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Llanberis Lake Railway

Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park LL55 4TY, Wales
01286-870549
Ranked #3 of 7 attractions in Llanberis
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Traveller Description: The Llanberis Lake Railway is a lovely little steam train ride starting at Llanberis, the village at the foot of Snowdon, and running through the... more »
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Enjoyed the ride but fairly short really so not exceptional value for money, though ticket is valid all day I believe so can get off and walk up the trail to the cafe (if it's open) and go back on another train or else get the train up to the end of the line (not lake end) and walk to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I imagine this ride would be more agreeable for families with children. We found the price to be high for what it offered us as a couple. The train is charming, but runs down a short track around part of the lake before turning around and going back down the same path again. Trip time is about an hour. More

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Nice gentle train ride. Great way to see the Lake without too much effort. Guide is informative and enthusiastic. We usually take friends and visitors to this attraction and everyone loves it. More

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Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Having spent a whole day walking from the end of the Llyn exploring as we went, the train ride back to the car was not only an enjoyable pleasure ride with lovely views across the water, but it was a saving grace for our poor tired feet. More

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Sutton
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Best enjoyed on a good day with kids and a picnic. But for narrow gauge railway enthusiasts its always great in any circumstances. More

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Bolton
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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At £7.50 pp return the trip isn't cheap but the experience of a travelling behind a steam engine originating from the slate mines is worth it. The views across the lake and over the mountains are beautiful. More

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Walsall, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We were in the area but I wouldn't recommend that anyone makes a special journey for a ride on this train. It's a one way journey along the lake to a dead end then the train turns around and goes back. Dogs are allowed on the train, the ones we were unfortunately stuck in a carriage with, really smelt offensive... More

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Cheshire
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Lovely view across the lake and looking across at Snowdon on the little railway but at £7.50 I think it was very much overpriced for what you got. More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Very good experience; though its better if you start queuing for tickets early to avoid dissapointment. We bought our tickets at around 9:50 am and by 11:00 they were sold out. More

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Milano
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I really liked this trip and me and my family spent a good hour whilst the weather was miserable! The driver was very pleasant at the end of the line and let us take some good pictures. Would recommend and thought that the price was fair. More

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