Why Choose Travel? ● Ffestiniog Travel is a specialist rail and is part of a charitable trust that also owns the historic Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways (FF&WHRs) in North . Rail Holidays of the World

● The travel company celebrates its 45th Anniversary in 2019 – 45 years of creating and arranging escorted, tailor-made and private group with the Experts rail tours around the UK, Europe and worldwide.

● It is proud of its welsh roots and close connection with the FF&WHRs, donating its profits to the heritage railways to support their conservation – every booking benefits these railways.

● The company’s base in means it is perfectly positioned to promote the region’s historic, scenic, cultural highlights and the many heritage railways that run through it.

● Its small, dedicated rail holiday travel team provides an award winning personal service.

● As a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) quality, value and financial security is guaranteed.

● Over 60% of existing customers return to travel with Ffestiniog Travel year after year.

● A travel company created for people who love rail holidays and exploring the world’s heritage railways.

Ffestiniog Travel Former St Mary’s Church, Tremadog, , LL49 9RA, UK

Tel: +44 (0)1766 512400 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ffestiniogtravel.com

Ffestiniog Travel is an agent for and accepts the GLToW International Gold Card – www.greatlittletrainsofwales.co.uk/berlin19-gold Please enquire for more details.

Unforgettable Rail Journeys Wales is a Rail Enthusiast’s Paradise – Discover Wonderful Wales - Home to more than 11 heritage, steam Scenic Railway Rides & Cultural Sightseeing and narrow gauge railways Here are some suggestions for your next holiday to Wales! Holidays for families, For comprehensive, unparalleled ‘ Behind the couples, single travellers or groups. Scenes’ tours of these wonderful railways let Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Mini Break Canal Cruise, Castles & Railways experts Ffestiniog Travel escort you: Enjoy the highlights of the world’s oldest narrow gauge railways From your base in you can take a journey on the Bala - Ffestiniog and the Welsh Highland Railways. Scenic journeys Lake Railway before a trip on the Thomas Telford motor boat We can arrange all travel and accommodation for short that cross the , travel through the Aberglaslyn along a five mile stretch of the Llangollen Canal, a UNESCO or long-stay tours to Wales. Your visit can include all Pass into National Park and the foothills of World Heritage Site, which runs along the picturesque Dee or some of the elements listed below. Chartered rail . Valley and crosses the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Ride the excursions are available for groups only. nearby on a scenic journey to . Visit & Snowdon Powis Castle and Gardens before another steam train journey ● Unique ‘behind the scenes’ access on the Stay in the Royal Town of and take a trip on the on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (WLLR). Great Little Trains of Wales: Welsh Highland Railway, travelling along the full length of the line from Caernarfon to and return. Include a return - Tallylyn & Vale of Railways journey to the summit of Snowdon on the Snowdon Mountain Stay in the pretty seaside resort of Aberystwyth and take a ride Railway. Add some history to your trip with visits to the region’s on the Cliff Railway - the longest electric funicular railway in Lake many castles including the famous , Conwy Britain. Nearby is the , the world’s first preserved Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Castle and Victorian Penrhyn Castle. steam railway where every journey is special. Take some time Fairbourne in to visit the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum. A ride on Welshpool & Portmeirion Luxury Break the from Aberystwyth takes you to the Vale of Rheidol Relax and enjoy a quality stay at the famous Italianate famous Devil’s Bridge which reaches a height of over 600ft. Mountain Portmeirion Village. The colourful complex is nestled alongside Bala Lake the beautiful North Wales coastline and affords wonderful Cardiff, & Caerphilly Castle! Welsh Highland Heritage views. This break includes steam journeys on the Ffestiniog A stay in Wales’ capital Cardiff allows time for some city Snowdon Mountain and Welsh Highland Railways which will deliver stunning views sightseeing. The Brecon Mountain Railway is a short journey of Snowdonia National Park and the Welsh countryside. An away. Travel behind a vintage following part of ● Scenic steam journeys through beautiful Snowdonia expert guide will join you on the railway journeys to provide the route of the original Brecon & Merthyr Railway. The journey some interesting, background information on the history of the takes you into the Brecon Beacons National Park and along National Park and picturesque Wales narrow gauge railways and the local area. the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir before climbing to Torpantau, the summit of the original line. On your return to ● Enjoy footplate rides on the Ffestiniog, Llanberis Lake, the capital why not visit impressive Caerphilly Castle. Welsh Highland Heritage, Fairbourne, Talyllyn and Vale of Rheidol Railways Mix & match some of the above suggestions ● We will organise guided tours and insights from railway to create your own unique Wales holiday! staff and volunteers

● Opportunities for steam hauled private charter trains on the Ffestiniog, Welsh Highland Heritage, Vale of Rheidol and Talyllyn Railways

● Take a rail journey by mainline train along the scenic Cambrian Coast

● Specialist tours of remnants of former railways around Porthmadog and the North Wales coast

● Shunting experience on the Ffestiniog Railway

● Great photo opportunities

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