Cambrian Coast Line...The Train Attraction

A new leaflet, ‘The Cambrian Coast Line – The Train Attraction’, has been launched to promote the Cambrian Coast Rail Rover Ticket. The leaflet is intended to promote a journey on the Cambrian Coast Line between Aberystwyth, Machynlleth and Pwllheli as an attraction in its own right as well as raise awareness of the number and variety of activities and attractions that can be easily accessed on this railway.

Elin Jones, the National Assembly for Wales Member for Ceredigion and Minister for Rural Affairs, launched the leaflet at the Mid Wales Tourism Marketing Conference held at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Friday the 5th of February 2010. Speaking at the Conference Ms. Jones said “The train is much more than a mode of transport with a rail journey often being a pleasant experience in itself. This is particularly true on the Cambrian Coast Line with its attractive scenery, and I’m glad that this new leaflet will further highlight the attractions on this route”.

It was especially appropriate that the leaflet was launched at this year’s annual Conference as its theme was ‘Marketing Our Natural Resources’ – the train being the ideal way of accessing and enjoying the wonderful natural beauty of the Cambrian Coast.

A journey on the Cambrian Coast line, widely regarded as one of the most scenic and contrasting anywhere in the UK, whatever the weather is a rewarding experience in itself that is increasingly popular with visitors to the area and locals alike.

Gerwyn Jones from the Cambrian Railways Partnership, who produced the leaflet, said “This new leaflet is further evidence of the Transport and Tourism industries in Mid Wales working together for mutual benefit. We are fortunate to have received financial support from Tourism Partnership Mid Wales to develop and produce the leaflet and are also working with Mid Wales Tourism to develop ways of engaging with tourism operators to raise awareness of such offerings”.

The new leaflets includes attractive artwork by Michael Huber which also features in postcards and posters produced by the Cambrian Railways Partnership.

The Cambrian Coast Day Rover tickets cost £8.50 for adults (£5.70 railcard concession), £4.25 for children or £16.90 for a family (2 adults and 2 children). They offer unlimited travel on the Cambrian Coast Line for the day after 0900. Cambrian Coast Evening Family (1 adult and 1 child) Rover Tickets, valid after 1830, are also available for £5.10.

Cambrian Rover and other rail tickets can be purchased from the Railway Stations at Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Barmouth and Newtown or from the Conductor on the train. 

For more information on the Cambrian Railways visit www.thecambrianline.co.uk 

To see the leaflet click here