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Timetables & Tickets: |
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Arriva
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Timetable enquiries and on-line booking of tickets.
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Explore Wales by Train and Bus
Also on the Arriva Trains Wales website is information about the Explore Wales Pass, including how to buy tickets, how to plan your journey and what discounts are available. This pass replaces the Freedom of Wales Flexi Pass.
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TheTrainLine.com
Timetable enquiries and on-line booking of tickets and hotel rooms.
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Traveline
Wales
The Traveline Wales Web site provides information on Public Transport
timetables in Wales.
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Cheap Train Tickets
The site that loves finding visitors cheaper train tickets, the latest train ticket offers, fare saving tips and general ticket information.
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Attractions: |
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Aberglasney
Gardens
Historic gardens spectacularly set within the beautiful Tywi Valley that
have been an inspiration for poetry.
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National
Botanic Garden of Wales
Gardens set within the Tywi Valley, displaying a wealth of vivid and varied
plants from all over the world.
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Carreg
Cennen Castle
'...a breathtaking fortress perched on... the great escarpment behind
Llandeilo" Wynford Vaughan Thomas.
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castlewales.com |
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Dolaucothi
Goldmines
Roman mines near Llanwrda, offering the chance to take a trip underground
and experience the life of a goldminer.
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Gigrin
Farm Red Kite Feeding Station
Learn more about the the Red Kite, one of the rarest and most majestic
birds of prey in Britain which can be spotted soaring over the steep-sided
valleys, moors and mountains of the Heart of Wales.
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White Springs Fishery
Recently voted the UK's number one fishery a few years ago by The Anglers Mail, the uk's top selling weekly angling magazine, White Springs attracts visitors from around the UK.
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National Cycle Museum, Llandrindod Wells
Journey through the lanes of cycle history and see bicycles from 1819, such as the Hobby Horse, Boneshakers and Penny Farthings, up to the most modern Carbon Fibre machines of today.
£1 discount on admission, on sight of that day's Heart of Wales Line railway ticket.
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Towns: |
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Church
Stretton
Further information about this Shropshire town.
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Bucknell
Further information about the Parish of Bucknell and Bedstone within the Teme Valley.
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bucknellandbedstone.org |
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Llandrindod
Wells
Further information about this famous Mid Wales spa town.
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Spa Town Trust
A community organisation supporting the development of Llandrindod Wells and the Heart of Wales.
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actionteam.org.uk |
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Llandeilo
Further information and photographs from this charming town within
the Tywi Valley.
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llandeilo-info.co.uk |
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Llandeilo
Further information and photographs from this charming town within
the Tywi Valley.
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Swansea
Further information about Wales's 2nd city and its beautiful bay.
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Swansea
Further information about Wales's 2nd city and its beautiful bay.
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Tourism: |
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Scenic Wales by Rail
Information and links to 6 beautiful railways within Wales and The Borders which are all supported by Community Rail Partnerships. As well as the Heart of Wales Line, the site also features, the Conwy Valley Line, the Chester to Shrewsbury Line, the Cambrian Railways, the Borderlands Line and the Railways of South West Wales.
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The Bus That Meets the Train
Details of our new minibus service linking Llandeilo station many top class destinations.
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The Wales Map
An interactive map of Wales which is useful whether you are visiting or whether you live here, inlcuding links to cities, towns, castles, marinas, rugby clubs, football clubs, national parks, railways and much more.
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The Railways of South West Wales
Connecting with the Heart of Wales Line at Llanelli and Swansea, the railways of South West Wales stretch west and fan out to provide services to Fishguard, Pembroke and Milford Haven. This site is operated by the South West Wales Community Partnership.
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The
Brecon Beacons National Park
A comprehensive guide to visiting this well-known national park where
there is something to do for the whole family.The site has links to accommodation,
attractions and activity websites to ensure your visit is as enjoyable
as possible. The park is easily accessible from Llandovery and Llandeilo
Stations on the Heart of Wales Line.
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Explore Heart of Wales Tours
Walking and driven day tours and short break holidays in Mid Wales tailored to guests’ individual requirements with drop off and collection service provided from the Heart of Wales Line railway stations.
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VisitWales.co.uk
- Wales Tourist Board Official Site
Information & ideas for those planning a visit to Wales.
