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    The Northern Lights over Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales.


    Northern Lights shining over Wales.





    Southern Wales






    How to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in the UK:

    https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/where...hern-lights-uk

    Lancaster University's Aurora Watch is a useful resource:

    https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/

    Best places in the UK to see the Northern Lights:

    https://inews.co.uk/news/environment...-places-638563



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    Anglesey, Wales


    Lucky Anglesey boasts an island within an island; if the scenic winding lanes or spectacular coastline of the main island are not enough for you, at high tide Holy Island is revealed, featuring 12-square miles of prehistoric landmarks, dramatic scenery and ‘secret’ beaches and coves.
    https://www.stylist.co.uk/travel/top...in-the-uk/2543

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    We start at the slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestioniog – also known as “the town that roofed the world”. Loco No. 10 “Merddin Emrys” built in 1879 simmers at that platform end ready to haul the last train of the day on a glorious sunny evening. Our train traverses a narrow ledge cut into the hillside above the quarrymen’s cottages to Tanygrisiau, before passing the deep waters of Llyn Ystradau and plunging into the darkness of Moelwyn tunnel. The original track bed lies beneath the waters of Llyn Ystradau, today the line passes the lake on a new deviation between Tanygrisiau and Dduallt that includes a spiral formation allowing the new line to loose enough height to re-join the original route. Once again our little trains clings to the wooded slopes with occasional glimpses of the River Dwyryd far below, we pass the halfway point at Tan-y-Bwlch before we continue our steady descent to Penrhyn and Minffordd where we cross the Cambrian Coast Railway. Our descent continues to Boston Lodge works and onto the famed seawall to our destination at Porthmadog.

    I would like to offer my thanks to all the volunteers, staff and train crew for making my visit such a thoroughly enjoyable experience. For a map of the route please click on this link - http://www.festrail.co.uk/route.htm One question that has come up many times in the comments is "Why doesn't the train leave the tracks when it passes through a switch set for the opposite track at 07:48" - it is not east to explain, but I'll try - The switches at either end on the passing loop are set to allow trains to pass without the need for railway personnel to set them, in this case the train will always take the right hand track in the direction of travel, when the train reaches the end of the loop the switch appears to be set incorrectly.

    The switch blades are held in place by a spring mechanism that allows them to be pushed over by the weight of a train passing through them, as this train is about to do. Once the train is clear they are automatically set to allow a train in the opposite direction to take the right hand track, thus making the passing loop automatic. The system works well so long as a train never reverses before clearing the switch as that will de-rail the train. The first time this system is seen in operation it looks wrong, but it is common practice on many lines where speed is low and costs need to be kept to a minimum.









    Portmadoc, Wales. A steam train drives up the track, we see the sign at Portmadoc station. Various shots of the driver and guard, he waves a flag and the train draws out of the station. There are several shots as it drives down the track. A woman closes the gate on the level crossing and the train drives through. Various shots inside the train as the guard sells tickets. It passes a museum and a woman in traditional Welsh costume stood outside. The barman pulls a pint on the train and takes out a tray of drinks to the customers, a man drinks a pint. FILM ID:287.1



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    Snowdonia, North Wales


    The train up to Mount Snowdon

    If the idea of trekking to the top of Wales’s highest mountain doesn’t appeal to you, let the train take the strain.

    Departing from Llanberis station, an 1896 locomotive hauls passengers at a steady pace to the summit, where a 30-minute stopover allows time to appreciate the view. On a clear day, the landscape of mountains and lakes stretches out before you, from 1,085 metres above sea level.

    If you’re worried about the weather turning (this is Wales, after all) fear not, as the café at the top provides shelter and coffee – really, there’s a café atop one of the UK’s national three peaks!

    Starts and ends: Base to peak of Mount Snowdon, Wales

    Duration: 1 hour

    Best known for: Spectacular views from Wales’s tallest mountain
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    In the Shadow of Snowdonia - S04. E 03 - Follows exorcists as they are called in to restore normality to a haunted farmhouse in the Welsh valleys. They may appear tranquil, but frightening paranormal events can occur beneath the calm.



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    Henrhyd Waterfall, Wales.

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    In the 1800's, crossing the Dee valley was a long and arduous task.

    Thomas Telford came up with the solution - a spectacular aqueduct resting on 18 arches, and stretching for 336 yards.

    https://twitter.com/BBCWales/status/1184874965109219328



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    The mountain goats have seized Llandudno in Wales while humans are on lockdown!

    They said we our RECLAIMING the city.

    https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/sta...69017547255809

    It's not just goats taking advantage of the empty streets!

    These sheep were spotted enjoying themselves on a roundabout in an empty playground in Monmouthshire:

    https://twitter.com/ITVWales/status/1246888922392788993

    They're back. Again.
    https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/sta...78334895472641

    'I, for one, welcome our new goat overlords.'
    https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/sta...82927444426752

    This video clip shows what it’s all about:

    'They’re scared of me (a human) in this. They don’t like people. They usually only come down from the Great Orme when it’s windy, and only the back streets at the top of Mostyn Street. Now lockdown means it’s empty, they’re going further than ever.'



    https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/sta...73786219282432

    'I think I just got a group of goats in Llandudno arrested.

    Let me explain... first, I saw this from inside a dark pub (the one I live in currently). I thought I was seeing things.'


    https://twitter.com/AndrewStuart/sta...29253288169473


    https://twitter.com/ITVWales/status/1244947256937271297




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