The Vale of Rheidol Railway has launched a new service

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Looking for something different for your mini-moon or honeymoon? The Vale of Rheidol Railway in Wales is the perfect way to see the stunning Cambrian Mountains from a vantage point you can only get to by train. During this new experience, you’ll travel through 12 miles of glorious Welsh scenery on one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the UK. And you’ll do it all from the comfort of your carriage, travelling behind a vintage steam locomotive built in the 1920s.

As you travel from Aberystwyth on Cardigan Bay to Devil’s Bridge in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains, you can chat with the railway’s knowledgeable loco crews, watch as red kites, once threatened with extinction, fly overhead, and soak up the views that can only be seen from the railway line. Once you arrive at Devil’s Bridge, you can visit the famous waterfalls and learn more about the legend that led to their name; indulge yourself at the award-winning Sarah Bunton’s Chocolate Shop; soak up the atmosphere while enjoying a drink and tasty treat at the Two Hoots Café or a full meal at the Hafod Inn; take a walk between the railway’s restored stations on one of the many paths and trails; or, for the truly adventurous, try your hand at driving one of the steam locomotives. And when you are ready, board your train for the return journey to the seaside town of Aberystwyth.

Head over to www.rheidolrailway.co.uk for more information.