The train that will take you to the highest peak in Wales.
the summit of Snowdon it is the highest mountain Welsh and England, and Snowdon Mountain Railway, is regarded as one of the train travel most picturesque in the world. The combination of both could not be but more perfect.
The month of May, like every year and until October, is the start of the season for this mythical train that has been in operation for three centuries. Obviously, as expected, its wagons have been renovated and adapted to the new technologies of the moment, as well as its tracks.
There are two possibilities for this trip: 'The Traditional Diesel Service' , O well, ' The Heritage Steam Experience . What are the main differences?
In the first, the wagons are newer, since were created in 2013 ; They have capacity for 60 passengers and 8 compartments. In addition, they are operational from March and April to October, that is, during the snowy season.
In the second, the two old locomotives, 'The Snowdon Lily' and 'The Snowdon Mountain Goat' , have been reconstructed on the basis to the original wagons from 1896 , and have a capacity for 34 passengers. These passages are one of the most popular due to their history, and they only operate from May to October, so you have to book early to not be disappointed.
This wonderful journey lasts two and a half hours.
The adventure for both begins at the station of the town of Llanberis , and for two and a half hours they traverse the landscape to the highest peak in the country, snowdon, which is at 1,085m above sea level.
Along the way you will cross the afon hwch river and the waterfall Céunant Mawr , always pending the summit that you will see in the distance. During the journey, fields, mountains, herds of sheep and old abandoned houses will accompany you.
the station Hebron It will be the next to appear on the path. It is known for the 1833 chapel that was built by its people, now without human tenants.
As the train climbs to the top, the landscape becomes even more mysterious and wild. In that ascent you can see the houses of the town Beddgelert and the nests of the fastest species of falcon in the world, the Peregrine Falcon.
At the Summit or summit.
There will only be one stop along the way and it will be at the station. half way . Here passengers will be able to recharge their batteries in a small cafeteria before beginning the final ascent. They recommend trying the traditional welsh cake , the Welsh Oggie , stuffed with lamb and leek.
During the final journey, the train looks out over the rugged rocks of Rockey Valley will go through the clogwyn station , as far as the routes go during the winter, and finally, it will stop at the Summit , where is it located Hafod Erryri , the tallest visitor center in the UK. The landscape, impressive again, shows the hills of Ireland and Eryri , the call land of eagles.
This is all you have to take into account if you have decided to start this trip to the past.