Steam Train Tour and what to see and do

First class return tickets are included for this superlative train ride on the Jacobite Express the day after your arrival. You can either drive into Fort William, or catch the morning train from the small local station to join the special steam train departure. Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive sites. It starts near the highest mountain in Britain (Ben Nevis), visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station (Arisaig), then passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain (Loch Morar), and the shortest river in Britain (River Morar) and finally arrives next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe - Loch Nevis. The train leaves Fort William at 10:20am and returns to Fort William at 4:00pm with an hour and a half in Mallaig. It is a great way to spend the day, don't miss out on the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter and the Hogwarts Express!

The train does stop en route to Mallaig at the village of Glenfinnan where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745. After crossing over the world famous 21 arch Glenfinnan viaduct, which has been used in the Harry Potter movies, and offers wonderful views down Loch Shiel, the train stops at 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".The final destination is, of course, Mallaig. Not only an access point to the Isle of Skye by ferry but also a thriving fishing community. There is plenty to see and do while in the village and you have plenty of time before the return journey to Fort William.