Touring the UK by Rail 2019

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Tallyllyn Railway

© Tallyllyn Railway

12 DAYS

Brecon Mountain Railway

© BMR

DEPARTS

relaxing break, by a journey on the amazing Snowdon Mountain Railway . After enjoying this kaleidoscope of vistas we return through the National Park and Conwy Valley to Llandudno. (B,D) DAY 12 A reluctant farewell to Llandudno and the lovely Empire Hotel sees us make our way to the station for our journeys homeward. (B) ** Please note that we have based this itinerary on this year’s timetables for the many heritage railways featured. Where possible the excursions will be steam, although occasionally we may book diesel trains instead if steam trains are not in operation. We may have to juggle one or two of the days to make the itinerary work with the heritage railways once their timetables are announced. That said, early October is also steam gala time and, should our visit coincide with a gala, we will do our utmost to include it.

DAY 7 Our adventure continues to Pant for a journey on the Brecon Mountain Railway . Formerly part of the Brecon & Merthyr Railway, the line passes the full length of the Pontsticill Reservoir on its way to Torpantau, high in the Brecon Beacons. (B,D) DAYS 8 & 9 Crossing Wales northwards by coach, we call in at the Bala Lake Railway and the Llangollen Railway on our way to Llandudno and four nights at the superbly traditional Empire Hotel. A leisurely first day on the North Wales Coast includes a ride on the vintage tramcar to the summit of the Great Orme , offering magnificent views across the Irish Sea. (B,D) DAY 10 Take traditional great railway journeys as we head along the beautiful Conwy Valley Line to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Here we board our narrow-gauge steam train on the world famous Ffestiniog Railway to travel to Porthmadog . After some free time our journey continues on the Welsh Highland Railway to Caernarvon from where we transfer back to Llandudno. (B,D) DAY 11 Heading into Snowdonia , we take a steam train ride on the Llanberis Lake Railway followed, after a

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FARES

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England

FIRST STANDARD RC £1,780 £1,695 -£15 £1,810 £1,715 -£15 £1,835 £1,725 -£20 £1,855 £1,740 -£20 £1,880 £1,725 -£20 £1,750 £1,690 -£15 £1,695 £1,660 -£10 N/A £1,720 -£15 N/A £1,740 -£20 £1,760 £1,680 -£10 N/A £1,665 -£10 N/A £1,665 -£10 ******* ******* *****

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Join & Leave at Hotels

£1595

The Empire Hotel, Llandudno Faithful to its Victorian character, all rooms are furnished with antiques and beds with down bedding - and have private bathroom, colour TV with satellite, video or DVD player, safe, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. The award-winning Watkins and Co. restaurant offers the finest local produce; a creative chef, elegant surroundings and friendly service all combine to ensure a memorable experience. The indoor heated swimming pool has a sauna, steam room and whirlpool; the small outdoor heated pool has a spa bath. Single Room Supplement £195 11 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte 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 and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ******* Customers in Scotland – please call us for advice. Tenby is very difficult to reach in a day from some parts of Scotland. We would rather look into this in detail for you before accepting a booking that the UK rail system cannot facilitate. But please do call us!

Ffestiniog Railway

© Ffestiniog Railway

HOTELS

Fourcroft Hotel, Tenby On the cliffs above Tenby’s sheltered, sunny North Beach, Fourcroft looks spectacularly over the old fishing harbour and across Carmarthen Bay. Stroll into the into the medieval walled, explore the private pathways down to the beach, or simply sit and watch the world go by. The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells Situated in the spa town of Llandrindod Wells, the 4* Metropole Hotel is a great base for exploring the varied attractions of the Heart of Wales. The hotel is also a great place to relax, as its Victorian style conservatory houses an 18 metre pool, thermal suites, Jacuzzi and gymnasium.

St Davids

© Mike Peel

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