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Fort William & The Jacobite

Resort - Fort William the Jacobite

Overview

Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. Our journey takes us across the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct, as seen the Harry Potter films which overlooks Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument. Beyond Glenfinnan are the beautiful villages of Lochailort, Arisaig and Morar and we travel past Morar and the silvery beaches used in a number of famous films. Our destination is Mallaig, a port in Lochabar, where you can watch the ferries going to and from the Scottish islands, enjoy some freshly caught seafood, or browse the craft shops, before re-boarding the Jacobite to return to Fort William.

Prices from

£585 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 433

Tour: Fort William & The Jacobite

Resort: Fort William the Jacobite

Days: 8

Date Travelling: 10 August 2024

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Croit Anna Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Isle of Skye

  • A scenic journey takes us along Loch Lochy, then past the Five Sisters of Kintail to the much photographed Eilean Donan Castle. We continue to Kyle of Lochlash and across to the Misty Isle with a short tour of Skye visiting Portree, famous for its colourful cottages and then onto Broadford nestled below Ben na Calliach.

Day 3 - Loch Ness & Inverness

  • Take in the spectacular scenery of the Highlands as we travel along the shores of infamous Loch Ness to reach Inverness. Admire the brooding mountains, green hills and vast expanse of Loch Ness as we make our way to the 'capital' of the Highlands - a vibrant and bustling city located at the top of the Great Glen.

Day 4 - Day at Leisure

Day 5 - Day at Leisure

Day 6 - The Jacobite Steam Railway

  • Enjoy a splendidly nostalgic steam journey along the West Highland Line aboard the famous Jacobite Steam Railway - one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. Cross the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct which overlooks Loch Shiel. There will be some free time in the fishing port of Mallaig before we rejoin the Jacobite for our return journey.
  • Please Note: for operational reasons the journey along the West Highland Line may be onboard standard diesel services.

Day 7 - Day at Leisure

Day 8 - Return Travel

Croit Anna Hotel

In an idyllic position on the shores of Loch Linnhe, there are spectacular views across the Loch from the hotel’s restaurant, bar and lounge and from many of the bedrooms. Just three miles from the centre of Fort William, the hotel provides an excellent base in which to relax. In the resort you can ride the spectacular West Highland line, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys, enjoy a cruise on Loch Linnhe, where you can learn about the areas rich history whilst taking in spectacular views. The hotel features a large restaurant, cosy quiet lounge and a bar with a dancefloor, where entertainment can be found most evenings. The outdoor terrace provides a great location to enjoy a drink, whilst admiring the stunning scenery and Loch, with its air of mystery. This hotel has no lift.

Contact Details

Croit Anna Hotel
Achintore Road

Tel No: 01397 702268

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