Review
"Practical and easy-to-use guides full of relevant information and advice."
Product Description
This long-distance walk from Drymen to Pitlochry was developed by Rucksack Readers in partnership with walking enthusiasts. It runs for 79 miles (126 km) along some of Scotland's finest lochs and glens, using historic footpaths, a cycle route, forest tracks and some minor road. Many places are linked with Scotland's most famous outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734). The Way offers superb views, and is less crowded and less strenuous than the West Highland Way. It is not fully waymarked as such, but the book gives detailed directions and most of the route is straightforward. Walkers are advised always to carry a compass, but are unlikely to need it unless walking an exposed section in winter. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: background on Rob Roy MacGregor, history, heritage and wildlife; summary of each section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops; drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels (1:110,000); visitor attractions and hills to climb (Munros, Corbetts and Grahams); planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane; foreword by Lord Steel of Aikwood; in full colour, with over 60 photographs; waterproof paper throughout.
About the Author
Jacquetta Megarry is an enthusiastic walker turned publisher. She devised the Rucksack Reader format in 2000 to suit the needs of hikers, and in 2001 she developed the route of the Rob Roy Way in partnership with another keen walker. Since the first edition was published in 2002 she has been in dialogue with walkers who have used the route, and has made many revisions as a result. Rennie McOwan is an experienced author and broadcaster known best for his adventure novels for children and non-fiction on Scottish themes. He holds an honorary doctorate from Stirling University and is an honorary member of the Clan Gregor Society. He rewrote the book's material about Rob Roy MacGregor for the second edition.
