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.
- Departure: Friday, October 25, 2024
- Excursions Included
- Half Board
- Nightly Entertainment
- Luxury Coach Travel
- £365.00 Per Person
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whitby | Coach stop, Langbourne Road, Outside Co-op Superstore, YO21 1YW | 7.00AM |
| Guisborough | Opposite Post Office, TS14 6AF | 7.30AM |
| Saltburn | The Station, TS12 1AA | 7.45AM |
| Redcar | Bus Stop at King Edward VII Memorial Clock, West Terrace, TS10 3BY | 7.55AM |
| Middlesbrough | Law Courts, Corporation Road, TS1 2AE | 8.10AM |
| Stockton | Bus Stops on High Street (outside the former Swallow Hotel), TS18 1AQ | 8.20AM |
| Norton | Destiny Centre (Old Fiesta), Norton Road, TS20 2QQ | 8.25AM |
| Billingham | Opposite Swan Hotel, TS23 2SF | 8.30AM |
| Hartlepool | Shopping Centre, Victoria Road, Opposite Grand Hotel, TS24 7RF | 8.55AM |