Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

Dawlish Seawall

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into the western Highlands to Bridge of Orchy, where we spend two nights at the Bridge of Orchy Hotel. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Today, we transfer to Fort William to continue our adventure aboard the magnificent Jacobite SteamTrain to Mallaig journeying over the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct, capturing the views of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s monument, Loch Eilt, and Loch Shiel. There is time to explore the picturesque harbour town of Mallaig , with its majestic views across to the Isle of Skye, before we retrace our steps to the hotel in time for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 11 After breakfast this morning, we leave Bridge of Orchy behind and transfer by road through the dramatic Great Glen and alongside the serene Loch Ness on our way to Inverness for a three-night stay at the Palace Hotel. (B,D) DAY 12 Today, our excursion completes a wonderful coast to-coast odyssey as we travel northwards through stunning coastal Sutherland and into Caithness for a visit to John O’Groats , the furthest inhabited place on mainland Britain from Land’s End, some 874 miles away. Afterwards, we enjoy a visit to a traditional Highlands distillery for a fascinating tour and tasting before returning by road to Inverness in time for our evening

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Mousehole, Cornwall

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to make use of the hotel’s spa facilities, explore the Highland scenery and iconic castles of Inverness, take an excursion to spot the Loch Ness Monster, or ride the Kyle Line to the Kyle of Lochalsh (one of the original “Great Railway Journeys of the World). This evening, we reconvene at the hotel for our final evening meal together to reflect on our great adventure crossing three countries between the two farthest points, with a host of new and exciting experiences in between. (B,D) DAY 14 After breakfast, we bid farewell to Inverness and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys. (B)

DEPARTS Thursday 04 September 2025

FARES

ACTIVITY LEVEL

FARE REGION

FIRST* £4009 £4025 £4059 £4039 £4059 £4079 £4055 £4049 £4045 £4039 £4185 £4079 £4035

STANDARD

London: Out - Paddington,

£3899

Rtn - Kings Cross Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

£3909 £3929 £3919 £3915 £3935 £3905 £3905 £3905 £3899 £3945 £3925

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

Scotland £3899 £60 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £3750 Single Room Supplement £1299 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 13 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager HOTELS • Royal Duchy Hotel, Falmouth • Leonardo Hotel, Bristol • Mill Hotel & Spa, Chester • Stonecross Manor Hotel, Kendal • Bridge of Orchy Hotel • Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness For further details of our Lands End to John O’ Groats hotels, please visit our website www.railtrail.co.uk

meal. (B,D) DAY 13

Today, we spend the day at leisure to relax at the hotel or discover Inverness at your own pace.You may wish

Inverness Castle

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John O’ Groats

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