Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

H eart of W ales & T he B recon B eacons

Journey to the Heart of Wales on this scenic rail holiday enjoying nostalgic steam journeys with picturesque valley and mountain views on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, the Brecon Mountain Railway, and the Talyllyn, the world’s first preserved railway. Journey on the beautiful Heart of Wales Line, visit the magnificent Aberglasney Gardens, discover Cyfarthfa Castle, and enjoy time to explore the historic town of Abergavenny.

DAY 1 Journey from your home station to Llandrindod Wells and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Metropole Hotel, our base for the next four nights.We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 Today, we step aboard the beautiful Heart of Wales Line, one of Britain’s prettiest rural routes, travelling through tranquil scenery and crossing the curving Cynghordy Viaduct as we make our way to Llandeilo . Here we transfer to the Aberglasney Gardens , one of Wales’ finest gardens set in the picturesque Tywi Valley, and we can explore more than 10 acres of magnificent gardens including the unique Elizabethan Cloister Garden before returning to Llandrindod in time for our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 3 After breakfast this morning, we travel by coach to the charming Talyllyn Steam Railway* , the world’s first preserved railway, running for seven miles through stunning Southern Snowdownia from Tywyn to Nant Gwernol through ancient woodlands and meadows. Afterwards, we continue to Aberystwyth where we enjoy free time to take lunch and explore the town before our steam* journey on the Vale of Rheidol Railway to Devil’s Bridge. Travelling through the beautiful Rheidol Valley with the countryside changing as we journey through wide open fields, woodland, and rugged mountain scenery, the line twisting and turning as it clings to the hillside. After a day of heritage, we return to Llandrindod and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Travel along the picturesque Heart of Wales Line ★ Visit the magnificent Aberglasney Gardens ★ Experience the Talyllyn Railway, the original preserved railway ★ Steam on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, one of the Great Little Trains of Wales ★ Visit Aberystwyth & Devil’s Bridge ★ Discover the historic market town of Abergavenny ★ Explore the grand Cyfarthfa Castle ★ Marvel at reservoirs and mountains on the Brecon Mountain Railway

Fares From £725

Cynghordy Viaduct

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DAY 4 This morning, we take our coach to Abergavenny where we have some free time to explore this historic market town before transferring to the grand Cyfarthfa Castle , a prime example of a 19th-century Ironmaster residence where we can also explore the Museum and Art Gallery. This afternoon, we continue to Pant for a return steam* journey on the Brecon Mountain Railway, formerly part of the Brecon & Merthyr Railway. Our journey will take us along the full length of the Pontsticill Reservoir before climbing to Torpantau, high in the Brecon Beacons, before we retrace our steps to the hotel in time for our final evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 5 After breakfast, we bid farewell to Llandrindod Wells and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys. (B) *We reserve the right to travel by heritage diesel train should the steam locomotive not be available / timetabled at the time of our visit.

DEPARTS

Thursday 19 June 2025 Thursday 11 September 2025

FARES

ACTIVITY LEVEL

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST* £975 £985 £1039 £1069 £975 £875 £789 £965 £1089 £889 N/A £885 £1045

STANDARD

£845 £859 £875 £895 £845 £795 £765 £859 £925 £789 £799 £805

HOTEL Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells Situated in the spa town of Llandrindod Wells, the Metropole Hotel offers an award-winning restaurant serving delicious seasonal dishes and a relaxing spa including an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Scotland £885 £5 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotel £730 Single Room Supplement £65 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Devil’s Bridge

Aberglasney

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