Western Highlands and Jacobite Steam Railway

8 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then our comfortable hotel in the north of England for a one night stay.

  Included meals: Dinner

• Day 2: North England to Fort William Area

  We continue our journey north, crossing into Scotland and to the Onich Hotel, on the shores of Loch Linnhe for a five-night stay.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 3: Argyll Coastal Route and Oban

  Today we travel along the beautiful Argyll Coastal Route to reach Oban. Here we will have free time to explore this bustling harbour town which is affectionately known as the 'Gateway to the Isles'.

  Enjoy a stroll around the harbour, perhaps visit the Oban Distillery or the Oban Chocolate Shop or why not take the steep walk up to McCaig's Folly and be rewarded with splendid views of the coast and the outlying islands.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Oban

  

  Included Highlights

  • Oban

• Day 4: Jacobite Steam Railway* and Mallaig

  Admire the spectacular scenery of mountains, lochs and coastline on our nostalgic steam train journey along the world-famous West Highland Line. The scenery along this route is second to none, and we'll also cross the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct which provides magnificent views of Glenfinnan Monument and Loch Sheil.

  There will be some free time in pretty Mallaig before we board the train once more for our return journey aboard the Jacobite Steam Railway to Fort William.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Jacobite Steam Railway

  

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  Included Highlights

  • Jacobite Steam Railway Railway Viaduct
  • Mallaig

• Day 5: Day at leisure

  Enjoy a day to relax today with a free day to do as you please - admire the views of Loch Linnhe from one of the hotel's lounges or gardens, take a walk to nearby Inchree Falls, or perhaps catch the local bus service to Fort William - the 'outdoor capital' of the UK.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 6: Loch Ness Cruise and Glenfinnan

  Our included excursion today takes us firstly to Commando Memorial, a poignant monument that commands spectacular views of the surrounding scenery, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces.

  We continue to Fort Augustus, at the southern-most tip of mighty Loch Ness. Here we take to the waters for a relaxing and informative cruise.

  Later in the day we travel along part of the 'Road to the Isles', following the route of the West Highland Line to make a stop at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. Here you can enjoy the stunning views of the viaduct from below, or perhaps stroll to the magnificent monument on the shores of the loch for some superb photo opportunities.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Loch Ness

  

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  • Commando Memorial
  • Glenfinnan Visitor Centre
  • Loch Ness
  • Fort Augustus

• Day 7: Fort William to North England

  We leave Scotland behind and cross back into England for an overnight stay.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 8:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £99.00 (5 days).