EASY TO MODERATE HIKING Killin Strathyre SCOTLAND Pitlochry Aberfeldy Ardonaig Callendar Aberfoyle Dryman West Highlands Glasgow Edinburgh ITINERARY DAY 1: DRYMEN  Arrive and transfer independently to Drymen, where you will meet your group for drinks, orientation and dinner. DAY 2: DRYMEN TO ABERFOYLE  We will commence our inaugural leg of the Way after a filling breakfast, walking eleven miles past the Campsie Fells, through lush forests and along the Loch Katrine water scheme. Arrive in the town of Aberfoyle, renowned for its legendary antique market. We will overnight in a fine and historic B&B on Aberfoyle’s main street. Distance 11 miles. Elevation gain 500 ft. DAY 3: ABERFOYLE TO CALLANDER  Today we walk through the woods and along the Lochan Allt a’Chip Dhuibh. The heavily wooded area is the home to many small waterfalls, and is sure to add at least a spell or two of magic to our day. Arrive in the village of Callander. Tonight we are in an elegant, superior four star hotel. Distance 9.5 miles. Elevation gain 725 ft. DAY 4: CALLANDER TO STRATHYRE   With the singing waters of the Garbh Uisge to our side, we depart Callander and walk upstream along the river until we reach the Falls of Leny. Arrive in the small, welcoming, and peaceful tiny town of Strathyre. The pub at our inn could not be better! Distance 9 miles. Elevation gain negligable. DAY 5: STRATHYRE TO KILLIN  On our walk to Killin, we will traverse a few steady, yet manageable climbs, and pass by Balquhidder, the sight of Rob Roy’s grave. A quick side-trip to the graveyard is easy and enjoyable. In Killin, we arrive at the site that was once the stronghold of the MacNab clan. All that is left of them is a burial ground on Inchbuie island, visible from the bridge that crosses into town. Tonight we stay at a historic B&B. Distance 12.5 miles. Elevation gain 500 ft. DAY 6: KILLIN TO ARDEONAIG  Today we trek across the countryside, with beautiful views of Loch Tay, before arriving in the small hamlet of Ardeonaig, where we will find the excellent Ardeonaig Hotel, with a restaurant that puts its focus on letting local and seasonal produce speak for itself. Distance 11.5 miles. Elevation gain 1850 ft. DAY 7: ARDEONAIG TO ABERFELDY  The patchwork countryside beckons us onwards towards Aberfeldy, as we walk across a ridge that spans across two gorges. Pass the iconic and memorable Taymouth Castle along the way. Near Aberfeldy, we take the time to stop by the Birks o’Aberfeldy, where Robert Burns, the famed poet, composed a number of his verses. Tonight we stay in a superior and historic B&B. Distance 9.5 miles. Elevation gain 1100 ft. DAY 8: ABERFELDY TO PITLOCHRY  We make the final leg of our journey through moorland, forest, and prehistoric stone circles. After our arrival in the town center of Pitlochry, we'll celebrate our last night in the Trossachs over a fantastic dinner and cocktails. Tonight we enjoy another superior four star hotel. Distance 9.5 miles. Elevation gain 1100 ft. DAY 9: DEPART 31 "I am most pleased with Ryder Walker because the people you encounter from start to finish are pleasant and easy to work with. They really care about setting up a quality trip that meets your needs." – Pamela P. *All ground transportation between Drymen and Pitlochery included during tour. Luggage transfer daily (one bag per person). NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make the route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. TRIP RATINGS Easy to moderate hiking up to 12.5 miles with ascents up to 1,850 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 2+ / 4 COMFORT 4/ 4 2/ 4 TERRAIN