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Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
The smell of pine woods. Clean waters. Silence. Loch Lomond. A national park. Rob Roy. Relax. This is the gateway to the Highlands.
- Scotland’s first national park
- Stay on the magnificent Gartmore House estate
- Great introduction to Scotland
Detailed information
| For greater flexibility, holidays at our partner hotels, such as Aberfoyle, operate on a Half Board basis - picnic lunches can either be bought from the hotel or local shops. To reach the walks we'll use a variety of transport which is payable locally. |
| Classic Walking programme details |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two walks for varying abilities each day.
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Day 1: arrival day |
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Day 2: from Gartmore House both walks explore the forests and waterfalls surrounding the delightful town of Aberfoyle with its views to Ben Lomond.
Day 3: follow the Rob Roy Way from Aberfoyle to Callander with views down to Loch Venachar and north to the Highlands. On the harder walk we traverse the two Munros of Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’Chroin from Loch Earn, a classic highland day.
Day 4: the easier walk follows the line of the old railway up lovely Glen Ogle to the little market town of Killin, home of the sparkling Falls of Dochart. The harder walk traverses the ‘Corbett’ Ben Ledi high above beautiful Loch Lubnaig before descending to the market town of Callander.
Day 5: free day - explore the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park or simply relax in the lovely surroundings of Gartmore House.
Day 6: the easier walk may include a short cruise on Loch Katrine and visits nearby Loch Achray. The harder walk reaches the summit of the fine hill, Ben Venue, then explores the high ground above scenic Loch Katrine.
Day 7: the week finishes by the ‘bonny, bonny banks’ of Loch Lomond. The easier walk follows a section of the world-renowned West Highland Way along the shores of the loch whilst the harder walk takes us to the summit of Ben Lomond.
Day 8: departure day |
Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the
walks at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to
the views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further
information will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection
of walks will be made by your walking leaders.
Local transport to and from walks
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday. Please allow £45-50
per week, excluding your free day.
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| Footpath information |
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Easier Walks: 6-9 miles with up to 1,250ft of ascent in a day. Walking by loch and glen on generally good paths, but with a few rougher sections. |
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Harder Walks: 9-14 miles with up to 3,900ft of ascent in a day. Walking on rough mountain terrain, occasionally off paths, with some steep ascents and descents. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| Sat 9 May 2009 |
£479 |
| Sat 30 May 2009 |
£479 |
| Sat 4 July 2009 |
£479 |
| Sat 15 August 2009 |
£479 |
| Sat 22 August 2009 |
£479 |
| Sat 19 September 2009 |
£479 |
Single room supplement: £6 per night
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| Climate Information |
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| April |
3°C |
11°C |
| May |
6°C |
14°C |
| June |
9°C |
17°C |
| July |
10°C |
18°C |
| Aug |
10°C |
18°C |
| Sept |
9°C |
15°C |
| Oct |
6°C |
12°C |
| Dec |
2°C |
8°C |
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| Travel to resort |
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By Road: 30mins from the M9 at Stirling. Ample free parking is available in the grounds.
By Train: There are regular trains to Stirling, about 30mins from Glasgow or 50mins from Edinburgh. The 20 miles journey to Gartmore House can be made by taxi (allow £27 per journey - less if shared).
By National Express Coach: to Stirling. See www.nationalexpress.com
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| What the holiday includes |
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- 7 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half Board - Breakfast & evening meals.
- Services of 2 HF Holidays' leaders.
- 5 guided walks.
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| Where you'll stay |
GARTMORE HOUSE
Originally built in 1793, by the great Scottish architect William Adam, Gartmore House has played its role in history. The poet Robert Burns once wrote and entertained in the lounge, and the house saw many of Scotland’s most influential politicians pass through. The second half of the 20th century saw it occupied by the army, then a religious order and now it is a successful conference and holiday centre. As well as spacious public rooms, there are 23 sympathetically decorated en-suite bedrooms, many with views across the 75-acre estate. |
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