Fort William Scotland railway station

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Referred to as the maximum railroad journey on earth, this 84 mile round-trip takes you past a summary of impressive extremes. Beginning nearby the greatest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railroad place, Arisaig; passes close-by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, eventually showing up beside the deepest seawater loch in European countries, Loch Nevis!

The train stops en route to Mallaig at the village of Glenfinnan (see below). Beyond Glenfinnan would be the stunning villages of Lochailort, Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig. You may alight at Arisaig by request into shield. From right here, on a clear summer time’s time, you can see the “Small Isles” of Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna therefore the south tip of Skye. The train goes on on from here driving Morar and silvery shores utilized in the movies “Highlander” and “Local Hero”.

Mallaig is our destination

But as travelling can be as a great deal part of the ability as the arrival hopefully you love this spectacular railway journey, seen as one of the greatest on the planet.

Fort William

Fort William, the biggest town when you look at the Highlands and situated in the south end associated with the Great Glen, lies in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britains greatest mountain. This location is a superb location to make use of as a base to realize the West Highlands.

Glenfinnan

We cross the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (a location made popular into the Harry Potter movies) which overlooks Loch Shiel in addition to Jacobite monument. The train may pause on viaduct, time allowing, to allow you to take-in the magnificent view. As soon as ended in Glenfinnan section there will be time to extend your legs and, if you want, go to the western Highland Railway Museum found in the restored place building. The Jacobite could also visit Arisaig by demand towards the guard.

Arisaig

The town of Arisaig (the Safe spot) is centered regarding sheltered shore of Loch nan Ceall (Loch regarding the Cells).

Using this really tranquil village it is possible to take the watercraft, The Sheerwater to the Small Isles (until mid-september). The local Highland Games takes place right here annually in the final Wednesday in July at Traigh Farm.

Mallaig

The termination of the line, Mallaig ended up being started during 1840s whenever owner of the North Morar Estate, Lord Lovat, divided within the farm on shore here into a series of parcels of land and encouraged his tenants living around Loch Morar and Loch Nevis to resettle with what became Mallaig and establish a fishing town.

Today Mallaig is a busy fishing slot and ferry terminal with solutions to Skye while the tiny Isles. Showing up in Mallaig we now have over an hour or so and a half to savor a walk round and take-in the environment: you will find shops, taverns, restaurants and lots of fish and chips to enjoy through the lunch stopover.

Map

The West Highland Railway is notorious because of its gradients and tight curves, neither of which are locomotive friendly! The landscapes does, however, force some great demonstrations regarding the steam-engine tough working sights and noises which are often enjoyed without leaving the train or by photographers when you look at the industries. The gradient profile of this railway is shown above.