aberystwyth january 2018 vlog #8
we had the best time in wales! even though it was the middle of winter - the natural landscape was so beautiful and everything was very quiet and peaceful. we also had a great time with richard from cambrian safaris who showed us around, the trip wouldn't have been the same without him!
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Secret Wales - part 1 of 4
Commissioned by the Cambrian Mountains Society, a charity that works for a better future for this magnificent but little known upland area in central Wales. The film has an introduction by the Society's President, Iolo Williams, and illustrates many of the characteristics of the area (its wilderness quality, its wildlife, its people and culture and the role of agriculture). It also draws attention to the threats. Directed by Christopher Martin, and filmed and edited by Charles Chabot. Available on YouTube in four parts.
Secret Wales - part 2 of 4
Commissioned by the Cambrian Mountains Society, a charity that works for a better future for this magnificent but little known upland area in central Wales. The film has an introduction by the Society's President, Iolo Williams, and illustrates many of the characteristics of the area (its wilderness quality, its wildlife, its people and culture and the role of agriculture). It also draws attention to the threats. Directed by Christopher Martin, and filmed and edited by Charles Chabot. Available on YouTube in four parts.
Secret Wales - part 3 of 4
Commissioned by the Cambrian Mountains Society, a charity that works for a better future for this magnificent but little known upland area in central Wales. The film has an introduction by the Society's President, Iolo Williams, and illustrates many of the characteristics of the area (its wilderness quality, its wildlife, its people and culture and the role of agriculture). It also draws attention to the threats. Directed by Christopher Martin, and filmed and edited by Charles Chabot. Available on YouTube in four parts.
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Self Catering Accommodation near Aberystwyth with a Hot Tub | Dolau Hirion
Ideal for group accommodation on the outskirts of Aberystwyth, Dolau Hirion is a detached large property located in the small village of Rhydyfelin, with a private patio area and hot tub at the rear. Just off the main coast road between Aberystwyth and Aberaeron, this is a highly convenient and central base for your holiday on the Mid Wales coast.
The Ystwyth Trail (which follows the old railway line between Aberystwyth and Tregaron) can also be joined from the bottom of your drive and leads directly to Aberystwyth in less than 2 miles. This part of the trail is suitable for all ages and perfect for cycling or walking. From Aberystwyth, you can also join the All Wales Coast Path towards the north or south.
The nearest small supermarket is approx ¾ mile from the property for essentials however Aberystwyth with its bigger shops and amenities is only 2 miles from the property. The best places to eat in the area includes Conrah Hotel (1.5 miles) and in Aberystwyth itself (2 miles), Ultracomida, Baravin, Pysgoty and Gwesty Cymru are all highly recommended. This seaside town also offers a good selection of pubs, cocktail bars and clubs. The Cliff Railway offers amazing views over Aberystwyth and Cardigan Bay, whilst the town is also home to Aberystwyth University, the National Library of Wales, the largest Art Centre in Wales, the ruins of Aberystwyth Castle, a traditional cinema and two beaches.
Amongst the other attractions in the area you have Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre with its scenic walks, mountain bike trails and Red Kite feeding Centre. Ynyslas’ RSPB Nature Reserve is also very popular whilst a steam train ride along the Vale of Rheidol Railway from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge offers a great day out (seasonal timetable). This area is steeped in myths and legends and when you arrive in Devil’s Bridge (Pont-ar-fynach in Welsh), follow the riverside walk to see the three bridges built on top of each other and a magnificent waterfall.
For groups, Colossal Activities can provide anything from golf to mountain bike hire to fishing, children’s parties and kayak hire. You can also enjoy excursions into the Cambrian Mountains for views, local history and wildlife with Cambrian Safaris. Other attractions include The Magic of Life Butterfly House, the remains of a Welsh Cistercian abbey at Ystrad Fflur (Strata Florida Abbey) and the Animalarium in Borth.
Vale of Rheidol Railway August 1987
If you ever visit Aberystwyth, the old universitytown on the westcoast of Wales, you must not miss to take a trip with Vale of Rheidol Railway. You will enjoy this trip through Rheidol valley along a curvy narrow-guaged railroad from Aberystwyth up to Devil`s Bridge in the Cambrian Mountains. And when you reach the end-station, don`t forget to look at the bridge itself (in fact 3 bridges on top of one other).
The railroad, about 20 kms long, was opened in 1902, mainly for timber- and mineral transports but also for passenger traffic. It was the last steam operated line in British Railways. In 1989 the railroad was privatised.
