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Scottish Highlands & Caledonian Canal

Explore some of the most stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this wonderful five day tour. Join us as we take a steam train journey through spectacular Speyside scenery, enjoy a cruise along Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal plus enjoy visits to Iverness, Aviemore, Elgin and Nairn on the Moray Coast all from our base at the Nethybridge Hotel.

Explore some of the most stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this wonderful five day tour. From our base at the Nethybridge Hotel we take a steam train journey through spectacular Speyside scenery on the Strathspey Railway, a cruise along Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal and the legendary waters of Loch Ness. We also include visits to Inverness, a city packed with cultural attractions regarded as the capital of the Highlands, plus Aviemore, Elgin and Nairn on the Moray Coast.

NETHYBRIDGE HOTEL

A traditional highland manor hotel, set amidst the scenic splendour of the Cairngorm Mountains. All the individually sized bedrooms feature television, telephone, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar & lounge area. Lift to all floors.

PRICE INCLUDES

Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Journey on Strathspey Railway
Cruise on the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness
Return travel by coach

Day One

We travel north into the Scottish Highlands for check in at Nethybridge Hotel, set amidst the scenic splendour of the Cairngorm Moutains where we stay for the next four nights.

Day Two

We take a drive to the Moray Coast and visit Nairn, a popular holiday resort that features fantastic views over the Moray Firth. We then continue on to the market town of Elgin where you can see the famous ruined cathedral, one of Scotland’s most beautiful medieval buildings, dating back to the 13th century.

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Day Three

A morning visit to Inverness, a city steeped in history and legend regarded as the ‘Capital of the Highlands’, Scotland’s most northerly city with many notable historical buildings and cultural attractions. In the afternoon enjoy a spectacular two hour boat trip as we journey along Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal to the legendary waters of Loch Ness. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Great Glen, and panoramic views of Aldourie Castle, Bona Lighthouse and Urquhart Castle.

B, D

Day Four

We visit the Highland resort of Aviemore where we have some time to explore before we board the Strathspey Railway for a steam train ride through spectacular Speyside to Broomhill. Admire the ever changing scenery as we journey alongside heather-clad moors, the Caledonian forest and the River Spey.

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Day Five

We check out this morning and commence our journey home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandegai	Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham, Northbound	Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service)
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop