Railway attractions near to the Lion Hotel Criccieth

Discover the timeless appeal of the narrow-gauge steam trains- a fun and leisurely way of exploring Snowdon and the Snowdonia national park.

Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway takes you on a short train ride, and then stops at the Engine Shedswhere you get to climb into the cabs of the locomotives and see how things work.  Find out about the narrow gauge railways of Porthmadog and how they became famous around the world with a free visitor guide

www.whr.co.uk

The great little trains of wales

The Great Little Trains of Wales are a very special way of seeing some of the best scenery in the British Isles. All are narrow gauge steam railways and some have a history spanning well over 100 years. All of them have in common the charm of old-time steam trains with plenty of polished paintwork and brass.

www.greatlittletrainsofwales.co.uk

Snowdon Mountain Railway

Let Snowdon Mountain Railway take you on a journey of a lifetime to the rooftop of Wales. Snowdon, at 3,560ft dominates the landscape of Snowdonia National Park . Claim this mountain peak, the highest in Wales, as a lifetime’s achievement. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views it's all part of a great day out for you and your family in North Wales.

www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railways

The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways – two unique narrow gauge railways with a fascinating past and an even more exciting future. Passengers can now travel from Caernarfon through to Blaenau Ffestiniog – some 40 miles of narrow-gauge steam!

www.festrail.co.uk

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