Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

L and ’ s E nd to J ohn O’G roats

Experience a fantastic coast to coast adventure from Land’s End to John O’Groats crossing three countries with many of the UK’s greatest scenic rail journeys along the way. Journey through England, Scotland, and Wales visiting iconic locations, exploring beautiful cities, and discovering picturesque scenery on a tour that has it all!

DAY 1 Journey from your home station to Falmouth and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Royal Duchy Hotel, our base for the next three nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, we begin our excursions by travelling through the charming, unspoilt Cape Cornwall en route to Land’s End, the westernmost point of England famous for its unique location, natural beauty, and stunning scenery. We continue our round trip stopping at the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole , before returning to Falmouth in time for our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 3 Today is spent at leisure to explore Falmouth. You could relax on one of the spectacular beaches, stroll through the award-winning green spaces, or visit Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 13 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Visit Land’s End, famous for its unique location ★ Journey alongside the fabulous sea wall at Dawlish ★ Visit the world’s first great luxury liner, Brunel’s SS Great Britain ★ Wander along waterside paths and ancient city walls in Chester ★ Journey on the picturesque Welsh Highland Railway & Ffestiniog Railway ★ Cruise across the breathtaking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct ★ Enjoy the beautiful Llangollen Railway through the Dee Valley ★ Visit the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway plus the fascinating Lakeland Motor Museum ★ Relax on a leisurely cruise on Lake Windermere ★ Unwind in the heart of the Scottish Highlands at Bridge of Orchy ★ Steam across the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct on the Jacobite Steam Train ★ Take in the lovely scenery through the Great Glen alongside Loch Ness ★ Enjoy free time to explore Inverness ★ Touch the top of the country at John O’Groats

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Land’s End

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DAY 7 After breakfast, we make the short journey by road to the Llangollen Canal for a breathtaking aerial cruise across one of the ‘Seven Wonders’, the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Crossing 126ft above the River Dee, it is the highest and longest aqueduct in Britain and a World Heritage site. Afterwards, we continue by road to Llangollen with time to look around the delightful town before a thrilling return train ride along the beautiful Llangollen Railway through the Dee Valley returning to the hotel in time for our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 8 Today, we leave Chester and board our train heading to the beautifully picturesque Lake District . On arrival at Windermere Station, we transfer to the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway where we enjoy a leisurely cruise to the southern tip of Lake Windermere, a visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum, and a vintage train journey through the picturesque Leven Valley. Afterwards, we continue to Kendal for our overnight stay at the Stonecross Manor Hotel where we enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) *Note: Our luggage will be transferred from Chester to Bridge of Orchy therefore you will require an overnight bag in Kendal. DAY 9 After breakfast this morning, our journey north continues via the West Coast Mainline into Glasgow where we have free time to enjoy our lunch and explore the city before travelling on the first section of the West Highland Line, dubbed one of the world’s greatest railway journeys.We travel through wonderful watery landscapes as we skirt the Firth of Clyde, Loch Long, and Loch Lomond before climbing

the fantastic attractions including Maritime Museum, Falmouth Art Gallery, and Pendennis Castle. (B,D) DAY 4 After breakfast, we cross through Cornwall to Devon travelling by rail alongside the famous sea wall at Dawlish before continuing into Bristol for our overnight stay at the Leonardo Hotel. We visit the attractive harbour plus the Being Brunel Museum and the SS Great Britain , the ship that changed the way we travel forever, exploring the ship’s story and the engineer behind it before returning to the hotel for our evening meal. (B,D) *Note: Our luggage will be transferred from Falmouth to Chester therefore you will require an overnight bag This morning, we head to the station which marks the beginning of our adventure northward as we travel through the beautiful Heartland of England to Chester . Here, we transfer to the Mill Hotel & Spa, our base for the next three nights, and this afternoon, we can stroll to the ancient City Walls or Roman Gardens before our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 6 Today, we transfer along the North Wales Coast to Caernarfon where we board the magnificent Welsh Highland Railway for a scenic rail journey climbing into Snowdonia, twisting around forests to Beddgelert and through the much-treasured beauty of the Aberglaslyn Pass. At Porthmadog, we enjoy some free time for lunch before we embark on the Ffestiniog Railway for a narrow-gauge adventure climbing steep gradients to the unique landscape of Blaenau Ffestiniog before returning to the hotel for our evening meal. (B,D) in Bristol. DAY 5

Cape Cornwall

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