Day 7 - The Jacobite Steam Train
This morning we join the Jacobite Steam Train* for a
journey to Mallaig, along the final leg of the wonderful West
Highland Line, arguably the most scenic route in the UK. During the
journey the train steams past Ben Nevis, then climbs into the
mountains surrounding Glenfinnan, a small town famous as the
rallying point for Bonnie Prince Charlie's assault on the British
throne. Here we cross the 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct seen in the
'Harry Potter' films, one of the most iconic engineering works
found throughout the British railway network.
As we head towards Mallaig, we drop down to the sea's edge and
the landscape opens up for us to get our first view of the rugged
'Small Isles' - Rum, Eigg, and Muck - which hang tantalizingly
close offshore. After time for lunch, we make the return journey by
coach, passing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Overnight Inverness.
*On early departures the Jacobite Steam Train does not
operate and we make this excursion using Scotrail's scheduled
service.
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