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The Highlands of Scotland are a joy to behold and in this great railway journey we combine the glorious West Highland rail route with the fabulous ‘Harry Potter’ Jacobite steam train, steaming over Glenfinnan Viaduct to Mallaig.
View Dates & Book4 days from £509
DEPARTS
Monday 10 May 2021
Monday 09 August 2021
Monday 06 September 2021
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
A magical Scottish rail adventure
Travel the glorious West Highland Line - "Railroad to the Isles"
Cruise Loch Linnhe, relaxing in search of seals and porpoise
Take the famous Harry Potter steam train journey aboard the "Jacobite"
Soar to the heavens - experience stunning views on the Ben Nevis range by cable car
Enjoy a wee dram at Ben Nevis Distillery: Slàinte Mhath good health!
Also included in your Tour Fare:
Dinner every evening in your hotel
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage
DAY 1
For customers travelling with the Railtrail 'rail inclusive' package, we meet in Glasgow, where we take an early evening meal before boarding our train for the glorious journey past lochs, through forests and over mountains and moors that is the spectacularly scenic West Highland Line to Fort William. Customers booking the Tour Base fare join at the Alexandra hotel, Fort William and dine independently before meeting the tour group upon their arrival later this evening.
DDAY 2
We cruise Loch Linnhe - a lovely sea loch - looking out for seals and porpoises, diving birds and perhaps a golden eagle. Upon our return to Fort William we have time for lunch and to wander the shops, before we take our tour of the fascinating Ben Nevis whisky distillery, concluding with a wee dram. We then soar skyward in a Nevis Range Gondola on our adventure to experience stunning panoramic views of the Highlands and Ben Nevis itself.
B, DDAY 3
Today our Railtrail adventure continues aboard the Jacobite steam train* to Mallaig, journeying over the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct, capturing the views of Bonnie Prince Charlie's monument, Loch Shiel and Loch Eilt, before the line turns north with astonishing vistas to the Atlantic coastline of golden white sands. There is time to explore the harbour town of Mallaig, with its majestic views across to the Isle of Skye, before we return to Fort William on our great railway journey of dramatic and captivating scenes.
B, DDAY 4
The beautiful rail journey from Fort William back to Glasgow concludes our holiday for those returning by rail, passing across remote moors and through the glens to Loch Lomond and finally along the shores of the Clyde as we approach Glasgow for homeward trains.
*In the unlikely event of the steam train being unavailable we reserve the right to substitute a diesel train or undertake the journey by road coach..
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
HOTEL
Alexandra Hotel, Fort William
Situated close by the railway station this comfortable Victorian villa hotel offers all rooms en suite with TV and radio, telephone and hospitality tray. The dining room is proud of its locally sourced Table dHôte menu.
FARES
Fare Region | First | Standard |
London: Euston | £899 | £709 |
Greater London | £915 | £725 |
South of England | £955 | £749 |
East Anglia | £955 | £749 |
South West | £925 | £745 |
Heart of England | £809 | £665 |
Midlands | £795 | £665 |
Yorkshire | £729 | £635 |
North East | £705 | £619 |
North West | £759 | £635 |
South Wales | £845 | £689 |
North Wales | £809 | £675 |
Scotland | N/A | £649 |
Join & Leave at Hotel £519
£10 Tour Discount for holders of National Railcards
AUGUST Departure Supplement £70
SEPTEMBER Departure Supplement £40
Single Room Supplement £85
3 nights bed, breakfast & Table dhôte evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage
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