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Romantic Highland Railways
Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in dramatic Highland scenery as we take you on three famous railway journeys. The West Highland line featuring the Glenfinnan Viaduct made famous by the Harry Potter movies. A short but sweet steam train journey from Aviemore on a lovingly restored locomotive, one of the Cairngorms little gems. Finally take the thrilling journey on the Kyle line between Skye and Dingwall to appreciate the dramatic scenery. A true showcase of Scotland's best rail journeys.
Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in dramatic Highland scenery as we take you on three famous railway journeys. The West Highland line featuring the Glenfinnan Viaduct made famous by the Harry Potter movies. A short but sweet steam train journey from Aviemore on a lovingly restored locomotive, one of the Cairngorms little gems. Finally take the thrilling journey on the Kyle line between Skye and Dingwall to appreciate the dramatic scenery. A true showcase of Scotland's best rail journeys.
Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore
The Highlander Hotel is located in the village of Newtonmore in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park and offers friendly service and quality food. The hotel consists of 2 main areas, the public area which has a reception, comfortable lounge, bar and restaurant and the second area where the 85 en suite bedrooms are located. Although the hotel does not have a lift, all of the public areas and many of the bedrooms are on the ground floor. Regular entertainment.
Day 1
A morning departure as we head north via Carlisle, Stirling and Perth to our hotel, The Highlander at Newtonmore. Dinner in the hotel.
DDay 2
After breakfast we make the short trip to the Highland Folk Museum, an open air museum reflecting on life in Scotland from the 1700s up to the mid-1900s. Enjoy free time in Aviemore before a journey on the Strathspey Railway. Based in the heart of the Highland's this premier heritage railwa y welcomes you aboard vintage carriages hauled by a lovingly restored locomotive whilst admiring the rugged scenery. Dinner at the hotel.
B, DDay 3
After breakfast we head to Dingwall and join the Scotrail Kyle Line train for a journey to the Kyle of Lochalsh, described by Michael Palin as 'one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world'. Our coach will meet us at Kyle, on our return to Newtonmore we have time for a photo opportunity at Eilean Donan Castle. Dinner in the hotel.
B, DDay 4
Today we head via Loch Laggan and Spean Bridge to Fort William. Here we join the famous Jacobite steam train for the journey to Mallaig, one of Europe's most popular rail journeys with beautiful views of lochs and mountains, cross the renowned Glenfinnan Viaduct before arriving in the fishing port of Mallaig, time at leisure for lunch before joining our coach for the journey to Fort William by the" road to the Isles", a complete contrast to the train journey. Dinner on our return to Newtonmore.
Day 5
We leave our hosts at the Highlander hotel for the return journey home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Price Includes:
4 nights bed & breakfast
3 course dinner each night
Excursions
Single journey on the Jacobite Steam Train
Single journey on the Kyle Line
Single journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway
Visit to the Highland Folk Museum
Entertainment
Luxury air conditioned coach travel
Single Room Supplement £100.00
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton Bus Station | Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street |
| Alfreton, Watchorn Island | Alfreton,Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop |
| Barlborough, Rose & Crown | Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub |
| Barnsley, Eldon Street | Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema |
| Bolsover Market Place | Bolsover Market Place |
| Carlton in Lindrick | Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby |
| Carlton in Lindrick. | Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk |
| Chesterfield, Beetwell St | Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office |
| Clay Cross, Church Layby | Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street |
| Clowne Tesco | Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby |
| Clowne,End of Gapsick Ln | Clowne, The end of Gapsick Lane |
| Creswell | Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road |
| Creswell Bingo Hall | Creswell, Bingo Hall, Elmton Road |
| Creswell Black Diamond | Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY |
| Creswell, Skinner Street | Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery |
| Creswell. | Creswell, Juntion of Sheffield Rd/Elmton Rd |
| Derby, Full Street | Derby Full Street, Premier Inn |
| Doncaster, Ward Bros | Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale |
| Eckington, Bus Station | Eckington, The Bus Station |
| Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road | Edwinstowe, Bus stop end of Mansfield Rd/Fifth Ave |
| Hodthorpe WMC | Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club |
| Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop | Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop |
| Hucknall, Ogle Street | Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park |
| Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub | Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street |
| Langold, The One Stop | Langold, The One Stop |
| Langwith Junction | Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd |
| Langwith Junction. | Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds |
| Langwith, The Gate Hotel | Langwith, The Gate Hotel |
| Leicester | Charles Street / Corner of Halford Street |
| Loughborough | Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub |
| Mansfield Woodhouse. | Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane |
| Mansfield, Walkden Street | Mansfield, Layby Opp Walkden St Car Park Entrance |
| McArthur Glen | McArthur Glen Shopping Centre |
| Nottingham, Mount Street | Nottingham NG1 6HG Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way |
| Ollerton, | Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road |
| Ollerton, The New Plough | Ollerton, The New Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS |
| Retford Market Place | Retford Market Place, Outside Greenwoods |
| Rhodesia, Tylden Way | Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way |
| Rotherham, Mecca Bingo | Rotherham, The Mecca Bingo, Corporation Street |
| Sheffield The Penny Black | Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1 |
| Shirebrook, Ashbourne St | Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court |
| Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop | Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop |
| Sutton Lammas Centre | Sutton Lammas Centre |
| The Sidings | The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane |
| Warsop Church | Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60) |
| Warsop Library, High St | Warsop Library, Bus Stop, High Street |
| Warsop Motor Company | Warsop Motor Company |
| Whitwell Bakestone Moor | Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue |
| Whitwell Mini Market | Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street |
| Whitwell Southfield Lane | Whitwell, End of Southfield Lane |
| Whitwell Square | Whitwell Square |
| Whitwell The Spar Shop | Whitwell The Spar Shop, Bakestone Moor |
| Worksop B&Q | Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane |
| Worksop Bingo Hall | Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall |
| Worksop Community Church | Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church |
| Worksop Eyres Corner | Worksop, Eyres Corner |
| Worksop Gateford Road | The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road Worksop |
| Worksop Larwood Health | Worksop, Larwood Health Centre |
| Worksop Pelham Street | Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton |
| Worksop St Annes Church | Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue |
| Worksop Three Legged | Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane |
| Worksop, Cannon Hotel | Worksop, The Cannon Hotel S81 7AD |
| Worksop, High Hoe Road | Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge |
| Worksop, Innings Pub | Worksop, The Innings Pub bus stop, Gloucester Road S81 ORS |
| Worksop, Johnsons Depot | Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est |
| Worksop, Kilton Hill | The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill |
| Worksop, Opposite Tesco | Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road |
| Worksop, Plantation Hill | Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton, |
| Worksop, Priory Church | Worksop, Priory Church Car Park |
| Worksop, Stubbing Lane | Worksop, End of Stubbing Lane, Newcastle Avenue |
| Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 | Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop |
