LLANBERIS LAKE RAILWAY

The Llanberis Lake Railway will be the highlight of your visit to Snowdonia. From your seat in the comfortable enclosed coaches, you can enjoy spectacular views of Snowdon and the surrounding mountains. Starting at Gilfach Ddu station (say "Gilvak Thee") in the Padarn Park at Llanberis, the trains take approximately minutes to make the journey to Penllyn and back, 40 including a short stop at Cei Llyndan (say "Kai Thlindan) for sightseeing on the homeward run. If you want to, you can stop off here for a picnic and catch a later train back to Llanberis.

	The railway is very popular with visitors to Wales wishing to ride one of the "Great Little Trains of Wales" without spending too much money doing so. Even cheaper fares are available for families, pre-booked coach parties and school groups.
The Station cafeteria is open from Easter to late October and offers a selection of refreshments in pleasant surroundings. A specially adapted coach is now available for wheelchair users. It helps to let us know when you are coming. Toilets with disabled access are situated within the park.

While you are here
The Llanberis Lake Railway runs through Padarn Country Park amongst spectacular scenery and a plethora of interesting attractions. Why not "Make a day of it" and visit some of these after your trip on the train.
	THE PADARN COUNTRY PARK includes marked walks and Nature, Woodland and industrial trails, an old slate quarry, picnic sites etc. Visit the Old Quarry Hospital for free displays and information. The Park is also home to a range of craft workshops, diving centre and a watersports centre.
CWM DERWEN WOODLAND CENTRE at the half-way station at Cei Llydan, houses an audio-visual display, adventure playground and nature trail. Plenty of hands on activities for children.PHONE (01286) 872014
	THE WELSH SLATE MUSEUM will delight you for an hour or more with it's preserved machinery, railway equipment and huge waterwheel etc. Demonstrations of slate splitting and iron forging. Cinema, photographic exhibitions and displays all at a modest cost.