The Beautiful Conwy Valley Line - Roman Bridge & Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno

[@a.squirrel1511]

I was last there in 2001 and they'd had to put an old 101 units back on service (late due to engine trouble as well), as I understand it, because the new units squealed all the way up. The 101 units, of course, having the fish-bowl front windows gave a perfect view of the entire line. It was fantastic.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

That would’ve brought back memories for me. They should get them back on there as a heritage train set!👍

[@zonabrown9241]

Beautiful scenery

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It is beautiful isn’t it. I definitely recommend this part of the world👍

[@richardturnbull6333]

That's a future trip for me.... I'm sold... thanks for posting .

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yes and I definitely recommend the Ffestiniog round robin ticket. Check out Andrews post on here. Great value for approx £40.

[@barry5787]

Doing Chester - Llandudno - Blaenau - WHR - Caernarfon - 5c - Bangor - Chester next month. After seeing this I am looking forward to it. Many thanks.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Barry, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Timstravels01]

A beautiful line enhanced no end by some cracking little stations. A super video as always.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Tim. One of those lines that seems to get better the more times I use it. I must stop off at Betws-Y-Coed next time and try the miniature railway 👍

[@davidjones8680]

Thank you, that was a very enjoyable watch while having my lunch. David in Devils Bridge.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Glad you enjoyed it David (and your lunch!) 😊

[@Michael.Talbot]

Yeah beautiful line love it. 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yep, only regret with this is not having enough time to stop off at a few of the villages and towns along the way. Some great looking stations I thought.

[@flyingmyles]

That really is a lovely part of the world! My (one of) favourite caravan site is right next to Betsw-y-coed Station, it has some amazing walks around there. Great video as always! Look forward to the next one

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Myles, yes Betws-Y-Coed is lovely. I must stop over next time, if only because I’ve never been on the miniature railway!

[@flyingmyles]

@@LetsMakeaTrip oh yes it's very miniature thats for sure, my favourite shop on the station has to be the Purple Moose Brewery Shop

[@bantengsuro72]

Very beautiful and clean station... I want to see my boss up close. Greetings from Indonesian

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers BSC, glad you enjoyed our little Welsh branch line 😊👍

[@paulmark63]

Well done lovey video. Paul

[@paulmark63]

Also have a look at. You tube channel Called euroasia he has done some great bus rides in wales Chester Wrexham RhyL

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Paul. I’ll check that out. Wrexham to Barmouth is one of the ones I want to do soon 👍

[@andrewfothergill3336]

Excellent video as always Mark. I've travelled the Conwy Valley on a few occasions while completing the Ffestiniog Round Robin from Telford. That's an excellent day out, around 10+ Hours, just over £40 including single trip on the Ffestiniog

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Andrew, yep I’m not sure how many know about the Ffestiniog Round Robin. I had a great day on it a few years back and the guard on the Ffestiniog Railway said he very rarely saw the tickets for it. Totally agree, it’s a good value day out with plenty of track miles for your money.

[@kennethbell54]

Very enjoyable. All the best from Thailand.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Kenneth. I’ve never been to Thailand but it’s on my bucket list. Maybe one day soon 👍

[@kennethbell54]

Been here 13 years now. Train travel is so cheap-----but slow.

[@johncarr712]

Thanks for this video Mark. Appreciate you giving an insight into what this line is like. I've never done it and it's on my list of things to do/places to go. I could easily spend a few days exploring different parts of that line. Thanks once again, hope you're keeping well and look forward to more videos from you. Cheers.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers John, yep only regret from doing this was not to stop off at more places en route. Betws-Y-Coed in-particular and the miniature railway would’ve been worth a look. Also Conwy, although not on the line itself, you can get off at Llandudno Junction and walk across the bridge 👍

[@simonwhitlock9189]

What a lovely journey very scenic and the music was delightful, who was that by the way. Thanks again and stay safe, cheers.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Simon, cheers mate. If you look in the description the music is normally in there as it’s off the KZbin audio library. This one is ‘Fractal of Light’ by Chris Haughan 👍

[@simonwhitlock9189]

@@LetsMakeaTrip Thanks Mark I didn't look at the description but will in future.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

@@simonwhitlock9189 ah no worries. I think youtube auto populate if you use their audio library (which is handy I guess).

