Snowdon Mountain Railway
Overview
Located in North Wales, the Snowdon Mountain Railway is the UK's only public rack and pinion railway with diesel and heritage steam travel options. Beginning at Llanberis station, the route passes through woodland and crosses rivers before beginning the 3,560ft ascent to the peak. On reaching the summit, visitors have a 30-minute stay at the dynamic visitor centre – 'Hafod Eryri' – where they can grab a bite to eat and enjoy captivating panoramic views. Hafod Eryri is a uniquely designed, RIBA award-winning granite structure, offering spectacular views from the wall of glass at its front. It acts as a terminus for the railway, providing refreshment and giving visitors a chance to learn about the fascinating history of the mountain. Trains depart from Llanberis Station and begin their climb up Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa, a journey experienced by some 12 million travellers since 1896. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views it's all part of a great day out for you and your family in North Wales.
Contact details
Llanberis Caernarfon Gwynedd Wales LL55 4TY United Kingdom
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Access guidance
- We have both indoor and outdoor seating. We offer the provision of a wheelchair for use on site at no charge.
- We have access ramps to the departures platform and ramps for both embarking and debarking carriages. Staff will offer assistance as required.
- It is a short distance from the Ticket Office to boarding the train with full wheelchair access.
- At the Llanberis station the toilets are on ground level adjacent to the Ticket Office on the main forecourt. There is a RADAR key available to customers at the Ticket Office or from the station cleaning personnel. There is an accessible toilet for wheelchair users adjacent to the main toilets. There are no toilet facilities when the destination is Clogwyn. The summit building has full toilet accessibility.
- Water bowls are available at each catering and retail outlet. There are ample grassed area on the boundaries of the station for toileting.
- We would ask customers to contact us directly to discuss any additional support required. We do not offer automatic free travel to carers.
- Consideration is given with our signage to accommodate those customers with visual impairment. We offer a free app which provides audio describing the history and journey on Snowdon.
- Snowdon Mountain railway understands the individual's disability may present unique challenges and encourages customers to contact us directly to discuss their requirements.