Welsh Highland Railway01766 516000workNarrow Gauge RailwayThe Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon where trains start from beneath the castle walls for the journey to Porthmadog.
The trains, hauled by the world's most powerful narrow gauge steam locomotives, climb from sea level to over 650ft on the foothills of Snowdon, before zig-zagging dramatically down the steep hillside to reach Beddgelert, nestling in the heart of the National Park, then through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog.
Passengers ride in some of the most comfortable carriages on any heritage railway in the UK, including first class Pullman luxury and freshly-cooked food delivered to your seat.St Helen's RoadCaernarfonGwyneddLL55 2YDUnited Kingdom53.138231310000-4.274110240000http://www.festrail.co.uk
The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon where trains start from beneath the castle walls for the journey to Porthmadog.
The trains, hauled by the world's most powerful narrow gauge steam locomotives, climb from sea level to over 650ft on the foothills of Snowdon, before zig-zagging dramatically down the steep hillside to reach Beddgelert, nestling in the heart of the National Park, then through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog.
Passengers ride in some of the most comfortable carriages on any heritage railway in the UK, including first class Pullman luxury and freshly-cooked food delivered to your seat.
Map reference: SH 481624 Lat: 53.13823 Long: -4.27411
Caernarfon Station (LL55 2YD) is situated close to the Castle on St. Helen's Road; there are three large public car parks within 10 minutes walk of the station in addition to a small car park at the station itself. Follow the brown signs through the town.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 10 miles from Bangor station