The Jacobite Train takes an 84-mile round-trip journey along the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig.Mallaig is the terminus as well as the gateway to the Small Isles of Canna, Rùm, Eigg, and Muck, offering a daily ferry service. There are no one-way tickets, so you w...
We do acknowledge that being alone in a remote place after dark can be a bit scary, though. But, if you get worried by noises in the night, try not to feel deterred. It's quite a relief the first time you get spooked and shoot up to discover a stealthy cow passing by. 12 ways ...
Gallacher feeling ready to see just how low he can goMike Aitken at Loch Lomond
Day 9: Loch Lomond and Glasgow Day 1: Edinburgh There's simply no way to create a Scotland by train itinerary that doesn't includeEdinburgh. So, we might as well put it right at the start. Not only is Scotland's capital city full of history and rich in cultural events, but it's ...
Loch Lomond The shoreline of the loch occupies at least two full days of the trail. It has a marmite reputation because the lovely Lochside views and paddle spots give way north of Rowardennan to dense woodland, steep slopes, and uneven tracks peppered with garl...
For your first day in York you’re going to learn about the history of the city, explore some of the medieval walls, and visit the UK’s largest railway museum. Note that if you are arriving by train on your first day in the city, you might consider re-ordering this itinerary so you...
You can camp along the shores of Loch Lomond. How to Hike the West Highland Way You have three choices, each with its pros and cons: 1) Plan your West Highland Way Adventure on your Own Pros of Planning It On Your Own: This is the cheapest option. It’s ideal if you’re camping ...
Also note that the only way to guarantee a seat on the train is to book at least a couple of days in advance. If you buy a train ticket on the day, you usually aren’t guaranteed an actual seat on the train and may have to stand for segments of the journey. It definitely pays ...
Close to the foot of the eponymous mountain, it's well-placed for making the most of this immense outdoor playground.While hiking some of the UK's highest peaks is a leading pastime, there are so many other ways to get to know the wilds of the landscape. Hire a bike to cycle ...
“We woke up, and just ran down the railway line — because we’re just about to miss this train to Athens — we jumped on the train as it was pulling away, and then it stopped,” Derek tells CNN Travel today. “Apparently that’s what they had to do to get the strike official....