Highland Hotel 7 Day English Lakes & Scottish Lochs
First Day - South Hotels
Travel north, towards Cumbria and the Lake District for your overnight stop in the Lancashire area.
Second Day - South Lakes
After breakfast we make our way to England's most famous and largest lake, Windermere. There will be a stop in the picturesque town of Bowness, close to the point on the lake where steamers leave for the islands and other shore side settlements. Early afternoon we continue our journey north through Rannoch Moor and Glencoe to our Highland Hotel in Fort William.
A visit to the Loch Ness Centre
Discover the history of Loch Ness from the ice age to the third millennium in a seven room, themed, automated walk through. Explore the history of the loch and the many mysteries and explorations that have surrounded its past. Learn about the rumours, the hoaxes and the truths and discover what may really live in Loch Ness. Using a highly effective mixture of animations, lasers and special effects, visitors can experience the history of the monster by exploring Scotland’s geological past and folklore. Find out what has been discovered and what research has been done and view some of the actual equipment used to explore and navigate the Loch.
Eilean Donan Castle & journey over Skye Bridge
Visit Scotland’s most romantic castle – Eilean Donan. Strategically located on its own little island where three great sea lochs meet, this castle offers a glimpse into Scotland’s turbulent history from the rise of Christianity to Viking invasions and Jacobite rebellions! Eilean Donan retains most of its original features including winding hallways and uneven stone steps. We will also journey over the Skye bridge which connects the mainland village of Kyle of Lochalsh to the village of Kyleakin on Skye. - Weather permitting you will be taken on to the Isle of Skye for a photo stop and we will endeavour to try and book a ferry crossing over to Skye. (Please note, this day may be done in reverse).
Inverness
Also known as the ‘Highland Capital’, Inverness is the main city in the Scottish Highlands and although it is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe it still retains its market town atmosphere. Inverness offers a wide range of local produce and shops to explore as well as castles and heritage sites. We will travel via Loch Laggan and through scenic glens into the very heart of Scotland, Aviemore, a popular highland resort and centre for both summer visitors and winter skiers.
Heading Home - South Hotel
After breakfast, we make our journey south to Moffat for a lunch stop before continuing towards Lancashire for dinner and overnight stay.
Last Day - South Hotel
After a leisurely breakfast we return home via Snake Pass and Ladybower reservoir for a lunch stop at the Peak District town of Castleton. For the more adventurous there will be chance to climb the hill to Peveril Castle or browse the gift shops for the famous local gemstone "Blue-John".
- Departure: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Excursions Included
- Half Board
- Nightly Entertainment
- Luxury Coach Travel
- £761.00 Per Person
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness | Bus Stop, Blackgate Road at Qinetic MOD Gates, SS3 9SR | 7.00AM |
| Southend on Sea - Southchurch | Outside the Walnut Tree, Junction Southchurch Road & Listan Way, SS2 4XB | 7.15AM |
| Southend on Sea - London Road | Bus Stop, outside Park Tavern, 124 London Road, , opposite Sanctos, SS1 1PQ | 7.35AM |
| Westcliff-on-Sea | Palace Theatre, London Road, SS0 9LQ | 7.45AM |
| Chalkwell Park | Bus Layby London Road Opposite South Bourne Grove, SS0 8NB | 7.46AM |
| Leigh-on-Sea | The Elms Hotel Coach Stop, SS9 3ND | 7.50AM |
| Hadleigh Essex | Coach Stop, 284 Kiln Road, SS7 1QT. Drop off outside Bus Station, SS7 2QP | 7.55AM |
| South Benfleet | Coach Stop, London Road (opp. Clare Road) Sadlers Farm, SS7 5TL - Drop off outside Co-op opposite Tarpots pub, SS7 5UH | 8.00AM |
| Basildon | Southernhay Bus Station, Stand V, SS14 1BZ | 8.15AM |
| Stanford-Le-Hope | Bus Shelter outside St. Clere's Golf Club Rookery Corner, SS17 0LX | 8.30AM |
| Grays | Bus Stop before Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, RM17 5RY | 8.45AM |
| Birchanger Services | (M11 Junction 8) Birchanger Services, CM23 5QZ | 9.45AM |