Travel by train on Britain’s only Rack and Pinion Railway
up Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales
Since 1896, visitors from around the world
have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway.
Trains scale the highest mountain in England
and Wales(1085m) where Snowdon boasts
dramatic landscape and scenery. This unique
railway is one of the most popular visitor
attractions in North Wales. The Summit of
Snowdon, at 3,560ft (1085m), is the highest
mountain in England and Wales.
For more than 112 years holiday makers and day
trippers have been appreciating the truly spectacular views they have experienced
while claiming the ascent of Snowdon as a lifetime adventure. As the train
climbs through the atmospheric landscape of Snowdon passengers can absorb
themselves in the rich myth, legend and history Snowdonia has to offer.
Based on Victorian engineering Snowdon Mountain
Railway is the only public rack and pinion railway in
the United Kingdom and a true majestic mountain
top adventure.
The new £9million Summit Visitor Centre ‘Hafod Eryri’
is due to open Summer 2008. On completion of this
new fantastic building, Summit travel will
recommence.