Heritage railways · North Wales
Welsh Highland Railway
Also known as: Rheilfordd Eryri
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
- Beddgelert · 0.2 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: 53.0099°, -4.1071°.
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Place summary
The Welsh Highland Railway is a heritage railway located in North Wales, specifically in the parish of Beddgelert. Known in Welsh as Rheilfordd Eryri, it operates scenic routes through the Snowdonia National Park, connecting various towns and showcasing the region's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0099, -4.1071
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Beddgelert
- Postcode
- LL55 4YW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Beddgelert — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: w59427234 (ODbL)
- commons: Railway track through Goat Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 432586.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welsh Highland Railway?
- Welsh Highland Railway is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.0099°, -4.1071°. The nearest railway station is Beddgelert, around 0.2 km away.