Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway

The Vale of Rheidol Railway was opened in 1902 and its original purpose was to serve the lead mines in the Rheidol valley. The gauge route passes through some of the most rugged terrain of any railway in the United Kingdom. It was built at the Great Western Railway's Swindon Works. This train was privatised in 1989 and was the last steam railway to be owned by British Rail.

The Vale of Rheidol Railway runs for 11¾ miles from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge where the train usually waits for an hour before returning to ensure some good sightseeing but you can catch a later train if you wish to have longer.

The journey lasts for 1 hour and gives passengers the opportunity to see spectacular views of the wooded Rheidol Valley, which were unseen for decades until the renovation programme began 10 years ago. The programme still continues today and there are plans for more views to be opened up and improved facilities at both the terminal stations.