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Llanberis Lake Railway

Gilfach Ddu, Padarn Park, Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55 4TY, United Kingdom

Llanberis Lake Railway
Tourist attraction
4.5
2 reviews
8 comments
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4VCP+W3 Caernarfon, United Kingdom
+44 1286 870549
lake-railway.co.uk
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Amy Murray
Amy Murray197 days ago
Absolutely great little experience. The price you pay is for a whole carriage that hold up to 6 although that would be a squeeze. Also dog friendly. The trip takes roughly an hour goes to two different stops and takes a scenic route along the lake. You can also walk along the track. There is a cafe, toilets and a small souvenir shop at the station
Peter Tweed
Peter Tweed197 days ago
Enjoyed trip.
It starts at Slate Museum, back to Llanberis then along North shore of lake before returning to slate museum with a brief stop at picnic site along way to stretch legs.
We were lucky to get large front half compartment of carriage to ourselves (probably due to pram) which is wheel chair accessible. Beautifully vanished interior. That is mirrored glass at the end.
You pay per compartment which vary hugely in size. The carriages were all different, with each having different seating arrangements, with screens between each compartment. Most compartments had 4 seats.

Cafe at station was mediocre.
Alan Holt
Alan Holt227 days ago
An interesting little heritage railway run by real enthusiasts.
At the moment tickets purchases are for a compartment that will at a push seat 6 for the short run up and down the lake.
You can get right up close to the steam engines and all kids there seemed to love it
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas227 days ago
Lovely little railway with superb views over the lake to Snowdon. The miniature locomotives are beautifully maintained and the staff clearly committed to giving visitors a great trip. Didn't have to book tickets in advance in April but likely to be busier in summer.
Ambar Verma
Ambar Verma258 days ago
Cute little railway alongside the lake, very picturesque and beautiful scenes all along the route. The train will remind you of Thomas the tank engine. The engines are steam engines. The whole experience feels nostalgic and idyllic! Loved it. The tickets are not too expensive and totally worth it. One star less as I'd have loved to be on it for longer or have the stop in between for 15 min to soak in the lake scenery more.
Dave Charles
Dave Charles258 days ago
Got lucky by buying a ticket on arrival but strongly recommended you prebook as it is popular.
Excellent access for wheelchair users with a ramp onto the train if required.
Stunning views of the lake and a round trip takes about an hour.
Small but functional cafe serving teas, coffees and snacks but not main meals.
Gift shop too.
Friendly, helpful, welcoming staff.
Parking is free for disabled.
Take note that toilets for the whole site including the Slate Museum.are situated in the centre of the car park. There are no toilets at the station.
Martin Hollingworth
Martin Hollingworth350 days ago
Nice relaxing railway. Parking was £5 all day. Railway is quite short and when we travelled, there was no option to break up the journey. There was a short stop down the line to stretch legs at a picnic area.
Stephen M
Stephen M1 year ago
Lovely views and pulled along by a steam train with carriages that were comfortable and sectioned off.
Good value for money and a nice way to spend an afternoon. Ideally we would have liked more of a destination at the end, instead of just coming back the other way, but I understand that it is historically a working line, so they didn't necessarily think of tourism then!
Sweet little railway with helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Just across the road from the Snowdon railway and we did both trains in the same day, with plenty of time for lunch in between.
Well worth a visit.
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