Water Activities with The Harbourmaster in Snowdonia

Duration

Beddgelert or Meillionen - Caernarfon and return. A day out. Approx 1 hour 45 minutes in Caernarfon.

The Harbourmaster is a full day out from Porthmadog. It picks up at Beddgelert or Meillionen, then travels 16.5 miles to the coast from the foothills of Snowdon to its destination beside the harbour and castle at Caernarfon.

Please note that due to summer demand there is very limited parking in Beddgelert so we recommend you only use this pick up service if you are staying in the village or at Forest Holidays - Beddgelert.

The alternative is to start your journey at Porthmadog for the full experience. Please see The Harbourmaster - Porthmadog Standard.

Starting its journey from the quaint village of Beddgelert, ‘The Harbourmaster’ steams uphill, climbing the forested hillside and onto the foothills of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

Passing the summit of the line (‘Y Copa’ in Welsh) it starts its descent towards the harbour and quayside at Caernarfon – passing small hill farms, running alongside Llyn (Lake) Cwellyn and following the Afon (River) Gwyrfai to reach its destination, the Welsh Highland Railway’s impressive station building beside Caernarfon Castle.

This is a splendid 1½ hour, 16.5-mile journey through a stunning variety of Snowdonia’s beautiful scenery.

Modern carriages give excellent views from every window. The option to pre-book a picnic hamper service is available to enhance your trip.

On arrival at Caernarfon, there is time to explore this historic town – with its narrow streets, small shops and market square – during the approximately 1.5 hour break before the train heads back to Beddgelert.

The modern station has a well-stocked gift shop and friendly café with freshly baked snacks to stock up for your journey home.

On Train amenities: Hot, Cold, Alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, cakes & snacks. All subject to change. There is a toilet available for passenger use.

Fares

Adult - £56.50 Child - £5 Dog - £5 Plus Booking Fee