Lon Eifion This line was formerly part of the Caernarfon to Afon Wen line. It was standard gauge, originally run by Caernarfon Railway and later by LNWR and then LMS. The line had two branches, one from Caernarfon to Llanberis, which was built by the Caernarfon and Llanberis Railway and the other from Penygroes to Nantlle, which formed part of the narrow gauge Nantlle Railway, that ran between Penygroes and Caernarvon later incorporated into the Caernarfonshire Railway. There was a regular passenger service on the Llanberis line until 1930, but they did run summer excursions in 1932 – 1939 and again from 1946 until 1962. The Nantlle line closed in 1932 and the Beeching axe came down on the remaining lines in 1964 by British Rail. Since 1997 the Caernarfon to Dinas section has re-opened as part of the Welsh Highland Railway which now goes all the way to Porthmadog. There is a path which runs alongside the railway, that is part of Sustrans 8, accessible to horse riders, cyclists and walkers as far as Dinas for about 2.5 miles. If equestrians wish to ride this section as well as the section from Dinas to Bryncir we'd advise you check train times below or with the Heritage railway. From Dinas to Bryncir the route is about 9.25 miles. Most of the track is tarmac. There is a bridge to cross with low parapets over the 'A' road at Groeslon that some riders/ horses may not like. A fairly level ride with far reaching views and plenty of sea air driving in from the coast. Grid ref: SH 482 6220 Caernarfon Station Parking difficult - get there early as it's a very popular tourist area. Grid ref: SH 4765 5863 Dinas Parking SH 4787 5848 Grid ref: SH 4797 4463 Bryncir Possible parking at Bryncir auction market Ask for permission. Tel 01766 530828 Timetable & Events | Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (whr.co.uk) Mart Bryncir Auction Centre - North Wales Property, Land and Livestock Auctions (lwhbryncir.co.uk)