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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

Tourist attraction Railway services Train depot

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Address

Cliff Railway House, Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth SY23 2DN, United Kingdom

Website

www.aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

Contact

+44 1970 617642

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 10 am to 4 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: views (11) cafe (9) railway (7) nice (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 George W. 2 years ago on Google
    Ascends smoothly up the cliff with a little fun terror thrown in when you look down the slope. Excellent cafe at the top, with games room and excellent bowling lanes. Very windy at the top with the winter storms - great fun.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Becki H. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a great place to visit, especially in nice weather. Worth spending a few pound, £7 each for a return ticket, for the amazing views of Cardigan Bay and the town. There's a nice cafe at the top where you can have a selection of drinks, soft or alcoholic, cream teas, or something savoury to eat. At the summit you can read about the history of Constitution Hill and pay a £1 fee to see the Camera Obscurer. There is also a coastal path which you can join from here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Syahirah S. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic start to the day visiting this place! Quaint station and rail, gorgeous views both going uphill and at the peak. We went when it was quite overcast so weather was a little bleak but I imagine it’d be stunning when skies are clear. Went there with a bunch of oldies including my father-in-law who’s in a wheelchair. There are two entry-cum-exit ways but only one of them allows for handicapped or wheelchair-bound passengers (located on the left side of the station), hence why we had to wait just a tad longer than most people. The friendly attendant was ever so helpful in making sure we were in safe. There’s a delightful cafe at the top and they have some vegan and vegetarian offerings. The other spots at the peak were a bit dated to be honest, but still worth the £6 up I think. We paid £4.00 for my handicapped dad, the other seniors £5.50, and my husband and I £6.00.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha K. 11 months ago on Google
    Lovely friendly & helpful staff. The ride is a wonderful experience. At top resturant, cafe, toilets and lots of things to do. Best of all are the views. A must to do when you visit the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irfan A. 9 months ago on Google
    Great experience of going up to the constitution hill to see amazing view of the valley, town and sea together. You can sit there for hours to enjoy the view. Cafe up there is good too for food and drink. We didn’t have to wait much to go up as tarin frequency is every 10 min both sides. See the images for ticket prices. Its not expensive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PAUL B. 8 months ago on Google
    Visited Aberystwyth this week & it wouldn't be the same without a trip up the cliff railway. This was our 3rd time, but our friends first who was a bit unsure at first. Once at the top, when she saw the views, she was glad she made the trip. Reasonably priced to help upkeep a unique quirky bit of history. Worth a visit & ride, but possible to get to the top by walking if your fit enough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to visit with the kids. If your a gift aider and provide your details you get a receipt to return for free within the year. Beautiful views when you reach the top. Small train cabin that takes you to the top of the hill. Very steep hill so if you hate heights this trip isn't for you. Once you get to the top there is a lovely little cafe, some toilets and a ganes room where the kids can enjoy a game of bowling (£6 for 20 minutes - get a token from the cafe). There is also a gift shop and a rower the kids can climb. Lovely little gem of a place. Parking is close by too with only a short walk.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan H. 11 months ago on Google
    Really smooth, enjoyable and interesting experience. £6 one way, £7 return, so fairly decent price. You can also walk, however the wind was howling when we visited so that was out of the question. The view from the top is also worth it, without question!

  • 5/5 Judy B. 9 months ago on Google
    Definitely worth coming up here for the view. You can walk up (its quite steep) for free or get the railway. Dogs are allowed on the railway. The food at the top was very tasty too! Theres more up the top for kids and families including bowling, crazy golf and Frisbee. We spent a good few hours up the top and walked down which was nice to go over the bridges and see the trains going underneath.

  • 5/5 Andy 11 months ago on Google
    Loved this, was the one thing that brought me to the town when I picked up a leaflet where I was staying elsewhere. Amazing views from the top too, including Snowdon approx 45 miles away.

  • 5/5 Leet M .. 11 months ago on Google
    It was a steep walk up as I have crutches but I went up the steps instead of the slope. Nice views on the way up and lovely views from the top. A cafe too. Was relaxing up there. Cost £7 adult . Can take dogs 🐕 on. Was something different we enjoyed it.

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 11 months ago on Google
    A must if visiting Aberystwyth, either climb to the top or get the railway and the same back down, visit the cafe at the top and have a game of bowling. Views across the beach etc are breathtaking, rail takes approx 5-6 mins whilst walking prob 20-30 mins.

  • 4/5 Steven H. 11 months ago on Google
    Pleasant ride to the top of the hill in a historic train. Slightly disappointed there is no historic information on display in either station. I had to use the internet to discover the historical significance. Ticket prices are expensive considering the journey duration but the views from the top are wonderful.

  • 5/5 Charlotte C. 7 months ago on Google
    A lovely start to a day out in Aberystwyth! There's only a 10 min wait for carriages and when you're at the top you can read all about the history of it upstairs in the observation building. I recommend the camera obscura while you're there too (it costs a pound). The gift shops were very sparsely stocked but it was mid October. Restaurant was really nice and food was great. Stunning views, even better if you take binoculars. Red kites and buzzards are flying about as well.

  • 4/5 Rob L. 7 months ago on Google
    Very steep authentic cable railway up the side of a cliff overlooking the promenade. Friendly helpful staff made the experience enjoyable. But, watch out for the wind at the clifftop - it can take you straight off your feet! And if you have young kids, hold on to them tightly! That is if you don't want them to blow away?

  • 4/5 Michael B. 8 months ago on Google
    It's nice railway came here because weather was bad raining didn't fancy getting to wet in this day. But paid for return regretted it should go single you can walk back down go to Aberystwyth beach. We walked to opposite beach from top mountain views were amazing it's 7 return each so paid £14 for both of us. The dog came on no charge.

  • 3/5 Mark H. 7 months ago on Google
    We went up the cliff railway with our dog, as expected but busy on the way down. We had coffee and cake from the cafe which was nice, worth doing once just for the experience.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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