Visit: Vale of Rheidol Railway and Aberystwyth
Tuesday 1st July All day
A visit to the Vale of Rheidol Railway and the seaside and university town of Aberystwyth, organised by the Friends of Malvern’s Railway Group. The narrow gauge 1902 line passes through delightful countryside, climbing from sea level to 680 feet at Devil’s Bridge. See the video at https//www.rheidolrailway.co.uk/top-10-reasons-to-visit/ . This will be a day out in West Wales with wide appeal. Travel by car to Devil’s Bridge and take the one hour train journey to Aberystwyth for a 2 hour break (railway museum, town and promenade) before the return journey.
Start from Malvern by car at 0900. Reach Devil’s Bridge by 11.45 for train at 12.30. Return journey from Aberystwyth starts at 3.45. Arrive Malvern by 7.30.
Lunch: own sandwiches or local cafe/restaurant.
Price covers railway ticket.
Transport: own car or car share.
Visit Leader David Gowan (david.gowan@btinternet.com. or 01684778129 or 07764412730 from whom further details can be obtained and places reserved.
