UK's 'most scenic' railway is 4.7-mile journey climbing incredible mountain

UK's 'most scenic' railway is 4.7-mile journey climbing incredible mountain
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UK's 'most scenic' railway is 4.7-mile journey climbing incredible mountain
Author: mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Victoria Chessum)
Published: Jan, 11 2025 06:00

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The Snowdon Mountain Railway has long been labelled as one of the most scenic railway routes in the UK, as it transports tourists from Llanberis - a village in Snowdonia's National Park - to the jaw-dropping Snowdonia summit.

The Snowdon Mountain Railway co said: "As the train travels up the mountain, you’ll experience awe-inspiring views and uncover the mountain’s hidden secrets, from viaducts, waterfalls and gorges to the remnants of abandoned farms, chapels and medieval settlements.".

UK's 'most scenic' railway is 4.7-mile journey climbing incredible mountain The boredom can be removed from this train journey by simply taking a look around you.

Tipped as a "journey like no other", the idea of a railway to the summit was first proposed decades earlier, in 1869 by Sir Richard Moon, who was chairman of the London and North Western Railway.

The journey continues to snake through rural countryside scenery, before a stop at Halfway Station where the train refuels and passengers can get off, stretch their legs, and pick up any refreshments at the nearby cafe.

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