Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

This fantastic cliff railway has operated continuously since 1890. It was constructed to provide a link between Lynmouth at the bottom of the cliff and Lynton at the top, principally to service the increasing tourist trade. The top station at Lynton stands 500 feet above the lower station at Lynmouth, which, with the inclination of the slope, provides a rail length of 862 feet. It has even been used to transport motor vehicles at some stages of its history. The railway is powered entirely by water contained in its tanks and balanced so that the heavier railway car at the top pulls up the other car whilst descending. The water is taken from the West Lyn River and returned to it after use, therefore making the railway an extremely "green" form of transport.

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Snowdon Mountain Railway

The rack and pinion narrow gauge railway that takes passengers to the top of Mount Snowdon.

Seaton Tramway

Established in 1970, the tramway runs from Seaton to Colyton alongside the picturesque River Axe utilising the route of the former Seaton to Seaton Junction Railway. The station at Colyton is the former railway station.

The Bog Railway

The Clonmacnoise and West Offaly Railway was constructed to carry the peat from these extensive cuttings to the nearby power station at Shannonbridge. Visitor tours are now available, covering a distance of more than 5 miles. A guide provides an explanation of the peat cuttings and the local flora and fauna.

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