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Rail & Sail in the Western Highlands, Scotland

Rail & Sail in the Western Highlands, Scotland

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Delve into the mysteries of Scotland’s watery depths and explore some of its finest waterways and scenic railway journeys. During your holiday we have included two scenic loch cruises, a visit to the amazing Falkirk Wheel and steam railway journey on the Bo’Ness & Kinneil Railway with afternoon tea and one of the most breath-taking Scottish train journeys from Glasgow to Oban.

Day 1

Travel to Scotland and arrive at the Winnock Hotel where we receive a warm welcome, tonight we have a drinks reception followed by our evening meal.

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Day 2

After breakfast travel into the Trossachs National Park. We travel via Aberfoyle to the beautiful Loch Katrine where we enjoy a 2-hour cruise. Afterwards we visit medieval Stirling, visit the Old Town with its bustling modern city centre boasting the finest concentration of historic buildings in Scotland.

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Day 3

After a leisurely morning we visit the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift in central Scotland. Time to purchase lunch here before our afternoon train ride on the Bo’Ness and Kinneil steam railway. Friendly staff welcome us aboard a historic carriage, the scenery is varied but beautiful all year round. Enjoy an afternoon tea served on board.

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Day 4

Today we head for Glasgow where we join our Scotrail Train for one of Scotland’s most scenic rail routes to Oban. Enjoy this spectacular 3-hour train journey which travels along the Gare Loch, through the Trossachs National Park, and along the shores of Loch Awe and Loch Etive. A journey not to be missed! We have free time in Oban to browse the many shops, opportunity to visit Oban’s chocolate shop and bring home some handmade chocolates!

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Day 5

After breakfast we travel a short distance to the village of Luss which sits on the western shore of Loch Lomond. Afterwards visit Lomond Shores for free time before our 2-hour cruise on the Loch discovering its hidden islands.

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Day 6

Bid farewell to Scotland and return to home area, making suitable comfort stops along the way.

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B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

THE WINNOCK HOTEL, DRYMEN ***

A very warm welcome awaits you at The Winnock, an award-winning hotel located on the village green in pretty Drymen. The hotel has been hosting groups for 30 years and is very successful in delivering quality cuisine, service and entertainment. There is a large, bright restaurant and a relaxing, informal bar. Please Note: There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available (subject to availability).

 

Price Includes:

• 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

• Welcome drinks reception

• Tea/coffee after dinner

• 2 nights live entertainment

• 2-hour cruise on Loch Katrine

• Visit to the Falkirk Wheel

• Journey on the Bo’Ness & Kinneil steam railway with afternoon tea

• A train journey from Glasgow to Oban

• 2-hour Loch Lomond cruise

• Coach excursions as described

• Fully escorted throughout

 

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE

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Barking Station Parade, IG11 8TU
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Barkingside Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA
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Basildon Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon
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Brentwood Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman
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Chalkwell Park Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road
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Chelmsford Victoria Road Victoria Road CM1 1JR
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Collier Row White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ
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Corringham Town Centre Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY
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Cranham Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ
Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park
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Dagenham Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS
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Depot Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh
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Hadleigh Church Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby
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Harold Wood Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR
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Hockley Spa Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library
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Hornchurch. Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms
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Hutton Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub
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Ilford Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA
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Kavanaghs Rd Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood
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Palace Theatre Palace Theatre Bus Stop
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Pitsea Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea
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Queensway Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)
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Rayleigh Stn Rayleigh Railway Station
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Romford St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ
Out: Romford Shopping Hall
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Sadlers Farm Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm
roundabout, nr Romsey Road
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Shenfield Stn Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank
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Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill
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Shotgate Shotgate Post Office
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South Green Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay
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Stanford Rookery Corner Rookery Corner Stanford
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Sun Corner Sun Corner London Road - Billericay
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Thames Drive Thames Drive Bus Stop
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The Elms Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea
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The Oak Grays The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays
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Thorpe Bay Stn Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)
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Thurrock Services, Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG
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Upminster Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster
Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ
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Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road)
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Websters Way Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return)
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White Horse White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend
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Whittinghams Grg Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station
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Wickford Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford
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Woodford Green Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU
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