[@dazzlingdaz187]

Noswaith dda Mark. A lovely looking line with beautiful stations. Have to go there one day! I thought the benches on the disused platforms at Llandudno were a bit weird though. Cheers for now :-)

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Daz. Yeh Llandudno has changed a lot over the last few decades. I never really went there when I was younger tbh but I think a lot of the Welsh coast stations used to be grander than they are now (Barmouth and it’s super-long platforms for example).

[@harry2969]

Great video Mark! Makes proud to call Wales my home.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Harry, you should be. I’m English but live close enough to the border to appreciate Wales and I love it. Hopefully move there one day 👍

[@duainesimpson274]

Wonderful 🥰🌹🥀🌞

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Duaine 😊

[@arthurbaker99]

Hi Mark I stumbled upon your channel through KZbin recommendations after watching Scotts plains trains everything. I love these type of videos they are so much better when they are narrated like you and Scott do. They are very enjoyable and informative and they take a bit of stress out of traveling abroad knowing you have a good idea what to expect thanks to you. I also have a quick question which UK train ticket website would you recommend is there like a train version of Skyscanner where you can view the whole month of ticket prices and choose the cheapest day because I'm never fussy about the exact day. I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you for your time and well done for a very watchable channel. Cheers.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Arthur, well many thanks for the kind words - appreciated. I normally use TrainPal for tickets as you get a few quid off here and there using their promo vouchers. They tend to be reasonably good with their split tickets aswell (though I have found cheaper doing it myself). Apart from that, I don’t profess to know too much about it tbh and I’m not aware of a ‘train scanner’ type app (though it would be a great idea). I think the complexities of the UK train ticketing system would render it quite difficult. Whatever you do, don’t use a website/app that charges booking fees (like Trainline). Good luck! 😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Wow an early Mark surprise on a Friday 😊 Another line in the UK that I've not done... Yet, but I did nearly die in a kayak in Betws-Y-Coed on a stag weekend... But that's another story! 🇪🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Well I’m sitting around the pool so I thought, why not and there are some ‘dangerous rivers’ around Betws-Y-Coed so it doesn’t surprise me!

[@PompeyJimmy]

Have to admit, this channel was NOT where I thought I'd get a Mr Benn reference! 😂 Absolutely beautiful looking line, this! Would love to try and get to wales and do some of these lines soon! Hope your holiday is going well!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Haha, well spotted Jimmy! Yes I liken this line to some of the branch lines I did in Cornwall last year. Great to explore and my only regret with his was I didn’t give myself time to stop off at some of the lovely looking stations along the way. Holiday nearly over now mate unfortunately 😐

[@Barflax]

Next time you visit Blaenau Ffestiniog take the narrow gauge trains down to the other coast or that I like better the other way up to Blaenau Ffestiniog, something to write home about.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I’ve done it a few times. Agree the journey from Porthmadog to Blaenau is the best one and if you can get a seat in the observation car at the back, even better 👍

[@cutter004]

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[@derisleybrittain]

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[@LetsMakeaTrip]

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[@seany84uk]

I wish TPW ran loco hauled trains up and down these scenic lines to get extra revenue as it could be a good cheaper alternative to rail tours as they can be quite expensive.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Sean, I think the Cambrian Coast line had to stop the excursions because of the signalling they now use (that may have changed so happy to be proved wrong if there’s any up-to-date info on that). Not sure about the Conwy Valley line. Never heard of any loco-hauled services but agree, if possible, it’s a great idea.👍

[@seany84uk]

@@LetsMakeaTrip We can only hope! :)

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Beautiful scenery

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yep, I’d love to live somewhere along this line #retirementplan