The Jacobite Steam Train

The Jacobite Steam Train

The Jacobite Steam Train
Fort William
Highlands
Scotland
PH33 6EN

Tel: 01524 737 751
E-Mail: enquiries@westcoastrailways.co.uk

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About The Jacobite Steam Train

The Jacobite Steam Train is regarded as one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World and was voted Top Railway Journey in the World 2009 by Wanderlust Magazine, due mainly to the stunning scenery through which you will be travelling.

The 84 mile round trip will take you past Britain's highest mountain, deepest loch, shortest river and most westerly station. Quite a journey indeed!

The Jacobite Steam Train stops en route to Mallaig at the village of Glenfinnan after crossing the world famous 21 arch concrete viaduct, (as featured in the Harry Potter films) with its stunning views down Loch Shiel and over the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his Standard in 1745. The train stops in the station giving you time to stretch your legs and visit the museum in the station buildings.

Beyond are the villages of Lochailort, Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig. On a clear summer's day from Arisaig you can see the 'Small Isles' of Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna and the southern tip of Skye. From there the train passes Morar and the silvery beaches used in the films 'Highlander' and 'Local Hero'.

Arriving in Mallaig we have over an hour and a half to take in the atmosphere of this busy fishing port and ferry terminal. There are shops, bars, restaurants and plenty of fish and chips to be enjoyed during the lunchtime stopover.