Here is the most beautiful railway route in the world. Has 21 tunnels and 100 bridges
Traveling by train on this railway route is an attraction in itself. Five hours are enough to see the most beautiful places in the country.
Traveling with a panoramic wagon in Switzerland, or maybe leaning through the door of the train by Sri Lanka? The British believe that you do not have to go here or here, because the most beautiful railway route is with them. West Highland Line in Scotland was repeatedly at the top of international rankings, even ahead of the famous Trans -Siberian Railway. During a five -hour journey, passengers can admire virgin landscapes cut with hundreds of bridges and dozens of tunnels. There will also be a film accent.
The most beautiful railway route in the world
The West Highland Line ride begins at the Glasgow Queen Street station and ends in Mallaig on the Hebrian Sea. The journey throughout the route lasts five hours and allows tourists to get to know “Scotland in a nutshell”. Along the way, passengers, apart from green fields, extensive heaths and sparkling lakes, can see, among others The highest peak of Great Britain Ben Nevis and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, known for Harry Potter’s films. There will certainly be bridges and tunnels – the former can be counted over a hundred, the second – exactly twenty -one.
There are many attractions, it is not surprising that the route has gained recognition around the world. “In 2009, the West Highland Line was recognized by the readers of Wanderlust magazine as the most picturesque railway journey on Earth, ahead of the Trans -Siberian Railway and the route to Machu Picchu,” writes Daily Express.
That’s how much tickets cost
The price of a ticket for the entire route depends on several factors. To get the best offer, the journey should be reserved in advance – then we can count on prices starting from around 30 pounds (about PLN 148) per person one way. It will also be cheaper if we decide to immediately buy a ticket with the option of returning.
Great Britain is known as a country with one of the most expensive railways in Europe. Tourists must prepare in the south of the country for the greatest expenditure.
