Heritage railways · North Wales
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Also known as: Rheilffordd yr Wyddfa
In or near Q1638504.
Snowdon Mountain Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Llanberis (SMR) · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
About
Snowdon Mountain Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Also known as: Rheilffordd yr Wyddfa. Coordinates: 53.1138°, -4.1232°.
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Place summary
Snowdon Mountain Railway is a heritage railway located in Llanberis, North Wales. Known as Rheilffordd yr Wyddfa in Welsh, it offers scenic journeys up to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1138, -4.1232
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanberis
- Postcode
- LL55 4TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Llanberis (SMR) — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: w35767833 (ODbL)
- commons: Snowdon Mountain Railway in Llanberis - geograph.org.uk - 4170346.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hostels · 0.6 km
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Chapels · 0.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Snowdon Mountain Railway?
- Snowdon Mountain Railway is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4TW), in the parish of Llanberis.
- What is Snowdon Mountain Railway?
- Snowdon Mountain Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Snowdon Mountain Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Llanberis (SMR), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4TW.
- How do I get to Snowdon Mountain Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Llanberis (SMR), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4TW.