Ann, as you may know, is both a Harry Potter and steam train enthusiast. As a result, it was difficult to pass this way without having a ride on the steam train from Fort William to Mallaig – a distance of 41 miles. This is known as the Jacobite Train after the uprising that took place in these parts and it follows ‘The Road to The Isles’.
We left at 08:15 and caught the bus to Fort William and joined the queue for tickets. All of the pre-bookable tickets available had already been sold so we were pleased to be able to get two seats together. The ride did not disappoint Ann although she had obviously forgotten how sooty you could get riding in the carriage of a steam train with the window open.
It is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and memorable rail journeys in the world with views of mountains, Lochs, seashore and Islands. We had lunch in the important fishing port of Mallaig (fish and chips for me and scallops for Ann). What a great day out.
We left at 08:15 and caught the bus to Fort William and joined the queue for tickets. All of the pre-bookable tickets available had already been sold so we were pleased to be able to get two seats together. The ride did not disappoint Ann although she had obviously forgotten how sooty you could get riding in the carriage of a steam train with the window open.
It is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and memorable rail journeys in the world with views of mountains, Lochs, seashore and Islands. We had lunch in the important fishing port of Mallaig (fish and chips for me and scallops for Ann). What a great day out.