Bala Lake Railway — Attraction in Llanuwchllyn

Stellar and stunning Railway attraction in North Wales and one of the most beautiful and picturesque railway journeys in Wales. The railway journey last for approx. 30 minutes between Bala and Llanuwchllyn with a stop at Llangower along the route and there are various times throughout the day between the destinations mentioned and there are various timetables throughout the seasons when the trains operate and these are Orange, Pink and Blue and best advice is to check the website for the relevant timetable prior to booking tickets for your railway journey. The journey itself is spectacular and amazing where you can take in the Picturesque Mountain Vistas of the Snowdonia (Eryi) National Park and also the even more amazing views of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) itself and on the railway journey you can stop at Llangower where you can relax right by the Lake and also enjoy walks close to it. At the Bala end of the railway there is some brief information displays about the history of the railway and also the future of extending the railway route right into Bala Town itself, which is quite an exciting and intriguing read and at the Bala end of the Railway Line you can enjoy relaxing walk around the Town Centre and shops and also enjoy further views of the Lake which offers some lovely panoramic views of the Mountains in the backdrop which is beautifully picturesque. At Llanuwchllyn, which is the main area for the Railway there is a cafe and shop and also the Heritage Centre where there is a series of information displays about how the railway started and Welsh Slate Industry and these displays are really informative and make for a great enthralling read. The Heritage Centre showcases some really good interesting artefacts such as The Triassic Locomotive which is in immaculate and there is railway trucks and carriages which look great. On your railway journey you can enjoy on a series of excellent steam locomotives and these could be 'Winifred', 'Alice', ' Maid Marian' & ' George B' and out of these 'Alice' & ' Maid Marian' are the stand out due to their great dazzling colours and condition but also they are great flagships of the place and synonymous with the attraction. The rolling stock of all of the steam locomotives are at Llanuwchllyn Station and there are some information displays about the history of them outside the station and there is an information displays about the history of the station, which is very interesting. The cafe sells a range of food and drink at reasonable affordable prices and the shop has a lovely range of souvenirs at very reasonable prices. Overall this is a marvellous and wonderful place to visit and makes for a very relaxing and outstanding day out to enjoy one of Wales' great train journeys. Definitely well worth a visit whilst in...

Bala lake Railway is now operating daily 4.5 miles by the side of Lake Bala. We arrived at Llanuwchllyn to start our journey a round trip down to Bala. Parking was free there are toilets, Cafe and a gift shop. While we waited for Alice our little engine to arrive we had a tour of the signal box. There was plenty of opportunity to get some great pictures. Views across Lake Bala was lovely all while you can smell the fumes from the engine while plumes of smoke left the funnel. Sure this is how it was in the old days. The engine itself is ove 100 years old and seems to have no problem in pulling all the passengers and carriages. Staff here were very welcoming and hospitable, we had a great talk to the driver who was a wealth of knowledge as was the signalman. Cost was just over £30 for 2 adults which was for the return journey. At the Bala end you can get off and walk into Bala I would say it took us 20 to 25 minutes. Allowing us around 50 mins to an hour if you catch the morning train you would get 4 to 5 hours. We would highly recommend this great experience where Adults and children alike can enjoy Bala Lake from a different view point. All info can be found online also ticket booking if you prefer to pay at the Station then the Train guard can accept payment and issue you a ticket. Thankyou to all the great staff it was made memorable for all these hard...

Nestled in Bala the steam train ride promises an enchanting voyage for children and adults alike, with its vintage charm and scenic routes evoking a bygone era of travel.

However, my recent excursion was tarnished by an unfortunate incident regarding ticket transactions. Upon tendering £40 for tickets priced at £35, the conductor cited a lack of change and was unable to provide the £5 in change owed. Initially understanding, we accepted the situation. Yet, mere moments later, we observed the conductor effortlessly dispensing £15 in change to another passenger, highlighting a disconcerting inconsistency in service.

Despite this blemish, the steam train journey itself proved delightful. Passengers reveled in the nostalgic atmosphere, capturing timeless moments against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes. Families, in particular, found joy in the experience, fostering lasting memories amidst the rhythmic chug of the locomotive.

In summary, while the steam train ride offers a captivating retreat into history, the disparity in ticket handling underscores a need for improved customer service standards. Addressing such discrepancies would undoubtedly enhance the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of patrons partaking in this...