Heritage steam railways

All aboard for hours of fun aboard the numerous narrow gauge heritage steam railways all over Wales for you to enjoy.

The coming of the railways changed Wales and the UK forever.  We became the first industrialised nation in the world.  Today most of our industrial built or narrow gauge railways in Wales are only for tourism and your enjoyment, but they travel through some of the most stunning scenery to be found in Wales, so what a combination.

Starting our journey in North East Wales we have the Llangollen Steam Heritage Railway a 30 minute journey alongside the river Dee, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Heading further west we have 2 combined railways – the Welsh Highland Railway and the Ffestiniog Railway.  The Welsh Highland is a 2 hour journey through Snowdonia National Park and the Ffestiniog is 1 hr 20 mins from the port town of Porthmadog into another part of Snowdonia.  This was the first railway built in Wales back in the 1830s.

If you prefer to take the train to the top of a mountain rather than a 7 hour walk, the Snowdon Mountain Railway is world famous and will get you to the top in only 1 hour. When you do reach the top, there’s a café with snacks and drinks plus restrooms all to protect you from the elements or you can venture the 75 additional steps to reach the very top of Mount Snowdon (note there can be long queues during the summer months).

Finally in mid Wales we have the Vale of Rheidol Railway which journeys just under 12 miles from the coast at Aberystwyth to the rather enigmatically named Devil’s Bridge.

About my Wales tours

All tours are bespoke and private so just for you or your group and operate year round, subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers.

Please contact me on celtictourswales@hotmail.com or call Carole on 07582 093582 to discuss your needs.

Terms & Conditions, cancellation fees and payment options are available on request.

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