Bala Lake Railway
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Overview
Steam locomotives which once worked in the slate quarries of North Wales now haul passenger coaches for four-and-a-half miles from Llanuwchllyn Station along the lake to Bala. The railway has one of the few remaining double-twist lever-locking framed GWR signal boxes, installed in 1896. Some of the coaches are open and some closed, so passengers can enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and mountains in all weathers.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Sep, most days (closed certain Mon & Fri), daily in Jul & Aug. Also open in Oct & during Feb & Oct half terms. Telephone for details or check website
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
The county of Gwynedd is home to most of the Snowdonia National Park – including the wettest spot in Britain, an arête running up to Snowdon’s summit that receives an average annual rainfall of 4,473mm. With its mighty peaks, rivers and strong Welsh heritage (it has the highest proportion of Welsh-speakers in all of Wales), it’s always been an extremely popular place to visit and live.
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