august, 2021
Event Details
FRIDAY, 20 AUGUST 2021
Confirmed Details
This excursion has been re-dated because a major Network Rail shutdown of the Cambrian Line, which was planned for April/May was deferred and into June. This means that instead of running on Friday, 18 June we now run on Friday, 20 August.
The itinerary for the day has not changed, but as Temple Meads Station is not available the first pick-up point will now be Bristol Parkway.
For lovers of stunning scenery, the single track railway that wends across mid-Wales and then follows the Cambrian Coast to Pwllheli is hard to beat.
On leaving Shrewsbury enjoy the undulating views as our special train joins the Cambrian line heading west through the pleasant Borders countryside. Once into Wales the line climbs through narrowing valleys to a summit at Talerddig before a winding descent to Machynlleth. We soon cross and follow the Dovey Estuary to Aberdovey, before the climb to the Friog rock shelter is followed by descent to the famous wooden bridge across the sandy Mawddach Estuary into Barmouth. Our train then continues north through Harlech, with set downs at Minffordd and Porthmadog before reaching lines end at Pwllheli. The return retraces the outward route, giving you another opportunity to appreciate the fabulous scenery. We offer the following destinations for you to choose from:
Option A – BARMOUTH (1300/1800): A compact resort and start of a circular trip, featuring a river ferry and a walk over Barmouth Bridge..
Option B – MINFFORDD & PORTMEIRION (1350/1700): Why not walk a mile (each way) and visit the Italianate village of Portmeirion, made famous by the Prisoner TV series of the 1960s (Pay admission charge on the day).
Option C – PORTHMADOG (1400/1650): A very pleasant port and town, home to several narrow gauge railways.
Option D – PWLLHELI (1435/1620): Market town of the Lleyn Peninsula with marina. And lines end of course!
| Fares | Adult | Junior | Party of 4 | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Class | £119 | £60 | £456 | SOLD OUT |
| First Class | £159 | £119 | £616 | SOLD OUT |
| First Class Plus | £179 | £139 | £696 | SOLD OUT |
| Premier Dining | £279 | £239 | £1096 | SOLD OUT |
Table for Two seats are available at a supplement of £35 per person in First Class, First Class Plus and Premier Dining. FULLY BOOKED
CONFIRMED TIMINGS
* Please Note Premier Dining not available from these stations
Motive power is expected to be a DB Cargo class 67 locomotive to Shrewsbury and return & Network Rail class 97/3s thereafter.
