Travelling the southern end of the Welsh Highland Railway, this service starts at Porthmadog’s Harbour Station...
Travel the southern end of the mighty Welsh Highland Railway aboard The Aberglasyn, departing from the picturesque coastal town of Porthmadog. The train sets off frtom the bustling harbour views, past rolling farmland, wide valleys and across the foothills of Snowdonia’s iconic mountains, building up to the breathtaking highlight of the journey; the dramatic Aberglaslyn Pass. Choose a part-day return, a full day in Beddgelert, or a flexible return from the village. During your interval break in Beddgelert there’s an opportunity to explore the charming riverside village, sample local treats or take a leisurely walk along the scenic paths to discover legends and tales of the past! Afterwards, rejoin the train for a relaxing return journey to Porthmadog, retracing the stunning route through the iconic Aberglaslyn Pass.
Steaming through the famous Aberglaslyn Pass on its way to the charming village of Beddgelert, this wonderfully scenic journey includes a mix of classic Snowdonia scenery with harbour views, farmland, wide vistas of the mountains and an unrivalled view of the pass itself.
This service is offered with three options:
1). As a part day, morning or afternoon return with up to an hour and a quarter break in the village
2). As a full day out with approximately 4.5 hours in Beddgelert giving ample time for a leisurely lunch and a walk.
3).It is also possible to use this service for return journeys from Beddgelert to Porthmadog with a short break of up to 40 minutes at Porthmadog before the return journey.
What will you see: The journey begins at Porthmadog Harbour Station, where Spooner’s café will be open, offering a selection of refreshments before joining the train. As it leaves the station, the train steams along the main road and crosses a bridge over the Glaslyn river, flowing out into the historic harbour below. Be ready to wave – there are always people waiting to watch this spectacle! The journey across the flatlands of the ‘Traeth Mawr’ (the great estuary) offers wide vistas of the mountains of Snowdonia before the train leaves the wide valley, passes Nantmor Halt and enters a tunnel, reappearing high on a ledge above the river in the famous Aberglaslyn Pass on route to Beddgelert village. Each section has a fascinating story and your journey is much enhanced by a Traveller’s Guide with its open out map and line guide to enable you to follow the route.
Beddgelert: If you have chosen option one, you have up to 75 minutes to explore the village, walk beside the river and learn more about the legend of Gelert, the faithful hound of Prince Llewellyn. There are a number of eateries in Beddgelert including the famous Glaslyn Ices. For those unable to walk to the village, there is a small selection of this award winning ice cream, as well as drinks and snacks for sale in the station kiosk. Option two gives time for further exploration and a nice meal, or whatever takes your fancy.
2 hours 40 minutes
16 Mile Return Journey
Standard: No On-Train Catering Service / Gold: At-Seat Service & Welsh Tea option
Adults: £43.00 per person / Children (Age 3 – 15): £5.00 - (Please note, these prices do not include the 6% online booking fee of total amount. Booking online guarantees your seat/s for the journey)
(If you are a wheelchair or mobility scooter user please call 01766 516024 to book)
