Rail and Sail Western Highlands

RAIL AND SAIL IN THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS

 

10 – 15 May 2027

Monday – Saturday

6 Days

From £899

 

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

 

· Discover the breathtaking beauty of The Trossachs

· Enjoy a relaxing steam ship cruise across beautiful Loch Katrine

· Visit the remarkable Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift

· Step aboard the Bo’Ness & Kinneil Steam Railway for a nostalgic journey

· Explore the bustling harbour town of Oban, the “Gateway to the Isles.

· Sail across the legendary waters of Loch Lomond.

 

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 & 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 & 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

2 nights In-house entertainment

Loch Katrine Cruise

Loch Lomond Cruise

Glasgow to Oban scenic rail journey

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. The hotel does not have a 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

2 nights In-house entertainment

Loch Katrine Cruise

Loch Lomond Cruise

Glasgow to Oban scenic rail journey

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. The hotel does not have a lift, but some ground floor rooms may be available.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
6	10 – MAY 2027	MONDAY	£899	£170 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAY INSURANCE			£46

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. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

The Winnock Hotel, Drymen Loch Katrine The Trossachs