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Bridge of Orchy Hotel

© Ruthin Castle Hotel © Castle of Mey

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 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 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 greatmountain 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

The Glory of the Jacobite Steam Train

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furthest inhabited place on mainland Britain from Land’s End, which lies some 876 miles away. Today we also visit the Queen Mother’s Castle of Mey 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 return homeward by train over the Cairngorm Mountains to Edinburgh and the South. (B)

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FARE REGION FIRST STANDARD RC London: Kings Cross £1985 £1805 -£20 Greater London £2015 £1825 -£20 South of England £2015 £1825 -£20 East Anglia £2050 £1845 -£25 South West £2020 £1825 -£20 Heart of England £2005 £1825 -£20 Midlands £2035 £1820 -£20 Yorkshire £2050 £1835 -£20 North East £2050 £1830 -£20 North West £2040 £1820 -£20 South Wales £2120 £1845 -£25 North Wales £2060 £1840 -£20 Scotland £2025 £1830 -£20 Join & Leave at Hotels £1695 Single Room Supplement £450 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, radio, TV and free WiFi. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and beauty salon.

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Tregenna Castle Resort, near St Ives

A 4* hotel and resort with a fabulous range of facilities, including heated outdoor pool, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, plus tennis, badminton and squash courts and even an 18 hole golf course. Tregenna’s Woodland Walk through some of its 72 acres is also a great place to unwind amidst nature. Ruthin Castle, Ruthin Steeped in history, having welcomed royalty and nobility, Ruthin Castle is a beautiful rustic woodland retreat amidst acres of parkland within the Clwydian Range.

Ruthin Castle Hotel

Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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