Fairbourne Railway, Fairbourne - Barmouth Ferry
Alighting from the Cambrian Coast Mainline we join the miniature Fairbourne Railway for a run along the peninsula towards Barmouth Ferry, where you can alight and take a ferry accross the Mawddach Estuary to Barmouth. Along the journey the railway offers spectacular views up the estuary towards Snowdonia. Once back at Fairbourne I had a couple of hours before my train back, I took a walk up into the hills and discovered an abandoned quarry and an incredibly blue pool...
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List of British heritage and private railways | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:01:06 1 England
00:01:15 1.1 South West
00:01:23 1.1.1 Standard gauge
00:01:58 1.1.2 Railway centres and museums
00:02:22 1.1.3 Narrow gauge
00:03:00 1.1.4 Miniature gauge
00:03:32 1.1.5 Tramways
00:03:43 1.2 East of England
00:03:51 1.2.1 Standard gauge
00:04:19 1.2.2 Railway centres and museums
00:04:36 1.2.3 Narrow gauge
00:05:06 1.2.4 Miniature gauge
00:05:33 1.2.5 Tramways
00:05:44 1.3 East Midlands
00:05:53 1.3.1 Standard gauge
00:06:25 1.3.2 Railway centres and museums
00:06:50 1.3.3 Narrow gauge
00:07:22 1.3.4 Miniature gauge
00:07:55 1.3.5 Tramways
00:08:07 1.4 North England
00:08:15 1.4.1 Standard gauge
00:09:09 1.4.2 Railway centres and museums
00:09:39 1.4.3 Narrow gauge
00:10:10 1.4.4 Miniature gauge
00:11:02 1.4.5 Tramways
00:11:41 1.5 South East
00:11:49 1.5.1 Standard gauge
00:12:25 1.5.2 Railway centres and museums
00:12:57 1.5.3 Narrow gauge
00:13:39 1.5.4 Miniature gauge
00:14:43 1.5.5 Tramways
00:14:54 1.6 West Midlands
00:15:03 1.6.1 Standard gauge
00:15:44 1.6.2 Railway centres and museums
00:16:04 1.6.3 Narrow gauge
00:16:45 1.6.4 Miniature gauge
00:17:13 1.6.5 Tramways
00:17:25 1.7 Tramways
00:18:20 1.8 Proposed
00:18:28 1.8.1 East of England
00:18:49 1.8.2 North of England
00:19:03 1.8.3 South and West of England
00:19:40 1.9 Defunct
00:22:15 2 Northern Ireland
00:22:28 2.1 Broad gauge
00:22:39 2.2 Railway centres and museums
00:22:57 2.3 Narrow gauge
00:23:12 2.4 Defunct
00:23:29 3 Scotland
00:23:37 3.1 Standard gauge
00:23:46 3.1.1 Central Highlands
00:23:54 3.1.2 East Coast of Scotland
00:24:06 3.1.3 Scottish Borders
00:24:18 3.2 Railway centres and museums
00:24:32 3.3 Narrow gauge
00:24:48 3.4 Miniature railways
00:25:10 3.5 Tramways
00:25:22 3.6 Proposed
00:25:37 3.7 Defunct
00:26:00 4 Wales
00:26:09 4.1 North Wales
00:26:17 4.1.1 Standard gauge
00:26:29 4.1.2 Railway centres and museums
00:26:49 4.1.3 Narrow gauge
00:27:26 4.1.4 Miniature railways
00:27:47 4.1.5 Tramways
00:28:02 4.2 Mid Wales
00:28:10 4.2.1 Narrow gauge
00:28:18 4.2.2 Miniature railways
00:28:29 4.3 South Wales
00:28:38 4.3.1 Standard gauge
00:28:51 4.3.2 Narrow gauge
00:29:10 4.4 Proposed
00:29:18 4.5 North Wales
00:29:37 4.5.1 Narrow gauge
00:29:48 4.6 South Wales
00:29:56 4.6.1 Standard gauge
00:30:07 4.7 Defunct
00:30:39 5 Isle of Man
00:31:09 6 Channel Islands
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This is a list of heritage, private and preserved railways throughout the United Kingdom and the Crown dependencies whether operational or former, for charitable purposes or shareholder profit. Some also provide a local economic transport purpose. For rail museums, see List of British railway museums.
Many of the standard-gauge railways listed (thus including former branch lines and ex-mainline routes) were closed by British Railways (later shortened to British Rail) under the Beeching Axe of the 1960s. Others later or earlier closed. All ceased their public financing with up-to-date rolling stock and often avoided electrification and electronic signals to be restored and operated as heritage lines. A smaller number of lines were formerly both industrial and colliery railways.
Many of these preserved railways and railway centres such as stations, engineering workshops and collections of old locomotives are mentioned in national and international tour guides, and visits may form part of a school curriculum and centres of other studies including in civil engineering, mechanics, social, economic and political history, visual arts and drama.