Natural landmarks · South Wales
Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
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Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Furnace Sidings · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is located in South Wales. This heritage railway operates along a 5.5-mile route, showcasing the region's industrial history. It is a key part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7784, -3.1104
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Furnace Sidings — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/591819327 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Breweries · 0.7 km
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Museums · 0.8 km
Zion Baptist Chapel
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Coity Canol
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Coity Mawr Cottage Walls
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Gilchrist Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Blaenavon Iron Works
Museums · 1.5 km
Blast Furnace No. 1
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Blaenavon Ironworks
Museums · 1.5 km
Blowing Engine
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Cefn-Coch
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Coity Mountain
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
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Big Pit National Coal Museum
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Zion Baptist Chapel
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Coity Canol
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Coity Mawr Cottage Walls
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Gilchrist Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
Places to stay
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Kings Arms Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
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Sultan of Wales
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The Walnut Tree
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Skirrid Mountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway?
- Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9AX), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- What is Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway?
- Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Furnace Sidings, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 9AX.
- Is Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway free to visit?
- Yes, Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Furnace Sidings, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9AX.