Rob Roy Nature Reserve is a 2,017-hectare area adjoining the southern tip of Canberra's suburbs, offering a diverse and largely forested landscape for outdoor pursuits. This rugged region features an undulating terrain with very steep sections, rocky and grassy slopes, and Mount Rob Roy, its highest point at 1,094 meters above sea level. The reserve provides a rich environment for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more, making it a significant destination for outdoor activities.
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125
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14.1km
04:49
760m
760m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.25km
01:51
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.14km
01:34
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.75km
03:10
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440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.31km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.98km
00:37
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.9km
02:25
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770m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22.7km
01:24
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.2km
02:59
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:32
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.0km
01:14
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36.1km
01:36
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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01:30
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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21.2km
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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19
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33.1km
02:21
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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26.4km
02:16
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10.4km
00:33
50m
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.7km
01:18
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rob Roy Nature Reserve offers various outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Mountain biking. Routes cater to different fitness levels, from easy loops to strenuous trails. More information can be found in the Hiking in Rob Roy Nature Reserve and Cycling in Rob Roy Nature Reserve guides.
Mount Rob Roy is the reserve's highest point, reaching 1,094 meters (3,589 feet) above sea level. Big Monks, at 916 meters (3,005 feet), is another prominent trigonometric survey point. The reserve is heavily forested, and the Rob Roy-Lanyon Falls can be a spectacular sight when water is flowing.
The reserve offers hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels, including easy loops. Family-friendly options are available for those seeking less strenuous walks. Specific routes can be explored in the Easy hikes in Rob Roy Nature Reserve and Family-friendly hikes in Rob Roy Nature Reserve guides.
Rob Roy Nature Reserve features routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. Moderate bike rides are primarily on paved surfaces, though some routes include unpaved and challenging sections. Guides such as Cycling in Rob Roy Nature Reserve and MTB Trails in Rob Roy Nature Reserve provide more details.
The highest point in Rob Roy Nature Reserve is Mount Rob Roy, which reaches an elevation of 1,094 meters (3,589 feet) above sea level. The summit offers filtered views, while other vantage points provide expansive vistas of southern Tuggeranong and the Murrumbidgee River valley.
Rob Roy Nature Reserve is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.88 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, Rob Roy Nature Reserve offers hard, strenuous hiking routes that may require very good fitness and potentially off-trail navigation. Some walks involve significant elevation gain, such as an 11-mile (18 km) loop with approximately 3,280 feet (1,000 m) ascent and descent. These routes can include steep, slippery, or unstable surfaces.
Komoot offers several guides for Rob Roy Nature Reserve, including Hiking, Cycling, Road Cycling, Running Trails, and MTB Trails. There are also guides for Easy hikes and Family-friendly hikes.
Rob Roy Nature Reserve is ecologically significant as part of the Canberra Nature Park. It provides crucial habitat connectivity with other protected areas and protects important woodland bird habitat. The reserve also contains critically endangered Yellow Box–Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Woodland and vulnerable species like the Pink-tailed Worm-lizard.
Official government information for Rob Roy Nature Reserve is available through Parks ACT, which is part of the ACT Government. The general website to find information about Canberra Nature Park reserves, including Rob Roy, is parks.act.gov.au.
The reserve is accessible, and komoot offers a guide specifically for Hikes from bus stations in Rob Roy Nature Reserve. This suggests that public transport options are available to reach certain access points of the reserve.

