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DAY 1

We arrive in Cornwall in

Falmouth

for three nights at

the fabulous Royal Duchy Hotel. Here we check in and

relax ahead of dinner together. (D)

DAY 2

We begin our excursions by travelling through

charming, un-spoilt Cape Cornwall en route to

Land’s

End

, the westernmost point of Cornwall and England.

Our round trip then continues, calling in at the lovely

fishing village of

Mousehole

, before returning to

Falmouth. (B,D)

DAY 3

A leisurely day allows you to relax in Falmouth. (B,D)

DAY 4

We head to Falmouth station which marks the

beginning of our adventure northwards. Travelling in

the class of your choice once we reach the main line,

we cross through

Cornwall

into

Devon

, cruising by

rail alongside the famous

sea wall at Dawlish

. Heading

through the Southwest, we travel through the beautiful

Heartland of England changing trains at Birmingham

New Street. At

Chester

we make our way to the

lovely Queen Hotel where we will be based for three

nights. (B,D)

Travel coast to coast from Land’s End to John O’Groats, including many of Britain’s

great scenic rail journeys along the way. Explore England, Scotland & Wales on a one

off, once in a lifetime, grand rail tour of mainland Britain!

Lands End, Cornwall

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★

Relax in Falmouth, Cornwall

★

Visit Land’s End & Cape Cornwall

★

Marvel at the Welsh Highland Railway & the

Ffestiniog Railway

★

Enjoy the Llangollen Steam Railway & a Canal

Cruise

★

Unwind in the heart of the Scottish Highlands at

Bridge of Orchy

★

Steam across Glenfinnan Viaduct on the

Jacobite Steam Train

★

Take in the lovely scenery through the Great

Glen alongside Loch Ness

★

Stay at the original Railtrail hotel, the Palace in

Inverness

★

Enjoy Dave’s original ‘Great Railway Journey’ on

the Kyle Line

★

Touch the top of the country at John O’Groats

Fares

From

£2289

DAY 5

Our coach transfers us along the North Wales Coast

Caernarvon

, where we board the magnificent

Welsh Highland Railway

for a steam hauled journey

climbing into Snowdonia, twisting around forests to

Beddgelert and through the much treasured beauty of

the

Aberglaslyn Pass

. At

Porthmadog

we enjoy some

free time for lunch before we embark on the

Ffestiniog

Railway

for a

narrow gauge steam adventure

, climbing

inland to the unique landscape of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

(B,D)

DAY 6

We make the short journey by road to the

Llangollen

Canal

, where we take a breathtaking aerial cruise

across one of the

‘Seven Wonders of the Canals’

the spectacular

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

. Crossing 126

ft above the River Dee, it is the highest and longest

aqueduct in Britain and a World Heritage site. We

continue to

Llangollen

for a little free time to look

The Spectacular Welsh Highland Railway

Also included in your Tour Fare:

★

Dinner every evening

★

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home

Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

★

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

★

Hotel Porterage

around the delightful town before a

heritage diesel

train ride

along the beautiful Dee Valley. (B,D)

DAY 7

Our journey north continues in the class of your

choice via the West Coast Mainline into Glasgow.

Here we continue in Standard Class on the first

section of the

West Highland Line

, dubbed one of the

world’s greatest railway journeys. The first part of the

journey is dominated by wonderful watery landscapes,

as we skirt the

Firth of Clyde, Loch Long

and

Loch

Lomond

, before climbing into the western Highlands

Bridge of Orchy

, where we spend two nights at

the beautifully renovated Bridge of Orchy Hotel. (B,D)

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