We get the most out of our 8-day BritRail pass, as we visit the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall, and Edinburgh. Then we take a ferry from Scotland to Ireland and find our way to Galway.

Day 15 - Windermere

A misty-day hike along a lush green lakeshore.

Day 16 - Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall

From an overnight stop in Carlisle, we take a sidetrip to Hadrian's Wall.

Day 17 - Arriving in Edinburgh

Getting from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Newcastle.

Day 18 - Hiking Thru Edinburgh

The Royal Mile and an urban volcano.

Day 19 - Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stranraer

A sunny day to leave Edinburgh for the ferry port city of Stranraer.

Day 20 - Stranraer to Derry

We take a ferry to Northern Ireland

Day 21 - Derry, Donegal and Galway

Crossing the border into Ireland, looking for family roots in Donegal on the way to Galway.