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............. A 4 night Highland Walking / Cycling Break
Loch Tay and Killin

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

 

Highland View
Price (based on 2 people sharing a room) £200.00 per person
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)
Above Balquhuidder
 

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