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The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways

Snowdon Mountain Railway

Llanberis, United Kingdom

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Snowdon Mountain Railway

Rack railway running from Llanberis station up Snowdon, taking about an hour each way. Riders see the waterfall and mountain views on the climb, and the summit station has a cafe, gift shop and toilets.

Highlights

  • Llanberis station
  • Clogwyn station
  • Rocky Valley

Good to know

  • Book online early, tickets sell out
  • Half an hour at the summit
  • Trains may stop short in wind or weather

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