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 · 0.7 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: 52.9986°, -4.0946°.
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Place summary
The Welsh Highland Railway, or Rheilfordd Eryri, is a heritage railway located in North Wales, specifically in the parish of Beddgelert. It offers scenic journeys through the Snowdonia National Park, showcasing the region's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9986, -4.0946
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Beddgelert
- Postcode
- LL55 4YG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Nantmor Halt — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: w59427182 (ODbL)
- commons: Welsh Highland Railway - short tunnel in the Aberglaslyn Pass - geograph.org.uk - 2597349.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Welsh Highland Railway
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Tŵr Bryn Du
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Pass of Aber-Glaslyn
Mountain passes · 0.4 km
Pont Aberglaslyn
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Cwm Bychan Copper Mine mill
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Mynydd Sygyn
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Craig y Llan
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Nantmor
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Bryn Y Felin
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Gelert
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Bedd Gelert
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Pen-y-Gaer Camp, Aberglaslyn
Vineyards · 1.2 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 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4YG.
- How do I get to Welsh Highland Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Nantmor Halt, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4YG.