Fort William & The Jacobite 4 Days - Croit Anna
- Duration: 4 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALFD4434W
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Fort William, the “Outdoor Capital of the UK”, is not only an important tourist centre but also a splendid location from which to explore the magnificent Western Highlands. It is situated at the southern end of the Great Glen, on the shores of Loch Linnhe, beneath towering Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. For those who do not feel quite up to the ascent of Ben Nevis, nearby Aonach Mor offers Britain's only alpine cable car, rising over 2000 feet to the Snowgoose restaurant, from where there are spectacular views of the Great Glen. The surrounding countryside has some of Britain’s most spectacular and romantic scenery and its torrid history has produced over 30 battlefields in the Lochaber area alone. As a touring centre, Fort William is unrivalled and our splendid excursion programme makes the best of this with coverage of many of the area's most interesting places.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - 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./nPlease Note: for operational reasons the journey along the West Highland Line may be onboard standard diesel services./n
Day 3 - Half Day Fort Augustus
Enjoy a trip through some of the Highland's most spectacular scenery as we make our way along the banks of Loch Lochy and Loch Oich to reach Fort Augustus. Situated at the southernmost tip of Loch Ness, this charming town provides brilliant views of the infamous loch and the Fort Augustus Locks that lead from the Caledonian Canal into the vast expanse of water - a sight to behold!/n
Day 4 - 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.