The Snowdon Mountain Railway is a remarkable feat of engineering that has been carrying tourists to the summit of Yr Wyddfa since 1896. This phenomenal train journey means that one of Wales' most iconic peaks is accessible to many.
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Take a once in a lifetime adventure on the Snowdon Mountain Railway which has been described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world. Trains depart from Llanberis Station and begin their climb up Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa, a journey experienced by some 12 million travellers since 1896.
The railway has not run all the way to the summit for the last three years initially due to the pandemic and, more recently, as a result of essential upper mountain track work.
The summit cafe sells refreshments and snacks and the gift shop has a range of souvenirs. You can even send a postcard from the summit post box. The visitor centre is operated by Snowdon Mountain Railway and is usually open from late Spring until the last weekend in October but is closed on bad weather days.