Welsh Highland Railway Timetable 2023 Pdf Download
Melva Badertscher
Daytrippers can enjoy longer visits to Blaenau Ffestiniog this year after a new timetable on a heritage railway was released. Previously passengers travelling to the town had about 45 minutes there before their return train left - now the gap is up to four hours.
The Welsh Highland' a narrow gauge railway, runs from Waunfawr to Caernarfon or in the other direction to Beddgelert and Porthmadoc. It is said to be one of the most stunning railway journeys in the UK with views of Snowdon's summit and cafe on a clear day. www.festrail.co.uk for timetable for the famous Ffestiniog Railway also. The station for the Welsh Hiighland is situated next to the Snowdonia Park Inn in the village which is an award winning micro brewery which also serves hot and cold food and is child and dog friendly with a beer garden.
The village of Llanberis is an 8 mile drive away for walks up Snowdon unless you prefer to catch the narrow gauge train up to the summit. The Snowdon Railway usually opens after the winter months mid March running to Clogwyn 3/4 up the mountain, then to the summit 1st May, weather permitting. For times and prices, and to book online visit www.snowdonrailway.co.uk. Please check the timetable online given the Covid restrictions and booking is recommended. Timetables are available from Information Centres throughout the National Park.
2017: May 2017 saw the second 'Quirks & Curiosities' gala featuring a collection of unusual visiting locomotives, primarily based around Minffordd, the railway ran an intense timetable including a triple headed service featuring visiting locomotive 'Diana', 'Lilla' and 'Britomart'. The weekend saw passenger, vintage and gravity trains. The Welsh Highland Railway held their annual 'Superpower' weekend in September, including Double Fairlie 'Earl Of Merioneth' travelling to Caernarfon, one of the final times prior to been withdrawn from service.