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Highland Adventure

Experience a magical Scottish rail adventure on this fantastic short break in Fort William combining the glorious West Highland Line with the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Highlands on the Nevis Range Gondola, cruise across Loch Linnhe, and indulge in a tour and tasting at the Ben Nevis Distillery.

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4 days from £699

 

DEPARTS

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Tuesday 23 June 2026

Tuesday 22 September 2026

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Marvel at spectacular Highlands Mountain scenery

  • Journey by train on the stunning West Highland Line

  • Cruise Loch Linnhe in search of seals and porpoise

  • Enjoy a tour and tasting at the fascinating Ben Nevis Distillery

  • Soar to the heavens and experience stunning views on the Nevis Range Gondola

  • Marvel at spectacular Highland scenery

  • Steam on the famous "Harry Potter" Jacobite train to Mallaig

  • See the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument at the head of Loch Shiel

  • Cross the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct

 

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • 3 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal

  • Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Glasgow and, on arrival, we board our private coach for a stunningly picturesque journey onwards along the length of Loch Lomond and climbing high through Glen Falloch into Crianlarich. From here, the trees are left behind as we climb to the Bridge of Orchy and continue through the infamous Glencoe with spectacular coastal views as we arrive in Fort William and the Alexandra Hotel, our hotel for the next three nights, where we check in and enjoy our evening meal together.

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DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, we enjoy a cruise on Loch Linnhe, a scenic loch with an abundance of wildlife such as seals, porpoises, otters, and perhaps a golden eagle. On our return to Fort William, we have some free time to take lunch and explore the quaint shops before we take a tour of the fascinating Ben Nevis Distillery. We will learn about the vibrant history of one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland concluding with a tasting of their whisky and, afterwards, we will soar skyward in the Nevis Range Gondola on a scenic ride to experience stunning panoramic views of the Highlands and Ben Nevis itself before returning to the hotel in time for our evening meal.

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DAY 3

Today, our adventure continues aboard the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig journeying over the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct, capturing the views of Bonnie Prince Charlie's monument, Loch Shiel, and Loch Eilt. There is time to explore the picturesque harbour town of Mallaig, with its majestic views across to the Isle of Skye, before we return to Fort William for our final evening meal together.

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DAY 4

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Fort William and travel by train along the stunning West Highland route journeying past Ben Nevis, through Monessie Gorge, and over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor. This is an incredibly beautiful and leisurely journey with wonderful views of this remote and uninhabited countryside back through Crianlarich to Glasgow in time for our homeward journeys.

*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.

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B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

HOTEL

The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William

Located on the shores of Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and close to the railway station, the Alexandra Hotel features a homely bar with an open fire and a spacious restaurant offering locally sourced dishes. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

 

FARES

Fare Region

First*

Standard

London: Euston

£1,255

£955

Greater London

£1,275

£975

South of England

£1,329

£1,005

East Anglia

£1,329

£1,005

South West

£1,415

£1,089

Heart of England

£1,159

£949

Midlands

£1,175

£949

Yorkshire

£1,105

£919

North East

£1,029

£879

North West

£1,105

£899

South Wales

£1,255

£999

North Wales

£1,185

£955

Scotland

N/A

£855

Join & Leave at Hotel

£699

Single Traveller Supplement

£80

Deposit

£75

 

*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.

 

June Departure Supplement £180

September Departure Supplement £250

 

3 nights’ bed, breakfast & 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

 

Leisurely Tour Suitability Description

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