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Snowdon Mountain Railway

Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park LL55 4TY, Wales
Ranked #5 of 7 attractions in Llanberis
3.5 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Description: A scenic train ride to the top of Mount Snowdon.
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Downham Market, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Train was cosy, but if its foggy at the top can be expensive More

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Redditch, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Husband myself and our 6 month old daughter Arrived into llanberis at 10am - and put on train at 12:00 midday, we were 1st to book onto this train but needed up at the back with a view of only the engine!! The carriage was clearly overcrowded - obviously packing people in!!! Each row of seats sat 4 people uncomfortably... More

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Halifax, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

A great trip out and we was lucky enough that the train went to the summit as it is very weather dependant as to how far up you can go. Fantastic views and well worth the 2.5 hour journey. The down side is the train isnt that comfy and you are really squashed in together However i would certainly make... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Our pre-booked trip to the top of Snowdon was not available when we arrived, due to high winds - fair enough. We were offered a full refund or could ride the train up to the 3/4 point and have a partial refund, having travelled for an hour to get there we decided to go for this option, thinking something would... More

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Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

we went there with 3 other adults and 2 kids. we were one of the first group to arrive there but we were asked to come back at certain time to board the train, and when we did come back before the time we were told, the train was almost full and we had to sit separately. on the way... More

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hx
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We didn't book ahead as we were unsure what the weather was going to bring, as it was it was bright and blue skyed. Arriving at 10.15 on Saturday we were told that the next available train was at 1.30; the someone at a neighbouring ticket booth was told 10.30, and when the girl checked, there was space on the... More

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Worcester
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

train was very crowded but not unpleasant, however once up on top of the mountain, you cannot get into have a drink or even use the loo there are so many walkers taking up all the room with their equipment and some had a bad attitiude. Weather of EVERY description happend including snow, so scenery on the top was more... More

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Rowley Regis
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Extortionate prices, a miserable wait for an hour in the scruffy cafe. Then carted up the mountain crammed in like a sardine in a freezing, extremely uncomfortable cattle truck. Windows so steamed up with drizzle and condensation you couldn't see a thing and an agonizing lack of legroom. Icing on the cake? Screaming babies and the choking BO of overweight... More

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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The company would prefer you to pre-book, be warned, if it is cloudy on the day of your visit then the only thing you will enjoy is the journey up and down the mountain. On a clear day you can see as far as Ireland, I know because I have. The new Cafe and Visitor Centre is great, a bit... More

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Basingstoke
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We took the train to the top of Mount Snowdon and really enjoyed the experience. It is quite expensive but a must do trip. Tip - Book before you travel NOT ON THE DAY OF TRAVEL else you will be disappointed because the trains do get booked up. The train travels at a slow pace and you have plenty of... More

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