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Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour
Valleys & Railways of Mid Wales
From picturesque coastlines to rolling hills, explore the beautiful heart of Wales on classic heritage rail journeys from a base in a picturesque spa town, Llandrindod Wells.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Llandrindod Wells
A warm Welsh welcome in Llandrindod Wells
The Welsh holiday begins at the Metropole Hotel and Spa in Llandrindod Wells. Check-in from 2pm; leisure time to explore the Victorian spa town, stroll around the peaceful lake, or walk in the Grade II-listed Rock Park. Evening welcome dinner with the Tour Manager and travel group.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Llandrindod Wells
The charming Talyllyn Railway
Coach transfer to Abergynolwyn to board the steam-hauled Talyllyn Railway (opened 1865), a seven-mile journey through forests, waterfalls and mountains to Tywyn. Leisure time in Tywyn including the Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum and beachfront promenade. Coach to Aberdovey to explore the sandy beach and harbour village. Return to hotel for dinner. Note: on 21 May and 27 August departures, Days 2 and 4 are swapped.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Llandrindod Wells
Welsh heritage in the Elan Valley, Rheidol Railway and Aberystwyth
Coach to the Elan Valley for a ranger-guided tour of the man-made lakes and six dams, including the Birmingham Baroque-style Craig Goch dam. Continue to Devil's Bridge to board the steam-hauled Vale of Rheidol Railway for a 12-mile scenic journey to Aberystwyth. Visit Aberystwyth University for an 'Introduction to Welsh Language' lesson. Leisure time in Aberystwyth before returning to hotel by coach for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Llandrindod Wells
Powis Castle and the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Visit medieval Powis Castle (13th century) and its Italianate terraced gardens, with time to explore the castle's art collection. Coach to Welshpool to board the steam-hauled Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (opened as heritage railway 1963), a 13-kilometre route through woodland and rolling hills to Llanfair Caereinion. Evening dinner accompanied by a performance by the Builth Wells Ladies Choir. Note: on 21 May and 27 August departures, Days 2 and 4 are swapped. On 7 and 21 May departures, Llangollen horse-drawn boat replaces the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5
Homeward bound
Final breakfast at the hotel. Free to head home or continue exploring the heritage-filled region independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
- 4 nights' 4-star hotel accommodation
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
- Breakfast and dinner each day
Not included
- Cancellation and travel insurance
