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L and ’ s E nd to J ohn O’G roats

Welsh Highland Railway

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DAY 7 Our journey north continues in the class of your choice via the West Coast Mainline into Glasgow. Here we continue in Standard Class on the first section of the West Highland Line , dubbed one of the world’s greatest railway journeys. The first part of the rail journey is dominated by 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 spend two nights at the beautifully renovated Bridge of Orchy Hotel. (B,D) DAY 8 We transfer to Fort William to join the famous ‘Harry Potter’ Jacobite steam train to Mallaig. Glenfinnan Viaduct , Bonnie Prince Charlie’s monument and Loch Shiel are viewed before bursting out onto the Atlantic coastline of golden white sands with distant views of Rhum an 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 This morning 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 874 miles away.Today we also visit a traditional Highlands distillery before returning by road to Inverness to

Jacobite Steam Train Crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct

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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 11 Our final excursion ends with 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. Here we enjoy a light lunch at the Kyle Hotel before retracing our steps to Inverness. (B,L,D) DAY 12 Today our Railtrail grand tour concludes as we make our homeward journeys, our cameras filled with coast to coast adventures. (B)

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FARES

FARE REGION

FIRST* £3205 £3225 £3249 £3259 £3239 £3269 £3269 £3309 £3305 £3269 £3415 £3299 £3315

STANDARD

London: Out - Paddington Rtn - King’s Cross

£3105 £3115 £3129 £3135 £3105 £3135 £3115 £3129 £3139 £3119 £3149 £3135

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

Scotland £3139 £10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £2959 Single Room Supplement £699 First Class Supplement (for rail during the tour where first class seating is available) £149 *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. 11 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal plus 1 light 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 Hotel Porterage Bridge of Orchy Hotel, Bridge of Orchy Situated on the West Highland Way, overlooked by mighty Beinn Dorain mountain, the recently renovated 4-star Bridge of Orchy Hotel occupies a position of remote, untouched beauty. The hotel has 32 comfortable bedrooms (some of which are located in an annex building), an elegant restaurant, traditional bar, and library lounge. Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness Overlooking the River Ness, just a short stroll from the city centre, this 4-star hotel has well-appointed bedrooms with hospitality tray, radio, TV, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers a stylish bar and restaurant, relaxing lounge and superb newly refurbished leisure club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gymnasium.

Kyle of Lochalsh

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HOTELS

Royal Duchy Hotel, Falmouth Set on landscaped grounds with panoramic views of Falmouth Bay, this chic 4-star hotel was built in 1893 and is one of Falmouth’s first hotels.The en-suite rooms here all feature free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV, dressing gowns, and tea/coffee making facilities.You may wish to unwind in the Situated along the side of the Shropshire Union Canal, the Mill Hotel is a comfortable 3-star hotel. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, private bathroom with shower/tub, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, and free Wi-Fi.The hotel also has a gym, swimming pool, spa facilities, and guests can enjoy dining in the restaurant or relax in bar & lounge. hotels indoor heated pool or sauna. Mill Hotel & Spa, Chester

John O’Groats

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Inverness

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