# Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway

> Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways stretch for 40 miles through the glorious Snowdonia National Park, allowing you to experience the magnificent scenery in comfort whilst savouring the romance of gleaming steam engines and carriages.

The Ffestiniog Railway runs from Porthmadog on the coast to Blaenau Ffestiniog in the hills, moving through the scenery that is dazzling of Snowdonia National Park. Many of our trains are vapor hauled, some date back again to times being victorianThe railway is simply under 14 miles very long while the journey takes around 1 hour and ten full minutes each method. A shorter journey may be appropriate.In just 30 minutes from Porthmadog or Blaenau Ffestiniog the train gets to Tan Y Bwlch for youngsters. Alight here for the nature trail to Llyn Mair picnic site.The Welsh Highland Railway is Snowdonia's railway that is newest. Trains begin an amazing 25-mile journey that is scenic beneath the castle walls at Caernarfon.The trains, hauled by the entire world's most powerful narrow measure steam locomotives, climb from sea degree to over 650ft regarding the foothills of Snowdon, before zig-zagging considerably down the high hillside to reach Beddgelert, nestling in the heart regarding the National Park, then through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441766516000
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-4x6DMnFAzNDU/ffestiniog-and-welsh-highland-railway

## Activities

- Railway and Transport Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Family

## Nearby stays

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## Nearby things to do

- [Porthmadog Treasure Hunt Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-9fHAxk0afv-f/porthmadog-treasure-hunt-trail)
- [Portmeirion](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-zgx1aBkqPT36/portmeirion)
- [Harlech Beach](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-5B1yNkduEnmz/harlech-beach)
- [Criccieth Castle](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-020TMHZmLnfR/criccieth-castle)
- [Harlech Castle](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-FeclhW3G2Fmv/harlech-castle)

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway?

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway is in Porthmadog, Gwynedd.

### What activities does Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway offer?

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway lists Railway and Transport Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What is there to do near Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway?

Experiences listed near Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway on HolidayFox include Porthmadog Treasure Hunt Trail, Portmeirion, Harlech Beach, Criccieth Castle and Harlech Castle.

### How do I contact Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway?

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441766516000 to ask about availability.


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