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Highlands and Skye

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04 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2023

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182 kg CO2
What's included:
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
  • Seat reservations where required or recommended
  • WhatsApp support and disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • Fort William

    1 night

  • Portree, Isle of Skye

    3 nights

  • Inverness

    1 night

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
TRAIN
1 night
12hrs 42mins
Standard class

LondonFort William

Slip into your private sleeper cabin and enjoy an overnight journey from London to Fort William. The last two hours offer a feast of fine scenery as the train crosses Rannoch Moor, then drops down into Glen Spean to reach Fort William.
Stay
1 night
Fort William

Fort William

Known as the outdoor capital of Scotland, Fort William sits on the shores of Loch Linnhe and is surrounded by spectacular Highlands scenery. It's a fun, lively town, and with easy access to Ben Nevis and other Munros (Scottish mountains), it makes a great base for hiking or climbing.

Where you could stay1 night

Nevis Bank Inn

Modern Inn on the banks of the River Nevis and at the entrance to Glen Nevis, one of the most beautiful glens in the West Highlands of Scotland. Close to Ben Nevis yet only a ten minute walk to Fort William town centre.

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Recommendations

  • Check out Fort William's dedicated vegan café The Wildcat for lunch or visit one of the other great restaurants serving vegan food. To make a day of it, hike Ben Nevis and then enjoy one of the plant-based options from Glen Nevis at the base of the mountain.

  • Lochaber Geopark boasts some amazing geology, with the UK’s highest mountains, deepest lochs and most stunning natural scenery.

  • Catch the latest blockbuster or Scottish indie film at the family-run Highland Cinema, housed in a beautiful traditional building.

Journey
BUS
2hrs 58mins
Standard class

Fort WilliamPortree

Take the bus north, passing spectacular mountains and lakes, to the wild Isle of Skye.
Stay
3 nights
Portree, Isle of Skye
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Portree, Isle of Skye

A pretty town on the central east coast of Skye, with some of Scotland's best restaurants and cosiest pubs. It's a good base for exploring the island, with the dramatic landscapes of the Cuillin Range to the west and the Trotternish Peninsula to the north.

Where you could stay3 nights

Coolin View Guest House

Cosy rooms in a striking historic building nestled above Portree Harbour. Enjoy dramatic views, colourful waterfront facades and fishing boats bobbing in the bay. Breakfast isn't offered, so we'll let you know our favourite breakfast spots nearby.

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Recommendations

  • Scramble your way through the island's rivers and canyons on a day's gorge walking adventure. Climb up rock faces, jump into deep plunge pools, slide down waterfalls and spot an array of wildlife on the way.

  • Rent a bike or e-bike to explore Skye on two wheels. Real Scottish Journeys can deliver your e-bike to you if you're staying in Portree, or arrange a suitable rendezvous.

  • From Portree, you can walk the 3km Scorrybreac Circuit around the north side of the bay. You'll find many a picnic bench ideally situated to take in the spectacular views out to sea, and across to the Island of Raasay. Keep an eye out for dolphins!

Journey
1hrs 5mins
Standard class
PortreeKyle of Lochalsh
Journey
2hrs 34mins
Standard class

Kyle of LochalshInverness

Enjoy a ride on the Kyle Line, one of Scotland’s most beautiful rail routes, swapping the lush landscapes of the west coast for the desolate hill country around Achnasheen before dropping gently down to Cromarty Firth and the east coast.
Stay
1 night
Inverness

Inverness

Inverness enjoys a fine setting by the River Ness, with Loch Ness and its alleged monster well away to the southwest. The graceful city is home to fine restaurants and museums and in 2019 it topped a list of the most cultured cities in the UK.

Where you could stay1 night

Heathcote B&B

The family-run B&B is situated in Inverness, close to the River Ness, in a Victorian Townhouse and offers cosy, comfortable rooms. Heathcote is only a few minutes walk from Eden Court Theatre, The River Ness, and Inverness City centre.

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Recommendations

  • Open canoe hire and guided paddlesports on Loch Ness, Moray Firth & Cromarty Firth, plus they offer kayaking. 

  • The Moray Firth is home to the world’s northernmost pod of bottlenose dolphins. Climb aboard a low-impact boat with Dolphin Spirit and see these beautiful creatures up close.

  • Enjoy haggis-loaded fries, jackfruit stovies or pizza at one of Inverness' many vegan-friendly hotspots. You can even find some locally made, artisan vegan cheese.

Journey
TRAIN
1 night
12hrs 30mins
Standard class

InvernessLondon

In the evening, board the Caledonian Sleeper at Inverness station. Find your private cabin for the night and settle in for the journey as you speed down towards London while you sleep.

Before you book

Please make sure that you're happy with your trip before booking, as fees apply to changes made after booking. Check our FAQs for more information. To make changes to this trip before you book, please email hello@byway.travel

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