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ABERYSTWYTH CLIFF RAILWAY

Spectacular views over Cardigan Bay

Opened in 1896, the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway ascends Constitution Hill, offering panoramic views of Cardigan Bay. Originally powered by a water balance system, it was electrified in 1921 for improved efficiency. Designed by civil engineer George Croydon Marks – later Lord Marks – the railway features tilted carriages. At the summit, visitors can explore one of the world’s largest camera obscuras, providing a 360-degree view of more than 1,000 square miles, a wonderful cafe, a gift shop, a child...

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