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Snowdon Mountain RailwaySnowdon Mountain Railway

Since 1896 visitors from around the world have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway. Trains travel to the Summit of Snowdon, which at 3,560ft (1085m) is the highest mountain in England and Wales, where the surrounding countryside boasts dramatic landscape and scenery. This unique railway is one of the most popular visitor attractions in North Wales.
For more than 114 years holiday makers and day trippers have been appreciating the truly spectacular views they have experienced while claiming the ascent of Snowdon as a lifetime adventure. As the train climbs through the atmospheric landscape of Snowdon passengers can absorb themselves in the rich myth, legend and history Snowdonia has to offer.
Based on Victorian engineering Snowdon Mountain Railway is the only public rack and pinion railway in the United Kingdom and a true majestic mountain adventure.

The new Snowdon Summit Visitor Centre, Hafod Eryri, opened in 2009. Sympathetically designed to complement the landscape, this landmark building, designed by Ray Hole architects, grows out of the mountain and features spectacular panoramic windows giving travellers to Hafod Eryri unimpaired views across the mighty Snowdonia range and the Irish Sea, with newly accessible views to the summit cairn only feet above the building. A warm welcome is further assured by the stunning Welsh Oak interior where visitors are given protection beneath the cloud-like granite roof.
Much more than just a train ride
As well as your Mountain Top Adventure on Britain’s highest rack railway, there is so much more to see and do at Snowdon Mountain Railway. Browse through the range of quality gifts, souvenirs and clothing on sale at the Station Gift Shop and in the new Summit Visitor Centre. Indulge your taste buds with a tempting selection of Welsh produce freshly cooked at the Taste of Wales Platform Grill or sit down to a hearty meal, or just a hot drink and a sandwich, in the Llanberis Café. Also, before your train departs, make time to experience our audiovisual presentation ‘To The Summit of Snowdon’, absolutely free, to all passengers in the Snowdon Theatre.
Train Operation:
Dates open: Late March – End of October (Daily Weather Permitting).
Trains run from 9.00am every 30 minutes subject to passenger demand. Trains may be steam or diesel hauled.
The Journey
Your journey begins at Llanberis Station and continues across an impressive viaduct, past a spectacular waterfall cascading through an ancient oak forest, before entering open countryside dotted with long abandoned dwellings and grazing sheep. On fine days the views from the train as you are carried along a spectacular ridge towards the Summit are breath taking. During the ascent of the mountain an in-carriage commentary reveals the secrets of Snowdonia, a region rich in landscape, wildlife, history and myth…

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Postbox Regional Tourist Board Member Welcome Host Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for visually impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Summit Fares: Adult return £25, Adult single £18, Child return £18, Child single £15, Clogwyn Fares (Early Season travel 3/4 distance up Snowdon): Adult return £18
Adult single £14
Child return £14
Child Single £10
Booking
Avoid disappointment and book tickets in advance. Bookings can be made in advance with a credit or debit card and there is a £3.50 administration charge per booking. Please note telephone bookings cannot be made on the same day as travel.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Dates open: March 19th - end of October (daily weather permitting).
Opening times: 8:30 am to mid/late afternoon (dependent on demand). Trains run from 9:00am subject to passenger demand. The trains may be either steam or diesel hauled.
   
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Snowdon Mountain Railway
 
 

Contact

Jonathan Tyler
Tel: 0844 4938 120
View the Snowdon Mountain Railway websitewww.snowdonrailway.co.uk
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Venue

Snowdon Mountain Railway

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY

View the Snowdon Mountain Railway websitewww.snowdonrailway.co.uk

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Map reference: SH 585602


7 1/2 miles from Caernarfon, 10 miles from Bangor, 17 miles from Betws-y-Coed.
Nearest mainline railway station: Bangor (North Wales Coast Line) 9 miles North.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 9 miles from Bangor station

Make time to visit our free Audio Visual Theatre presentation for a taste of the majestic mountain top adventure.

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Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • is gravel
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 3
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Visitor information available in audio format

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system