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Llangollen Railway Station

8 day tour Great Little Trains of Wales

Day 3: Betws-y-Ceod & Llanberis Railway Head into Snowdonia today, visiting Betws-y-Ceod on the way, where you can browse independent shops and buy some local produce. In the afternoon, you’ll continue to Llanberis, at the foot of Mount Snowdon, where you can take the 5-mile return journey on the steam train, taking in the views alongside Lake Padarn, passing Dolbadarn Castle and Llanberis’ twin lakes. Day 4: Llandudno Today you can enjoy some free time to explore the Take another day to explore Llandudno at your own pace. Perhaps stroll along the seafront, enjoy the traditional amusements along the pier, or take a trip up the Great Orme on the funicular railway. Day 6: Caernanfor and Ffestiniog Railway Take in the mountainous scenery of Snowdonia as you board the Ffestiniog Railway, the oldest independent railway company in the world. This historic route climbs over 700ft from sea level, passing waterfalls seaside town of Llandudno. Optional: Excursion to Anglesey Day 5: Llandudno and traversing horseshoe bends. You’ll stop at Caernarfon, home to Wales’ most famous and mighty castle. Day 7: Llangollen and Horse Drawn Barge Today you’ll visit Llangollen, nestled in the Dee Valley, beneath the Dinas Bran Castle. You’ll embark on a horse-drawn barge, an iconic experience which visitors have been enjoying for over 100 years. Whilst you take to the waters, admire the rich flora and fauna of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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48 people Return coach from: Local UK pick up points

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Betws-y-Ceod & Llanberis Railway

Caernanfor and Ffestiniog Railway

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Bala Lake Railway

Llandudno

Llangollen and Horse Drawn Barge

Day 1: Home - Llandudno Depart from your local coach pick-up point and head to Llandudno, which will be your base for the next seven nights. Day 2: Bala Lake Railway You’ll board the Bala Lake Railway and enjoy a scenic trip, admiring extensive views of Llyn Tegid and the surrounding countryside, as well as Arenig Fawr, Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy mountains. You might even be lucky enough to spot herons and buzzards.

Reasons to love this ♥ Travel on some of Wales most traditional railways ♥ Admire spectacular scenery across the Welsh countryside ♥ Take in some iconic sights, such as Betws-y-Coed in the heart of the National Park Your holiday includes ✓ All coach travel ✓ 7 nights hotel accommodation ✓ 7 meals ✓ Local joining points ✓ No lugging your luggage

Day 8: Llandudno - Home Today you will return home.

✓ Fully escorted ✓ All excursions

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