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Vale of Rheidol Railway
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Steam Railway, next open Sat 16 Feb - Sun 3 Mar 2019, £10-£24.20
Vale of Rheidol Railway Park Avenue,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 1PG
Details
From the coast at Aberystwyth, watch the scenery passing by your window. See the countryside change as you travel through wide open fields, ancient woodland and rugged mountain scenery as the line twists and turns, clinging to the hillside to reach Devil's Bridge - home of the famous Mynach Falls and Devil's Punchbowl.
Look out for birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards soaring high above the valley floor and listen to the sound of the narrow gauge steam engine working hard on the climb into the hills.
Opened in 1902, the railway is a masterpiece of engineering and has been delighting passengers young and old for generations. Although the line no longer carries lead ore from the mines it has been carrying holidaymakers to the beauty spot of Devil's Bridge for over a hundred years!
The railway is a registered charity, dedicated to preserving the railway for future generations to enjoy. Our historic coal fired steam locomotives and vintage carriages were built by the Great Western Railway in the 1920s and 30s and are now fully restored.
The 12 mile journey takes 1 hour in each direction. See timetables for departure times.
Passengers may upgrade to the the First Class Observation Saloon for a small charge.
Dogs are very welcome on the railway and can travel in all Third Class carriages. A dog rover ticket costs £3.00.
The railway can carry bicycles although owing to space limitations on certain popular trains, please contact us in advance so we can reserve space.
The railway offers advance bookings through its website, but there is also the option to purchase tickets from the Booking Office on the day of travel.
Rail Route: Aberystwyth - Devil's Bridge
Devil's Bridge Station is a short walk from Devil's Bridge Waterfalls - operated as a separate attraction.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Sat 16 Feb - Sun 3 Mar 2019 | |
| Sat 9 - Sun 10 Mar 2019 | |
| Sat 16 - Sun 17 Mar 2019 | |
| Sat 23 - Sun 24 Mar 2019 | |
| Sat 30 Mar - Fri 1 Nov 2019 | |
| Sun 3 Nov 2019 | |
| Sun 10 Nov 2019 | |
| Sun 17 Nov 2019 | |
| Sun 24 Nov 2019 |
Prices
Return Fares with Gift Aid: Adult £24.20, Senior £22.00, Child (3 - 15) £11.00, Family (2 + 1), £40.70 Family (2 + 2) £60.50. Children aged 2 years old and under travel FREE.
For non-gift aid, prices are £22.00, £20.00, £10.00, £37.00 & £55.00 respectively.
Dogs are welcome. The dog rover fare is £3 per hound. Bicycles can be conveyed for £5 subject to space being available. If you plan to bring a bicycle, it is advisable to telephone beforehand.
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www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
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Address
Park Avenue,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 1PG
Location and nearby places
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SN 586812 Lat: 52.41114 Long: -4.07912
By Public Transport: The Vale of Rheidol Railway is located in the centre of Aberystwyth and is a short walk from the mainline railway and bus stations.
By Road: The Railway has a large car park off Park Avenue/Boulevard St Brieuc near the Park & Ride site and the SAT NAV Postcode is SY23 1PG.
Please note that if you start your journey at Devil's Bridge, car parking is adjacent to the station platform. SAT NAV: SY23 3JL
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Aberystwyth station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Gift shop
Italian signs/guides
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Devil's Bridge Station is a short walk from Devil's Bridge Waterfalls - operated as a separate attraction.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
is solidPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Visitor information available in audio format
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Nut free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- Children's menu
Notes
Trains The railway operates a fleet of historic railway carriages which were built for the line between 1923 and 1938. To access the carriages, there are two steps of 400mm between the platform and the carriage floor. Extra steps are available if required. The carriage doors are 580mm wide and internal gangways are 420mm and 520mm wide. We regret that these vintage carriages are not suitable for customers who need to remain in their wheelchairs.
