Lady of the Lake Trail 
About the Lady of the Lake Trail
Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake" was first published in May 1810. The power of the written word is as strong now as it was inspiring 200 years ago. Our route follows in the notional steps of "The Chase", linking the powerbase of Stirling Castle to its historic hinterland, the wild, rugged landscape of Loch Katrine and the Trossachs, where hid the fair Ellen. The landscapes may have changed a little since 1810; but their power remains to inspire the mind, soul and heart. Join us and see for yourself.
The route leads out from the castle ramparts through the surrounding countryside to Doune, then up and over the slopes of Uamh Bheag gazing down to fair Glen Artney. Then the "The Chase" begins in earnest, down through Callander and the stepping stones of lochs, leading to the rugged landscapes of the Trossachs (Na Trosaichean) and Loch Katrine itself. We finish with a sail on Loch Katrine. What better way to end a mythical.
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Book Your Lady of the Lake Trail Walking Holiday
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- Cheque/bank draft - download our postal booking form.
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| Dates | SRS | Price | Spaces (?) | |
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| 2-5 April 2010 | £60 | £375 |  |
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| 7-10 May 2010 | £60 | £375 |  |
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| 1-4 June 2010 | £60 | £375 | |
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| 17-20 Sept 2010 | £60 | £375 | |
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.
Lady of the Lake Trail - Brief Itinerary:
Meet: Stirling train station at 09:30 or C-N-Do Scotland office at 09.45.
Return: Stirling at approximately 17.00
Day 1: Starting at the ramparts of Stirling Castle, we go down past the beheading stone and the old Bridge of Stirling, by highways and byways and the Allan Water, and slopes of Strathallan to Doune Castle. (~9mls / 14km).
Day 2: Today we head by the banks of the River Teith, heading up by rough Moorland, onto Uamh Mhor ;then westwards to cross the Keltie Water and down to Callander. (~12mls / 20km).
Day 3: In contrast to the high ground and wideopen views, today we wander by the stepping stone of lochs and byways to Achray. (~ 9mls / 15km).
Day 4: Our final meander by Achray Water and the craggy pass of Na Troiseachan leads to Loch Katrine itself, to finish our exploration. A sail on Loch Katrine provides ample opportunity to view the drama of the loch and mountains looming over Fair Ellen’s Isle. After our sail we head back to Stirling via the Duke's Pass and Aberfoyle.(~ 6mls / 10km)
Lady of the Lake Trail - what's included?
Your walking holiday includes:
- Qualified Walking Group or Mountain Leader
- 4 guided walking days
- 3 nights guest house or hotel accommodation
- Full Scottish Breakfasts
- Loch Katrine Boat Trip
- Transport from and back to Stirling
- Daily transport as required and for baggage
Group size:
- Minimum number:
- 6
- Maximum number per leader:
- 11
Recommended Reading for the Lady of the Lake Trail
To get the most from your walking holiday you may wish to do some background reading prior to departure.
Books which you may find informative are:
- The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott
- The Trossachs: History and Guide by William Fyffe Hendrie
Maps which you may find informative are:
Ways & Trails
- Section Overview
- Lady of the Lake Trail
- William Wallace Way
- Kintyre Way
- Sutherland Trail
- West Highland Way
- Trossachs Trail
- A Cape Wrath Trail
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