Railtrail 2026 Main Brochure

DAY 1 Journey from your home station to Falmouth and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Royal Duchy Hotel, our hotel 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 journey 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 together. (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 the fantastic attractions. (B,D) DAY 4 After breakfast, we cross through Cornwall to Devon travelling alongside the famous sea wall at Dawlish and continuing into Bristol for our overnight stay at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel. We visit 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 in Bristol. DAY 5 This morning, we head to the station and begin our adventure northward as we travel to Chester and transfer to the Mill Hotel & Spa, our hotel for the next three nights. This afternoon, we can stroll to the ancient City Walls or Roman Gardens ahead of our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 6 Today, we transfer 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 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) DAY 7 After breakfast, we make our way to the Llangollen Canal for a breathtaking aerial cruise across 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 free time 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 journey by rail to Windermere Station where we transfer to the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway for 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 Riverside 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 to Glasgow to travel 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 into the western Highlands to Bridge of Orchy where we check-in to our hotel for our two-night stay and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 10 Today, we transfer to Fort William to continue our adventure aboard the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train 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 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 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 meal. (B,D) DAY 13 Today, we spend the day at leisure to relax at the hotel or discover Inverness at your own pace. 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. (B,D) DAY 14 After breakfast, we bid farewell to Inverness and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys. (B) *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.

14 Days from £3595

DEPARTS Thursday 3 September 2026

ACTIVITY LEVEL

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 ★ Journey on the picturesque Welsh Highland Railway & Ffestiniog Railway ★ Cruise across the breathtaking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct ★ Visit the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway plus the fascinating Lakeland Motor Museum ★ Unwind in the heart of the Scottish Highlands at Bridge of Orchy ★ Steam across the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct on the Jacobite Steam Train ★ Touch the top of the country at John O’Groats Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 13 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

FARE REGION FARES

FIRST* £3935 £3949 £3979 £3965 £3985 £4005 £3979 £3975 £3969 £3969 £4105 £4005 £3959

STANDARD

London: Out - Paddington Rtn - Kings Cross Greater London South of England

£3829 £3839 £3855 £3845 £3845 £3865 £3835 £3835 £3835 £3829 £3875 £3855

East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

HOTELS Royal Duchy Hotel, Falmouth DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol Mill Hotel & Spa, Chester Riverside Hotel, Kendal Bridge of Orchy Hotel, Bridge of Orchy Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness For further information and to book your place... Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk Call: 01538 382323 Email: enquiry@railtrail.co.uk £3825 £90 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £3685 Single Traveller Supplement £995 Deposit £360 *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 Scotland

Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway

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