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Mountain Spirit / Ysbryd y Mynydd
Porthmadog – Blaenau Ffestiniog & Return
Starting at Porthmadog, ride the full length Ffestiniog Railway. Modern carriages from our own workshops and normally hauled by one of our iconic double fairlie locomotives, this train offers excellent views of the beautiful Vale of Ffestiniog with an interval at Blaenau Ffestiniog, the slate quarrying town that once “Roofed the World”.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Gelert Explorer / Fforiwr Gelert
Caernarfon – Beddgelert & Return
Modern carriages pulled by one of our NG/G16 Beyer-Garratt locomotives, which make an impressive sight steaming across the foothills of Snowdon, twisting and turning on their way to Beddgelert. A pre-order picnic basket service and time to explore the famous village make for a grand day-out with imcomparable views.
Duration: Approx. 5 hours
(Tickets from Waunfawr available here)
The Quarryman / Y Chwarelwr
Blaenau Ffestiniog – Porthmadog & Return
Starting at Blaenau Ffestiniog, amidst the slate tips that signal its historic industrial past; follow the path of the old slate trains as they took their loaded wagons to the harbour at Porthmadog. There is time to explore the harbour area, visit the maritime museum to find out about its past, and enjoy some lunch before your journey back.
Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours
The Aberglaslyn / Yr Aberglaslyn
Porthmadog – Beddgelert & Return
Steaming through the famous Aberglaslyn Pass on its way to Beddgelert, this wonderfully scenic journey includes a mix of classic Snowdonia scenery with harbour views, farmland and wide vistas of the mountains, before plunging into a tunnel and out into the pass, high above the tumbling river.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours (return on same train) or full day (return on later train).
(Tickets from Beddgelert available here)
Woodland Wanderer / Crwydrwr y Goedwig
Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch & Return
This is a heritage style service through the heart of the woodlands of the Snowdonia National Park, offering wonderful views of the Vale of Ffestiniog. It is great for families and those with dogs, giving around an hour break for a walk along the nature trail and refreshments at the popular Tan-y-Bwlch Tea Room.
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours.
Snowdonia Star / Seren Eryri
Caernarfon – Porthmadog & Return
Starting at Caernarfon station and travelling 25 miles ‘coast to coast’ across the foothills of Snowdon to its destination at Porthmadog. This train celebrates the dedication of the volunteers who rebuilt the line. A pre-order picnic basket service, and time to enjoy the station facilities and explore the town make a great day out.
Duration: Approx. 7 hours.
(Tickets from Waunfawr available here)
The Harbourmaster / Yr Harbwrfeistr
Porthmadog – Caernarfon & Return
Starting at Porthmadog Harbour station and travelling 25 miles ‘coast to coast’ through the National Park and across the foothills of Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa to its destination beside the harbour and castle at Caernarfon. A pre-order picnic basket service and time to explore this historic walled town make a great day out.
Duration: Approx. 7 hours.
(Tickets from Beddgelert available here)
The Cwellyn / Y Cwellyn
Caernarfon – Rhyd Ddu & Return
Travelling the northern half of the Welsh Highland Railway, this journey offers scenic views over Anglesey before travelling towards the foot of Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa… Y Cwellyn is a great, affordable, family-friendly afternoon trip from the historic sights of Caernarfon to the dramatic mountain slopes of Rhyd Ddu Station.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours.
Gold Services – First Class Pullman Luxury
‘Go Gold’ and treat yourself to an unforgettable luxury experience on the historic Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.
Sit back and relax in unparalleled comfort as you travel through the picturesque Welsh hills in one of our luxurious First Class Pullman carriages. Painstakingly constructed and finished in our own workshops, these carriages provide a golden opportunity to experience Orient Express style splendour. Our Cream Teas are the perfect accompaniment to complete your deluxe day-out and are available for 1st Class passengers as an optional extra on ‘The Harbourmaster’, ‘Snowdonia Star’, ‘Gelert Explorer’ Gold experiences. Alternative Picnic Baskets are available for 1st Class passengers as an optional extra on the ‘Mountain Spirit’ and ‘The Quarryman’ Gold experiences.
Detailed service times available here.