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Heart of Wales Steam & Cruise

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September 6, 2026

Heart of Wales Steam & Cruise

Experience an elegant Victorian spa town, scenic railway journeys, a relaxing canal cruise and the beautiful and unspoilt Elan Valley.

Sunday 6th – Thursday 10th September 2026

Tour Price £704.00
Single supplement: £48.00

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Tour includes:

o Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast

o Full Welsh breakfast

o Brecon Mountain Railway journey

o Entrance to Elan Valley Visitor Centre with guided coach tour

o Vale of Rheidol Railway journey

o Brecon Canal cruise

o Entrance to Gigrin Farm

o All coach travel

SUN We travel to Llandrindod Wells for a four night stay. On the way, we visit the Brecon Mountain Railway for a return journey through the beautiful Brecon scenery, taking in Pontsticill and the Taf Fechan Reservoir before climbing to Torpantau high in the Brecon Beacons. We then rejoin the coach to continue our journey, reaching the hotel with time to settle in before our evening meal.

MON Escape to Elan Valley and its visitor centre, a world away from normal life, for a coach guided tour of this beautiful and unspoilt area made even more compelling by the dams and reservoirs, which together create a wonderful living landscape. Your estate tour will be lead by one of the Rangers, who will come on board and give you an insight into this nature haven. You will then have time to explore the Visitor Centre, set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam. This afternoon, we head to Gigrin Farm, a 160 acre farm overlooking the Wye and Elan Valleys which is famous for its red kite feeding centre. Hundreds of red kites feed here every afternoon – witness this breathtaking spectacle from the hides, just a few metres away from these magnificent birds.

TUE Today we head to the Ceredigion Heritage Coast and the Victorian seaside resort of Aberystwyth. This town is home to beaches, a lovely promenade, a funicular railway, castle ruins and the National Library of Wales, so there is plenty to see and do. This afternoon, we enjoy an unforgettable and nostalgic journey through some wonderful scenery on the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge steam railway. Our destination is Devil’s Bridge, home to the famous Mynach Falls and Devil’s Punchbowl, where you may glimpse some birds of prey soaring above the valley.

WED Experience the beautiful and diverse scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park today. During the day, explore Brecon, with its medieval cathedral and narrow streets full of craft and antique shops, and enjoy a relaxing cruise through a lock and over an aqueduct on the historical Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, a fantastic feat of engineering which runs through the Brecon Beacons National Park. A buffet lunch is included on the cruise, which you can enjoy whilst meandering through the Welsh countryside.

THU It is time to head for home today, stopping in Bath for a lunch stop on the way.

The Metropole Hotel

Charming central location in Llandrindod Wells | Indoor swimming pool

Steam room | Gym | Lifts to all floors | Walk in showers available on request

Testimonials & Reviews

Mike & Venetia very helpful and kept everyone happy better than Morecombe & Wise! The entire tour was superb and we are looking forward to our next one. Thanks to all for such an excellent trip.

County Durham & Kynren

August 2025

I had the pleasure of going on your trip today to Swanage with Mark as our driver. The day was perfect with great weather and a very nice driver Mark. He was very friendly and kept us informed of the itinerary for the day. The coach was spotless and very comfortable. Well done Heathside for a very pleasant day.

Day trip traveller

August 2025

The trip to Hampton court was brilliant – first time my friend and I had used yourselves 😊 We were most impressed and Nathan the driver was amazing and very helpful. Looking forward to choosing another day out.

Day trip traveller

July 2025

Thank you for all the lovely trips we have had with you. We hope there will be many more.

Gina & Peter

December 2024

We have had some amazing trips with Heathside this year for which we thank you. Looking forward to the same again in 2025!

Geoff & Teresa

December 2024

Mike was super-professional, and friendly – an excellent ambassador for Heathside. We will hope to book with you again as the comfortable coach and skilled driver contributed greatly to the overall success of the tour.

Pam – Private Hire Customer

October 2024

Our second trip with you has been “wow”- your driver Paul was “excellent” a most capable driver and Terry he made the tour from start to finish fun and full of information.

Barbara & Norman

September 2024

Thank you to everyone at Heathside for a truly wonderful trip to Wakehurst last Thursday. It was so enjoyable. I hope it will be repeated. Thank you very much.

Eunice – Ringwood

July 2024

The guide and driver were both excellent in a way that made you think they had worked together for years. They kept us all entertained, and ably coped with anything thrown at them. The hotel was pleasant. All the trips we did were great fun. We hope to travel with you again soon.

Heart of Wales Traveller

July 2024

Team were excellent. 10/10 service. Russ and the guide were both very helpful ensuring we were looked after throughout. Hotel and food was lovely and the day trips were very enjoyable. 100% will be doing another trip.

Dutch Bulbfields Traveller

April 2024

Heathside travel provided excellent service to take a large group on a day trip to Bombay Sapphire, which was well organised through the company. Coach was very comfortable and had a pleasant journey. Staff were friendly and informative both on the day and in the booking process. Would definitely consider Heathside Travel for other day trips and services.

Dan

November 2023