Tour Ref: WM5/1
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Get to the top of the world and travel the most prestigious narrow-gauge steam railways in Britain. Amid the finest scenery in the land, you can be assured of a most memorable and rewarding holiday – do not miss out!
We meet at Llandudno Junction and the holiday commences with a Victorian tram ride up the Great Orme for far reaching views – the Isle of Man if it is clear! We then catch a train along the beautiful Conwy Valley through to the slate covered backdrop that is Blaenau Ffestiniog. We now continue down to Porthmadog by road for our first evening at the Royal Sportsman.
We’ve a relaxed local day in and around Porthmadog to enjoy. Steam, on the Ffestiniog and a visit to the Welsh Highland (Porthmadog) Railway are just two elements in an itinerary that offers a degree of flexibility. We’ll take in picturesque Portmeirion and enjoy a seaside rail journey out to Pwllheli and back - super scenery throughout.
The Welsh Highland Railway runs through the Snowdonian National Park from Caernarfon to Beddgelert and down the Aberglaslyn Pass to Porthmadog and is the most stunning railway route in Wales. Our train ride is supplemented with the opportunity for outstanding photography to further enhance the experiencee. It would be difficult to imagine a more scenic, dramatic or enjoyable day out.
Llanberis is at the heart of Snowdonia and is the focus of a splendid scenic, circular tour. We travel on the mountain roads via Beddgelert and the Llanberis Pass. With clear skies above there are views of Snowdon all day and you’ll love climbing to the summit on the Snowdon Mountain Railway. There’s also steam along the lakeside and heritage at the National Slate Museum.
On our last day we drive to beautiful Betws-y-Coed. Here we have time to find some lunch and to enjoy a fun visit to the local railway museum before we head to Llandudno Junction for homeward bound trains.
Super museum of model layouts, extensively stocked model shop, and miniature steam rides around the grounds.
13 1/2 miles of narrow gauge steam running through amazing scenery between Porthmadog & Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Electric tramway in two sections serving the town of Llandudno with the Great Orme Country Park
Narrow gauge lakeside railway with views of Snowdon and a large café.
Cog railway operating mostly deisel trains to the Summit of the highest peak in Wales.
| Short running line with excellent museum to the history of the WHR and well stocked book shop. |
Located in the middle of Porthmadog, a small town boasting 3 railway stations and 5 railway routes, The Royal Sportsman is ideally positioned for our comprehensive itinerary.
The hotel is small, friendly and great fun because it is so different from anywhere else we stay.
The public areas have been recently, and tastefully, renovated and the food is very good.
No lift incidentally, but there are several ground-floor rooms in the courtyard.
