Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Funicular railway in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom.
The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway extends 778 feet along Constitution Hill, carrying passengers from the northern end of the promenade to the summit at 58.7 meters.
The Grade II listed railway started operations in 1896 using a water balance system before transitioning to electric power with a Morley DC motor in 1921.
The summit features a camera obscura with a 14-inch lens, providing visitors with panoramic views spanning 1000 square miles of Welsh landscape and mountain peaks.
The funicular operates year-round with adult tickets priced at £7.00, offering access to multiple attractions including a cafe, games room, and walking paths.
Three original timber bridges from 1896 remain functional, crossing over the railway tracks to maintain the Victorian-era footpath system on Constitution Hill.
Location: Aberystwyth
Inception: August 1, 1896
Official opening: August 1, 1896
Elevation above the sea: 58.7 m
Website: http://aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.42339,-4.08329
Latest update: May 19, 2025 15:31
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