Great Scottish Railways
Great Scottish Railways
Book NowJoin us as we head to Newtonmore within the Cairngorms National Park for our Great Scottish Railways tour. Discover Scotland’s scenic splendour onboard The Jacobite Steam Train, described as one of the World’s greatest train journeys, this 84-mile round trip takes you through impressive scenery starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, Over the iconic 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct, passing Morar and the silvery beaches used in the films ‘Highlander’ and ‘Local Hero’. Take a trip through the stunning Highlands on the heritage Strathspey Steam Railway travelling the 10-mile scenic route from Aviemore to Broomhill through Boat of Garten. Travel coast to coast across the Highlands in the shadows of mountains and forests, beside bright lochs and wide-open moors as you journey the Kyle Line from Inverness to the shores of Loch Alsh, finishing with magnificent views of Skye.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Scotrail - Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh return journey (N.B this is not a steam train).
Aviemore to Broomhill return journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway
Jacobite Steam train journey 2nd class with West Coast Railways Fort William to Mallaig return
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£125.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to the Balavil Hotel in the Cairngorms National Park, with a suitable lunch stop en-route, arrive to a warm Scottish welcome while your case is taken to your room.
Tuesday
An early start today for a wonderful two-and-a-half-hour scenic journey across the 'Top of Scotland'. The line meanders by mountains, lakes and lochs into the west coast port of Kyle of Lochalsh. There's time for lunch and to enjoy the views across to the Isle of Skye before making the return rail journey back to Inverness.
Wednesday
Today we travel to Aviemore, spend some free time in the beautiful mountain town, with sights reminiscent of a Swiss ski village. Today's highlight is a journey on the Strathspey Railway, a heritage steam railway that runs for 10 miles along heather covered moorland with the Cairngorm Mountains as its backdrop.
Thursday
Today we travel to Fort William to join 'The Jacobite' steam train for what is undoubtedly one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. The 42-mile journey to the fishing port of Mallaig passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar, and the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. Travel over the famous 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct (as featured in the Harry Potter films) overlooking Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument. The train may pause on the viaduct, time permitting, to allow you to take in the magnificent view. Once stopped in Glenfinnan station there will be time to stretch your legs and, if you wish visit the West Highland Railway Museum located in the restored station building. Beyond Glenfinnan are the beautiful villages of Lochailort, Arisaig and Morar. Passing Morar you can see the silvery beaches used in the films Highlander and Local Hero. In Mallaig take time to explore and have lunch before joining the train for your return journey back to Fort William.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast to bid a fond farewell to our Scottish hosts, begin our journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | £125.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use |
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| Hotel | Balavil Hotel, Main Street, Newtonmore PH20 1DL |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Balavil Hotel is located in Newtonmore inside the Cairngorms National Park. The hotel boasts a swimming pool, sauna and onsite bar. Guest bedrooms are comfortable modern rooms, a great place to relax following a busy day exploring. |
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TV |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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