Rail and Sail in the Western Highlands

RAIL AND SAIL IN THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS

 

16 – 21 April 2025

Wednesday - Monday

6 Days

From £759

 

Take a trip onboard some of Scotland's finest Boats & Trains, from our base in Drymen, at the award-winning Winnock Hotel. We’ll take to the water and enjoy cruises on Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine as well as scenic train journeys and a ride on the unique Falkirk Wheel, the world’s first rotating boat lift.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Trossachs   |   Loch Katrine Steam Ship Cruise   |   Falkirk Wheel   |   Bo’Ness & Kinneil Steam Railway   |   Glasgow Scotrail Journey   |   Oban   |   Loch Lomond Cruise

 

DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home and travel north to Drymen, a beautiful scenic drive through Cumbria and Lanarkshire. We arrive and have time to settle in before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – The Trossachs and Loch Katrine Steam Ship Cruise

A full day today exploring the Trossachs which includes a two-hour cruise along the length of Loch Katrine on board the Steam Ship SS Sir Walter Scott.

 

DAY THREE – Falkirk Wheel and Bo’Ness and Kinneil Steam Railway

Today we have a journey to Falkirk and a trip on The Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift in central Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. We also enjoy an afternoon train ride on the Bo’Ness and Kinneil steam railway with afternoon tea served on board.

 

DAY FOUR – Glasgow Scotrail Journey and Oban

We travel to Glasgow where we join our Scotrail train for a scenic journey to Oban, one of Scotland’s most scenic rail routes. Time available for sightseeing in Oban before return to the hotel by coach and dinner this evening.

 

DAY FIVE – Loch Lomond Cruise

Explore Loch Lomond with a stop at Lomond Shores for shopping followed by a two hour cruise on the loch discovering its hidden islands.

 

DAY SIX – Departure

Today we depart our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• In house entertainment on 2 nights

• Loch Lomond Cruise

• Loch Katrine Cruise

• Falkirk Wheel trip

• Bo’Ness and Kinneil Steam Railway Journey with afternoon tea.

 

THE WINNOCK HOTEL, Drymen

Situated on the pretty village green in the conservation village of Drymen, located in the heart of the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Sensitively extended and refurbished, whilst retaining all its traditional charm, the hotel offers friendly hospitality and comfortable accommodation. Restaurant, Bar & Conservatory Lounge. There is no lift, but some ground floor rooms may be available.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

In house entertainment on 2 nights

Loch Lomond Cruise

Loch Katrine Cruise

Falkirk Wheel trip

Bo’Ness and Kinneil Steam Railway Journey with afternoon tea.

 

THE WINNOCK HOTEL, Drymen

Situated on the pretty village green in the conservation village of Drymen, located in the heart of the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Sensitively extended and refurbished, whilst retaining all its traditional charm, the hotel offers friendly hospitality and comfortable accommodation. Restaurant, Bar & Conservatory Lounge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
6	16 – 21 APR 2025	WEDNESDAY	£759	£96 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£33.02

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply.

Winnock Hotel Loch Katrine The Trossachs