Trossachs Trail
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About the Trossachs Trail
This journey through the Trossachs links Loch Tay with Loch Lomond, exploring hidden recesses of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first national park. The Trossachs Trail - Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park walking holiday is in four fascinating chunks; 45 miles of tantalising pure magic. Crossing the best known areas of national park gives a really good impression of its rich diversity. We walk routes which were much frequented in past times by tinkers, traders and drovers but now are quiet, wild places. It's just great!
Due to the nature of the accommodation used on this holiday, early booking (more than 8 weeks in advance) is strongly recommended.
Trossachs Trail - Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: After assembling in Stirling we head to Killin on the shores of Loch Tay, from where we start our journey along the Trossachs Trail - Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park walk. We follow the river Dochart back from Loch Tay, through Killin, to Ledharrie; a wee warm up before the journey to follow. (~8ml / 12km, 200m ascent). After our stroll we head to our accommodation.
Day 2: Continue today up over the Irishman’s Pass and down Kirkton Glen to Balquhidder where we should have time to look around Rob Roy McGregor’s burial site. We finish off by walking up to Balimore giving us a good start for tomorrow. (~8mls / 12km, 555m ascent).
Day 3: Today’s journey takes up and over into Glen Finglas and down to Brig o’Turk. (~10mls / 16km, 450m ascent) about half way on our Trossachs Trail - Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park walk.
Day 4: Onward and upward; round by Loch Achray, up Glean Riabhachan and over the high pass on the side of Ben Venue, to descend down to Loch Ard and the attractive village of Kinlochard. (~9mls / 14km, 600m ascent).
Day 5: Now for the final chunk of the journey of our Trossachs Trail - Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park walk. We weave a way through the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park to reach the ancient trading route round the side of Ben Lomond and taking us down to the shores of Loch Lomond at Rowardennan. (~10mls / 16km, 530m ascent). After a wee celebration locally we return to Stirling to arrive there before 18:00.
Trossachs Trail - what's included?
Your walking holiday includes:
- 4 guided walking days along the Trossachs Trail - Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park walk
- 4 nights guest house accommodation (alternative accommodation available)
- Full Scottish Breakfasts
- Transport from and back to Stirling
- Daily transport as required and for baggage
- Qualified Leader
- Personalised Certificate
Group Size:
The minimum group size is 6. The maximum number of participants per leader is 10.
Group Bookings & Private Guiding
Additional dates or spaces are available for group booking and private guiding by arrangement. Please phone us on 01786 445 703 or complete the Special Enquiry form.
Early Bird Bonus
Book your holiday more than 12 weeks in advance to claim 5% off.
You must quote “Early Bird 08” promotional code on your booking form as the discount will not be automatically applied.
Book Your Trossachs Trail
How would you like to pay for your CNDo Scotland activity?
If you would prefer to pay by:
- Cheque - download our postal booking form.
- Credit/Debit card securely online - use the form below
| Dates | SRS | Price | Spaces (?) | |
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| 2 - 6 December | £65 | £415 |  |
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| 31 March - 4 April | £60 | £429 |  |
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| 28 July - 1 August | £60 | £429 | |
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| 1 - 5 September | £60 | £429 |  |
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| 6 - 10 October | £60 | £429 | |
If our dates for the Trossachs Trail don't suit or you have a small group - please contact us.
Self Guided Extensions
Extend your holiday in Scotland for a few extra days planning your own explorations. We'll arrange the accommodation, neccessary transport and provide you with a dossier of tantalising information.
Check out the Self Guided Extensions available for this holiday.
Recommended Reading
To get the most from the Trossachs Trail you may wish to do some background reading prior to departure.
Books which you may find informative are:
- Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in History and Legend by P.J.G. Ransom
- The Trossachs: History and Guide by William F. Hendrie
- Loch Lomond & the Trossachs; including Rob Roy Country by Rennie McOwan
Maps which you may find informative are:
