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Western Highlands and Jacobite Steam Railway
One of the greatest railway journeys in the world, travel in style aboard the famous Jacobite Steam Railway from Fort William to the fishing port of Mallaig. Admire the spectacular mountains, lochs and coastline from this iconic railway which crosses the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct along the way.
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5 days from £699pp
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- 4 nights hotel and Scottish breakfast and 4 evening meals (5-day breaks from North)
- 5 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 5 evening meals and 2 overnights stays in northern England with breakfast and evening meal (8-day break from South)
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 5 or 8 day itinerary
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Onich Hotel, Loch Linnhe for four nights.
Included Meals
- Dinner
There will be some free time in pretty Mallaig before we board the train once more for our return journey aboard the Jacobite Steam Railway to Fort William.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Jacobite Steam Railway
- Mallaig
We continue to Fort Augustus, at the southern-most tip of mighty Loch Ness. Here we take to the waters for a relaxing and informative cruise.
Later in the day we travel along part of the 'Road to the Isles', following the route of the West Highland Line to make a stop at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. Here you can enjoy the stunning views of the viaduct from below, or perhaps stroll to the magnificent monument on the shores of the loch for some superb photo opportunities.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Glenfinnan Visitor Centre
- Commando Memorial
- Loch Ness
- Fort Augustus
Today we travel along the beautiful Argyll Coastal Route to reach Oban. Here we will have free time to explore this bustling harbour town which is affectionately known as the 'Gateway to the Isles'.
Enjoy a stroll around the harbour, perhaps visit the Oban Distillery or the Oban Chocolate Shop, or why not take the steep walk up to McCaig's Folly and be rewarded with spendid views of the coast and the outlying islands.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Oban
Return home.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then our comfortable hotel in the north of England for a one night stay.
Included Meals
- Dinner
We continue our journey north, crossing into Scotland and to our Scottish base hotel for a 5night stay
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today we travel along the beautiful Argyll Coastal Route to reach Oban. Here we will have free time to explore this bustling harbour town which is affectionately known as the 'Gateway to the Isles'.
Enjoy a stroll around the harbour, perhaps visit the Oban Distillery or the Oban Chocolate Shop or why not take the steep walk up to McCaig's Folly and be rewarded with splendid views of the coast and the outlying islands.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Oban
There will be some free time in pretty Mallaig before we board the train once more for our return journey aboard the Jacobite Steam Railway to Fort William.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Jacobite Steam Railway Railway Viaduct
- Mallaig
Enjoy a day to relax today with a free day to do as you please - admire the views of Loch Linnhe from one of the hotel's lounges or gardens, take a walk to nearby Inchree Falls, or perhaps catch the local bus service to Fort William - the 'outdoor capital' of the UK.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
We continue to Fort Augustus, at the southern-most tip of mighty Loch Ness. Here we take to the waters for a relaxing and informative cruise.
Later in the day we travel along part of the 'Road to the Isles', following the route of the West Highland Line to make a stop at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. Here you can enjoy the stunning views of the viaduct from below, or perhaps stroll to the magnificent monument on the shores of the loch for some superb photo opportunities.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Glenfinnan Visitor Centre
- Commando Memorial
- Loch Ness
- Fort Augustus
We leave Scotland behind and cross back into England for an overnight stay.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Return home.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
If travelling from the North of England, you will stay for four nights at the 3-star Caledonian Hotel, Fort William.
If travelling from the South of England, you will stay for five nights at the 3-star Caledonian Hotel, Fort William and will have comfortable overnight stays in Northern England on the outbound and return journeys.
Caledonian Hotel, Fort William
The Caledonian Hotel is located just two miles from the centre of Fort William, between Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis, and is ideally placed for a relaxing stay amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the western Scottish Highlands. The scenery doesn’t stop at the hotel door; you’ll find tremendous views from the recently refurbished bar and lounge area, as well as the restaurant where you can enjoy delicious breakfast and evening meals. The hotel also has a relaxing bar to enjoy a refreshing drink after a days sightseeingLocation: Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RW
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Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Shower over Bath
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
Hotel
- Bar
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Reviews
4.4 Out of 5 ( 5 Reviews )
Reviews
Quality
3.8 / 5
Value for Money
4 / 5
Paul Hara, 1 year ago
Overall the holiday was good except for arriving at hotel to be told there was no porterage. Then the first meal after being on the road from 8:30 was atrocious, no choice at all just some kind of pasta dish that wasn’t even on the hotels menu. After joining the queue to complain at reception we were told that is what shearings had chosen, then sat down in the restaurant to see some people being served fish and chips including the coach driver. Still Waiting for feedback from shearings. This was the only downside of the trip, but it being the first day it made us wonder what we had let ourselves in for.
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Olive Brentnall, 1 year ago
We really enjoyed it. It's the first time we had been to Scotland. Loved the steam train and the boat trip on Loch Ness. Brilliant. Would highly recommend
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Mark Siswick, 1 year ago
The holiday was fine. However, the hotel room was tardy, unkempt and the lack of a daily housekeeping service was below the standard we should and could reasonably accept. The one item that really was unacceptable was the forced and single choice of evening meal on the first night. This wasn’t the doing of the Hotel, but Shearing’s failure to assure a satisfactory n meal was suitable and available for all guests. The assumption that pasta was suitable for everyone, just isn’t good enough. Saying that the food that was served the remainder of our stay was plentiful and of a high standard. The daily trips were well worth the costs. The coach driver was pleasant, polite and charming. Will we go with Shearings again? In all probability, yes.
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Jones, 1 year ago
Onich Hotel was not equiped to accommodate coach parties. Managers were helpful and obliging but short of staff, no porterage and no entertainment. Limited menu choice and Shearings had the audacity to instruct hotel to serve us pasta for evening meal on first night. Outrageous! light not working over mirror, loose skirting boards and insufficient storage space in bathroom with £100 supplement. Overpriced for what we had. Thanks to innovative coach driver we had a trip to Caledonian Hotel for some entertainment due to our isolated location. Jacobite train journey excellent but overall expensive for facilities available and standards did not match the price of coach tour.
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Mr Thompson, 1 year ago
Very well organised driver Phil was brilliant,hotel was very good even though they are still refurbishing the staff and management were excellent couldn't do enough for you.
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