ABERYSTWYTH CLIFF RAILWAY
Spectacular views over Cardigan Bay
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...