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Swansea, Elan Valley & Brecon Railway

The Elan Valley is a beautiful and unspoilt area made even more compelling by the dams and reservoirs which together create a wonderful landscape. During this weekend break enjoy a guided tour of the Elan Valley and a journey on the Breacon Mountain Railway

Part of the rugged Cambrian Mountains, the Elan Valley is a beautiful and unspoilt area made even more compelling by the dams and reservoirs which together create a wonderful landscape. Enjoy the views and marvel at the engineering enterprise of the Victorians. During this weekend break, you will also have an opportunity for a journey on the Brecon Mountain Railway, a very popular attraction where you can enjoy a six mile return journey on a vintage steam train that runs from Pant to Torpantau.

DRAGON HOTEL

This four-star Dragon hotel has been a key landmark in the city centre for over 50 years. Facilities include the Dragon Brasserie and café bar, the Piano Restaurant and the Margam Lounge, plus a swimming pool and gymnasium. All bedrooms feature air-conditioning, television, telephone, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors.

PRICE INCLUDES

Two nights accommodation with breakfast
Guided tour of Elan Valley Reservoirs.
Return journey on the Brecon Steam Railway.
Return travel by air conditioned coach

Day One

We head south to Rhayader and the Elan Valley Visitor Centre where we meet a guide who will accompany us for a tour of the dams. Elan is a beautiful and unspoilt area made even more compelling by the dams and reservoirs which together create a wonderful landscape. Enjoy the stunning views and marvel at the engineering enterprise of the Victorians. We continue in the afternoon to the Dragon hotel in Swansea.

Day Two

A day at leisure to relax and explore Swansea, the second largest city in Wales sitting on picturesque Swansea Bay. The city has evolved rapidly in recent years; the centre has extended seaward into the award-winning Marina and Maritime Quarter, where you'll find attractions including the Swansea Museum, the Dylan Thomas Centre and the National Waterfront Museum.

Day Three

This morning and drive to Brecon where we have an included ride on a vintage steam train into the Brecon Beacons National Park to see stunning views across the Taf Fechan Reservoir. From here we continue our journey home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Chirk	Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llandegai	Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham	Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop