Killin (12
miles) Over Kirkton Glen by another mountain pass by a beautiful
little lochan (ideal for a picnic), then down into Glen Dochart
and through woodland to Killin on the edge of Loch Tay. (Overnight
Killin) |
| Day 4 |
Your
mountain bike will be ready for you to leave in the morning for
a 40 kilometre off-road cycle ridethrough wonderful mountain scenery
back to Callander. You can also go off route on some quiet country
lanes to explore the banks of Loch Earn or Loch Voil. (Overnight
Callander) |
| Day
5 |
Depart
Callander |
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| Price
(based on 2 people sharing a room)
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£200.00
per person |
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Getting
There
By
Air - Flights o Glasgow and Edinburgh
are available from Easyjet,
British
Airways, and KLM, among others.
By Rail - Stirling
is the nearest rail station, accessible in 5 to 6 hours from London.
By Road - From M74 to south of Glasgow, then M90 towards
Stirling - Or from Newcastle - A1 to Edinburgh (bypass) - M9 towards
Stirling - From near Stirling follow signs for A84 (Crianlarich)
to Callander. You can leave your car at Callander.
Local Public Transport- There
are regular buses from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling to Callander.
Contact Make Tracks and we will provide details and timetables.
Transfers - Transfers
are available to and from from Stirling Glasgow or EdinburghTrain
Stations, and from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports. Return costs per
party of up to 4 people are £140.00 (Edinburgh), £160.00
(Glasgow) or £50.00 (Stirling) |
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Above
Balquhuidder
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