Heritage railways · North Wales
Welsh Highland Railway
Also known as: Rheilfordd Eryri
In or near Beddgelert.
Welsh Highland 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
- Nantmor Halt · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
About
Welsh Highland Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Also known as: Rheilfordd Eryri. Coordinates: 52.9966°, -4.0927°.
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Place summary
The Welsh Highland Railway is a heritage railway located in North Wales, specifically in the parish of Beddgelert (postcode LL55). Known as Rheilfordd Eryri, it offers scenic train rides through the Snowdonia National Park, showcasing the region's natural beauty and industrial history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9966, -4.0927
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Beddgelert
- Postcode
- LL55 4YG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Nantmor Halt — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: w59427228 (ODbL)
- commons: Welsh Highland Railway - Aberglaslyn Pass - 7933242630.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cwm Bychan Copper Mine mill
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Welsh Highland Railway
Heritage railways · 0.3 km
Pont Aberglaslyn
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Tŵr Bryn Du
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Pass of Aber-Glaslyn
Mountain passes · 0.6 km
Nantmor
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Mynydd Sygyn
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Craig y Llan
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Pen-y-Gaer Camp, Aberglaslyn
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Bryn Y Felin
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Gelert
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Bedd Gelert
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welsh Highland Railway?
- Welsh Highland Railway is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4YG), in the parish of Beddgelert.
- What is Welsh Highland Railway?
- Welsh Highland Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Welsh Highland Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Nantmor Halt, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4YG.
- How do I get to Welsh Highland Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Nantmor Halt, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4YG.