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West Country Steam -2025

West Country Steam 2025

Duration

6 Days

Departure Dates

23rd July 2025

Prices from

£975 Per person

Experience a fantastic steam tour to the West Country to explore remarkable rail heritage from the beautiful city of Exeter. Steam nostalgia over narrow-gauge lines, through stunning countryside, along magnificent coastlines, and past wild moorlands with heritage railway adventures every day. Cruise on the River Dart, ride the historic funicular at Lynton, and enjoy free time in Bodmin and Dartmouth to discover these vibrant and historic towns.

Exeter ©AdobeStock
Exeter ©AdobeStock

6 days from £925

 

DEPARTS

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Wednesday 23 July 2025

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Steam nostalgia on the Bodmin & Wenford line

  • Travel on the Dartmouth Steam Railway along the beautiful English Riviera coastline

  • Enjoy free time to explore Dartmouth, an historic naval town

  • Take in a circular cruise viewing sights from the majestic River Dart

  • Journey on the delightful West Somerset Railway

  • Experience the world’s highest and steepest water powered funicular

  • Ride behind steam on the narrow-gauge Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

  • Journey on the scenic South Devon Railway to Buckfastleigh

 

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • 5 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal

  • Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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