Loch Awe Hotel 5 Day Autumn Break
First day - South
Arrive at the Loch Awe Hotel in time for dinner.
Oban
The largest town in Argyll & The Isles, Oban is known as the 'Gateway to the Isles' and is the 'Seafood Capital of Scotland'. Oban has a way of drawing out the romantic side of visitors, with its mists that roll in from the sea, and the hills which overlook the bay. The most iconic feature within Oban is McCaig's Tower, a Colosseum lookalike that stands above the town and offers wonderful views out west. From seafood to whisky, Oban offers a great range of local produce - all well worth sampling!
Fort William, Glencoe & Rannoch Moor
Lying in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, Fort William is the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ and boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the Highlands. Fort William lies along the banks of Loch Linnhe and is the main town in Lochaber but is just a short distance from spectacular Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. Glencoe is undoubtedly the most popular and scenic glen in Scotland. The sheer scale and grandeur of the landscape is sure to inspire and the turbulent history of the area will fascinate visitors. Then visit nearby Rannoch Moor – one of Scotland’s outstanding areas of natural wilderness and rugged beauty. - An optional trip on the Nevis Range Mountain Gondola will be offered, weather permitting.
Cruachan Power Station & Inveraray
Situated on the shores of Loch Awe, lying deep within Ben Cruachan, is one of the country’s most amazing engineering achievements. Cruachan Power Station is buried one kilometre below ground. At its centre lies a massive cavern, high enough to house the Tower of London! Here enormous turbines convert water into electricity – all within the hollow mountain. Overlooking the still waters of Loch Fyne, Inveraray is the most iconic town in Argyll which we will visit after the exhibition. This pretty town was founded in 1745 by the 3rd Duke of Argyll, head of the infamous Clan Campbell. Inveraray is a classic example of an 18th century planned town and the Georgian architecture remains unspoilt.
Last Day
Return home.
Loch Awe Hotel, Loch Awe Village
This hotel offers unrivalled vistas over Loch Awe showcasing the best of Scotland.
- Comfortable, well furnished en-suite bedrooms with tea making facilities, TV and radio
- Lounge bar
- Function room with nightly entertainment
- Reception seating area
- Lift service to most bedrooms
Loch Awe Hotel, Loch Awe Village
This hotel offers unrivalled vistas over Loch Awe showcasing the best of Scotland.
- Comfortable, well furnished en-suite bedrooms with tea making facilities, TV and radio
- Lounge bar
- Function room with nightly entertainment
- Reception seating area with open fire lit during the winter months
- Lift service to most bedrooms
- Friday, October 25, 2024
- What’s Included: hotel stay, daily excursions, breakfast and dinner, luxury coach travel and nightly entertainment.
- £365 Per Person
Pickup Points & Times
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | Side of Tesco Opp Boat Yard, Northshore Rd, CA28 7XY | 9.30AM |
| Workington | Outside the New Look Store, Oxford Street, CA14 3BQ | 9.50AM |
| Maryport | Bus Station. Outside Co-op Store, CA15 6LX | 10.10AM |
| Aspatria | Bus Stop Lay-by, outside St Kentigern's Church, CA7 3AJ | 10.25AM |
| Wigton | Bus Stop, Outside Throstles Nest Pub, CA7 9EP | 10.40AM |
| Carlisle (Irvings) | Irvings Coach Depot, (secure parking £2 per day until 31st Aug then £3 per day from 1st Sept, just turn up on the day and pay the driver), CA1 2DE | 11.10AM |
| Carlisle | The Halston Hotel (formerly the Lonsdale Cinema), Warwick Road, CA1 1AB | 11.20AM |
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