Day 1

Travel by train to Llandanwg on the Welsh coast. From London, travel with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales via Birmingham. The journey includes a crossing of Britain's oldest wooden railway bridge and the spectacular Mawddach Estuary near Barmouth. Stay at Morlyn Guesthouse, peacefully located just a short walk from one of Wales' finest sandy beaches.

Day 2

Free day in Llandanwg. Take a ride on one of Wales' famous heritage steam railways, visit Harlech Castle, enjoy a coastal walk or simply relax on the beach.

Day 3 (not Sundays)

Travel along the coast to Porthmadog, where you board the historic Ffestiniog Railway, one of Wales' most celebrated narrow-gauge steam railways, to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Continue by train through Snowdonia National Park to the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno. Overnight stay in Llandudno.

Day 4

Travel via Warrington and Lancaster along the Cumbrian coast to Ravenglass in the Lake District. Overnight stay, for example, at Rosegarth Guesthouse.

Day 5

Free day in Ravenglass. Ride the famous Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway through the Lake District, visit Muncaster Castle or enjoy a walk along the coast.

Day 6 (not Sundays)

Travel via Carlisle and Glasgow to Fort William. This is one of Britain's finest railway journeys, following the Cumbrian coast before crossing the remote landscapes of Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands. Overnight stay in Fort William, for example at Guisachan Guesthouse.

Day 7 (not Sundays)

Travel on the spectacular West Highland Line to Mallaig, passing glens, lochs and dramatic coastal scenery. Continue by ferry to Armadale on the Isle of Skye, with time to visit the famous castle gardens, before travelling by local bus to Portree.

Outside the main season (until mid-May and from mid-September), and often on Fridays and Saturdays, this route is not available. In that case, travel by direct coach from Fort William to Portree, passing through remote Highland scenery, Eilean Donan Castle and across the Skye Bridge.

Overnight stay in Portree. Please note: If accommodation in Portree is unavailable, you may stay in nearby Broadford instead.

Day 8

Travel by bus to Kyle of Lochalsh, then continue on one of Scotland's most scenic railway lines through the Highlands to Inverness. Overnight stay in a centrally located hotel.

Day 9 (not Sundays)

Board the direct morning train from Inverness through the Highlands to London King's Cross.