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Take a once in a lifetime heritage railway adventure to the summit of Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa, the majestic mountain with breathtaking views.
Follow in the footsteps of millions of travellers who make the epic train journey from Llanberis Station all the way to the summit of Snowdon.
Experience stunning panoramic views from Hafod Eryri, the UK’s highest visitor centre and an award-winning feat of mountain-top engineering.
As the train travels up the mountain, you’ll experience awe-inspiring views and uncover the mountain’s hidden secrets, from viaducts, waterfalls and gorges to the remnants of abandoned farms, chapels and medieval settlements.
The current building, Hafod Eryri, on the summit of Snowdon first opened in June 2009. The name derives from the Welsh word for a summer dwelling on the mountain. It welcomes over six hundred thousand visitors a year and it’s not hard to see why, on a clear day the views can stretch as far as Ireland.
On arrival at Hafod Eryri you are welcomed into a modern, contemporary environment where you can relax and take in the incredible views to the valleys below. During your 30-minute stopover, you can venture up to the cairn which, at 1085m above sea level, is the highest point in Wales and England!!
Within the building is a café area serving a selection of ‘grab and go’ food and beverages to enjoy whilst taking in the panoramic views. Hafod Eryri is the UK’s highest re-fuelling station! Our gift shop stocks a range of unique souvenirs, clothing, and local produce; you can even send a postcard from the summit post box!
Hafod Eryri has no mains water or electricity supply, water is taken to the building by train and harvested from the roof. On average 9,000 litres a day are used throughout the summer months! All power for the building is produced by generators at the summit and fuel for these is also delivered to the building by train. It really is a remarkable operation!