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visitwales.co.uk |
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Visit
Mid Wales
Information & ideas for those planning to visit Mid & West Wales,
including on-line booking of accommodation.
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visitmidwales.co.uk |
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The
Cambrian Mountains
Information for visiting the Cambrian Mountains.
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Pathfinders
Rail Tours
Pathfinders have been organising special rail trips since 1973 and since
then the business has grown steadily to meet an ever strong demand for
leisure rail travel to all corners of the British Isles. The company now
runs some 40 - 50 tours and excursions by rail every year, with several
distinct styles of itinerary.
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The Hultsfred-Västervik
Railway, Sweden
Running for 44 miles through dark forests, along small lakes and through
small villages between Västervik and Hultsfred, this is the first
Swedish railway that has been listed as a national heritage.
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Branch Line Britain
Information about other branch lines and minor railways within Britain. For each line featured the site provides details of the line and its history, its stations, nearby places of interest and reviews of journeys on the line.
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Welsh
Cottages
For holiday cottages in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
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welsh-cottages.co.uk |
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West Wales Holiday Cottages
For family-friendly and dog-friendly holiday cottages in Wales, West Wales Holiday
Cottages are the local specialists.
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West Wales Holiday Cottages |
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Organisations: |
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ACoRP
The Association of Community Rail Partnerships, a federation of over 60 community rail partnerships and rail promotion groups which include the Heart of Wales Line Forum.
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acorp.uk.com |
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HoWLTA
Information about the Heart of Wales Line Travellers Association and the
Heart of Wales Line.
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The
Barking to Gospel Oak Line User Group
A rail users' group for the Barking-Gospel Oak line who for many years
we have been campaigning for improvements to train services and stations
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barking-gospeloak.org.uk |
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Sustrans
Sustrans (it stands for sustainable transport) is a charity that works
on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public
transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects. Find
out more about the National Cycle Network on their
website.
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sustrans.co.uk |
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The
National Trust
Information about this well-known independent charity that now cares for
over 612,000 acres of beautiful countryside, almost 600 miles of coastline
and important buildings and gardens.
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nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Youth Hostels
Association
Information about hostelling all over the world, including on-line booking.
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yha.org.uk |
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The
Railway Children
Information about a charity that helps children in India who live on railway
stations.
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railwaychildren.org.uk |
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The Cambrian Railways Society
The official website for this group who have gathered an invaluable collection of artefacts from railways in the former Cambrian Railways Company area. They have established a registered museum in the last remaining Cambrian Railways goods shed and have also transformed Oswestry South Signalbox from a derelict eyesore to a fully functioning educational facility.
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Rail
Rambles
Information on guided walks from railway stations in Mid Wales and the
Marches.
Work is currently going on to set up a programme of rambles from stations
at the
Southern end of the Heart of Wales line. If you require information on
this, or if you can volunteer to provide support for the programme, please
contact David Edwards.
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ramblers.org.uk |
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BagAge - Reusable Shopping Bags
The Heart of Wales Line Forum supports local, sustainable, businesses
and is pleased to host this link to BagAge.
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bagage-reusableshoppingbags.co.uk |
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BayTrans
BayTrans promotes green travel to and around Swansea Bay including the city of Swansea, Mumbles, Gower, Neath, Port Talbot and the valleys
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baytrans.org.uk |
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The Troserch Woodland Society
Troserch Woods are part of an ancient woodland, on either side of the Morlais river north of Llangennech. In 2006, about 80 acres of woodland were bought for the community, dedicated to wildlife conservation and public enjoyment. The woods are home to a variety of wildlife from badgers and foxes to buzzards and bats.
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troserchwoods.co.uk |
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Events: |
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Shrewsbury
Flower Show
Information about this famous annual show that attracts thousands of visitors
every year.
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shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk |
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Llandrindod
Wells Victorian Festival
Information and history about this annual festival held for a whole week
in August.
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victorianfestival.co.uk |
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Books: |
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Nigel Bird Books - The Railway Bookdealer
One of the top specialist railway book dealers in the UK with literally thousands of customers worldwide. Very substantial stocks of rare, out of print, used and new railway titles are carried which runs to well in excess of 7000 items.
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nigelbirdbooks.co.uk |
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