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Britain's Coastal Railways

Actor Julie Walters is back on our screens in a fantastic new series: Coastal Railways with Julie Walters. Join the 'Calendar Girls' actor as she ventures the length of England, Scotland, and Wales, on board some of the most spectacular scenic lines that the countries have to offer. Along the way, meet the communities, towns, and cities that enliven the places through which the lines travel.

Start the journey in Scotland, where you discover the glorious West Highland and Kyle Lines. Travel over the incredible Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for being a filming location in 'Harry Potter', which Julie Walters also starred in, and travel on to Skye, delighting in the stunning scenes that Scotland has to offer along the way.

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Edinburgh & the Highlands by Steam
15/Sep
Rose Lewis
5 stars
“All in all a really good holiday with a varied and interesting itinerary. Debbie our tour manager excelled, we had a competent mini bus driver in Ross plus a lovely group.
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Explore Yorkshire by Rail
13/Sep
Mrs Barlow
5 stars
“well organised, relaxing, very enjoyable. Pity it wasn't longer!
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Isle of Wight
30/Aug
Paul
5 stars
“An excellent short break to see the best of the Isle of Wight. Good hotel well located by the beach at Sandown, with a decent choice of quality meals. Each day was well planned out to maximise time to see the islands charming scenery and places of interest such as The Needles, Carisbrooke Castle, Yarmouth, Osbourne House, The Isle of Wight Steam Railway etc., mainly done by coach (driver had excellent knowledge of the island) as well as by the local train.
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The Outer Hebrides & The Highlands
11/Aug
Judith Sercombe
5 stars
“A well organized trip with an exceptional tour manager. Plenty of interesting places to see along with amazing scenery. Hotels stays were very comfortable excluding the Murcure in Edinburgh. Several issues with the lift and plumbing. The walk from the station was prolonged and difficult. Otherwise a fantastic trip and thoroughly enjoyed.
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The Isle of Man
21/Sep
I Sooriasegaram
4 stars
“Everything is good but little disappointed with the free day. Few places were closed on Tuesdays. Also, it's a holiday for the horse-drawn trams as well. Knowing these in advance will help everyone to plan their free day better.
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Loch Lomond & The Scottish Highlands
13/Jul
Geoff Nicholls
4 stars
“The scenery was terrific, but there were disappointments. Scheduled time in various locations was too short to be of much value, and the promised return trip on the Jacobite express turned out to be one way. The Glasgow city hotel was booked as 4star, in reality no inspector would give it more than 2! Service was slow, food was bland, and rooms were very similar to a Premier Inn. However, the tour guide was knowledgeable and efficient and made the trip a success.
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In later weeks, Julie will explore England, including the magnificent East Coast Line that takes travellers from the industrial city of Newcastle all the way through the utterly magnificent Northumberland coastline, and on to ancient Edinburgh. Enjoy the sight of the wild and windy countryside on this episode, and watch out for the incredible Royal Border Bridge that utterly epitomises 19th century railway engineering.

In Devon and Cornwall, travel along the scenic St Erth to St Ives Line, looking for the magnificent Carbis Bay. This idyllic bay is famed for its pristine sand and almost Mediterranean looking azure sea, and the view from the train is excellent. The Royal National Lifeguard Institute is also on the agenda here, as Julie experiences the incredible service that these men and women do for their country every day.

Finally, discover Wales, and its myriad of railways, both steam and non, that take you through the verdant valleys and along its atmospheric coast. Thanks to the growth of Welsh economy during the Industrial age, the railways here are amongst some of the oldest in the world. In this episode, Julie also travels along the Talyllyn Railway, which inspired the beloved children's book, Thomas the Tank Engine.

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In episode 2 Julie travels from Newcastle to Edinburgh, via the coastal town of Alnmouth. Episode 3 covers Cornwall and Devon, and in episode 4, Julie travels from Cardigan Bay in Wales to Liverpool.