Llanberis Lake Railway,
Gilfach Ddu,
Llanberis,
Gwynedd,
LL55 4TY
Telephone 01286 870549
Fax 01286 870549

Web: http://www.lake-railway.co.uk
Email:: info@lake-railway.co.uk
Map Link: Here

Situated in the heart of Snowdonia, and with a terminus at the foot of Snowdon, the Llanberis Lake Railway offers a delightfully relaxed steam train ride along the shores of Padarn Lake.

Starting from Llanberis the little trains take you past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle, birthplace of the Welsh Prince Llywelyn the Great, along the new extension and across Afon y Bala, possibly Britain’s shortest river, before entering Padarn Country Park and joining the original slate railway route alongside lake Padarn, the largest of the two lakes in Llanberis. The outward journey takes you non-stop to Penllyn, and along the way there are magnificent views of Snowdon and the surrounding high peaks.

On the return journey the train stops briefly at Cei Llydan, mid-way along the lake. Passengers may alight here and use the lakeside picnic area, or visit the nearby (independently operated) children’s play area.

The train continues to Gilfach Ddu, originally where slate was transhipped from the quarry system to the slate railway, and now our main station serving the country park and nearby attractions. Here you can watch the driver as he fills the tanks with water and stokes the fire ready for the next journey. After this thirsty work, you can visit our café for a drink or a bite to eat, or browse our souvenir and gift shop.

Break your journey here to visit the fascinating Slate Museum, where the story of slate and the men who worked it comes to life through displays and demonstrations. Or take a look at the Old Quarry Hospital, the first in Wales to have an x-ray machine, and see how the injured men were cared for. Or take a stroll along one of the country park’s many marked woodland paths or along the shore of the lake. Discover the now flooded Vivian Quarry, try your hands (and feet) on the new Ropes and Ladders high wire course (opening in 2007) or visit the craft workshops.

All our trains are scheduled to be hauled by “Elidir”, “Thomas Bach” or “Dolbadarn”, our ex-quarry Hunslet steam engines, that spent the earlier part of their career working the nearby Dinorwic Quarries.

We have level access to the trains at Llanberis and Gilfach Ddu stations, and coaches on each train that have been specially adapted for wheelchair users.

Finding Us:

We’re situated just off the A4086 in Llanberis. Follow steam train or Padarn Country Park Signs. Llanberis is just 15 minutes from the A55 (Jnc 11), 20 minutes from Caernarfon, and 45 minutes from Porthmadog / Betws-y-Coed via the scenic Llanberis Pass road.

Sample Fares (2007):

Adults / Seniors: £6.50 return, children £4.50 return. A range of family discount tickets are available (eg 2 Adults & 2 Children £19.00).

Your GLTW Discount Card also entitles you to discounts at the following accommodation providers.Please Note: You must disclose that you are a GLTW card holder at the time of booking and show your card on arrival.

Quality Hotel Snowdonia Llanberis, 01286 870253 www.hotels-snowdonia.com 10% off standard room rate
Glyn Afon Guest House Llanberis, 01286 872528 www.glyn-afon.co.uk 10% off two nights or more (excluding Bank Hols)