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Narrow-gauge railway built in the 1800s to convey slate to Porthmadog, opening in 1836. It closed in 1946 due to declining demand, but was reopened in sections over the next several decades and finished by 1982. Part of the original stretch had to be built higher up due to a power station reservoir that was built on a section of the original track in 1954. Stations are as follows, west to east: Porthmadog, Boston Lodge, Minfford, Penrhyn, Plas Halt, Tan-y-Bwlch, Dduallt, Tan-y-Grisiau, & Blaenau Ffestiniog. The journey is 14 miles.
The Ffestiniog Railway is a heritage railway based on 1 ft 11+1⁄2 in narrow-gauge, in Gwynedd, Wales. It is a major tourist attraction located mainly within the Snowdonia National Park.
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shows the history of slate quarrying in the town. One of north Wales' premier tourist attractions, and with good reason. The Deep Mine tour involves some walking, including steps, and takes you down as far as 450 ft below the summit of the mountain. This tour starts with a ride on Britain's steepest passenger railway, dropping down several levels within the mine. There follows a walking tour through 10 of the huge "chambers" within the mine. There are a number of attractions and displays on the surface, including the Victorian Village which aims to paint a picture of daily life for local people in the mid-19th century. Can get fully booked on busy days such as bank holiday weekends so worth booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
One of three Zip World attractions in the area (the others are in Betws-y-Coed and Bethesda), it is in an abandoned slate quarry. Zip World Caverns is a unique underground journey, across zipwires, rope bridges, via ferrata and tunnels. The Titan is a 2000-m zipwire with stunning views over the landscape. Bounce Below is a bouncy underground play area for all ages (7 to adult)