Railtrail Annual Brochure 2020

J ohn O’G roats

Llangollen – Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

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coastline of golden white sands with distant views of Rhum and Eigg. Enjoy time in Mallaig with views across the sea to Skye . (B,D) DAY 9 Leaving Bridge of Orchy behind, we transfer through the dramatic Great Glen , alongside serene Loch Ness , on our way to Inverness for a three night stay at the Palace Hotel. (B,D) DAY 10 The original of Sir Michael Palin’s Great Railway Journeys of the World, the Kyle Line to Kyle of Lochalsh , awaits today. Another journey of a lifetime, the Kyle Line connects Scotland coast to coast across great mountain plateaux before the wonderful coastline emerges, with Skye’s brooding Cuillin Mountains in the distance. (B,D) DAY 11 Our final excursion completes a wonderful coast to coast odyssey, travelling 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, which lies some 876 miles away. Today we also visit a traditional Highlands

The Glory of The Jacobite Steam Train

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distillery before returning by road to Inverness to reflect on a tour crossing three countries between the two farthest points, with a host of new and exciting experiences in between. (B,D) DAY 12 Our grand tour concludes as we make our homeward journeys, our cameras filled with coast to coast adventures. (B)

DEPARTS

Tuesday 15 September 2020

FARES

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FIRST STANDARD

London: Out Paddington Return King’s Cross Greater London

£2629 £2645 £2669 £2679 £2625 £2689 £2675 £2679 £2669 £2669 £2779 £2699 £2669

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Heart of England

Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales

Scotland £2419 £10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £2299 Single Room Supplement £525

First Class Supplement (for rail during the tour where first class seating is available)

£139

11 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal 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 Hotel Porterage Bridge of Orchy Hotel Situated on the West Highland Way, overlooked by mighty Beinn Dorain mountain, the recently renovated Bridge of Orchy Hotel occupies a position of remote, untouched beauty. Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness Overlooking the River Ness, a short stroll from the city centre, this superior quality, traditional Scottish hotel has well appointed bedrooms all en-suite with hospitality tray, TV and free WiFi. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and beauty salon.

Railtrail Tours from Coast to Coast

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HOTELS

Royal Duchy Hotel, Falmouth Set on landscaped grounds beside the sea, this chic 4-star hotel was built in 1893, one of Falmouth’s first hotels. The en-suite rooms here all feature free Wi-Fi and flat- screen TVs. You may wish to unwind in the hotels indoor heated pool or sauna. Queen Hotel, Chester We have booked the Executive Rooms in this centrally located hotel. Located directly opposite the railway station, the Queen Hotel is characterised by its elegance and Victorian heritage. The en-suite executive bedrooms offer free WiFi, flat screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water.

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

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