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  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Heart of Wales Line is the railway line from Llanelli to Craven Arms.
It crossed the earlier Mid Wales Railway at Builth Road, but was unable to get any nearer to the town of Builth Wells.
As a rural branch line the remainder of the Heart of Wales Line survived the Beeching axe since it also carried extensive freight traffic and served the steelworks at Bynea and industrial areas such as Ammanford and Pontarddulais, linking them with the docks at Llanelli.
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  Cambrian Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Cambrian Line is a railway from Shrewsbury (in Shropshire, England) to Welshpool, Aberystwyth and Pwllheli.
Although the line survived the Beeching Axe, the number of stations on the lines was heavily rationalised in the 1960s onwards.
While the coast line is generally a good performer, services between Aberystwyth and Birmingham New Street have deteriorated hugely since the early 2000s and are now the least punctual in Britain [2].
www.wikipedia-mirror.co.za /c/a/m/Cambrian_Line_3887.html   (527 words)

  
 Wales - World Travel Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Travellers are attracted to Wales because of its beautiful landscape, the wide open spaces of its stunning national parks and the wealth of history and culture.
South Wales - Wales' main centers of population are established along the South Wales coast.
Wales was once an independent, though rarely unified nation, but after King Edward I defeated Llywelyn the Last in 1282, the nation fell under the jurisdiction of England.
www.world-travel-guide.net /index.php?title=Wales   (1336 words)

  
 Heart of Wales railway
The Heart of Wales line (officially the Central Wales line) is the nearest to a quiet backwater it is possible to get on the modern railway.
The station is located on the eastern edge of the town near the banks of the River Towy, from where the road winds between brightly coloured houses to the church and to ruin of Dynevor Castle.
Craven Arms is on the Marches line which runs northward to Shrewsbury, and southward to Hereford and Newport in the south.
www.members.aol.com /walesrails/how.htm   (1918 words)

  
 Wales travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Wales is rich in history and natural beauty, and has a culture distinct from the rest of the UK.
Wales was once an independent, though rarely unified nation, but when King Edward I defeated Llywelyn the Last in 1282, the nation fell under the jurisdiction of England.
The North Wales Coast Line links Manchester, Crewe and London (in England) with the northern seaside resorts of Rhyl and Prestatyn, the city of Bangor, the isle of Anglesey and the port of Holyhead.
wikitravel.org /en/Wales   (2092 words)

  
 Wales and Borders services in South and West Wales
Arriva Trains Wales was awarded the franchise previously held by Wales and Borders, and assumed responsibility for services in Wales on December 7 2003.
The line crosses the River Loughor estuary in parallel with a more-recent road bridge, and soon is joined by the Heart of Wales line which converges from the right.
During his reign Hywel succeeded in uniting the warring kingdoms of Wales, and, in the year 930 at an assembly of clergy and laymen held at Whitland, he codified the laws on which present-day democratic government is based.
members.aol.com /Walesrails/wwsouth.htm   (7245 words)

  
 BBC - Mid Wales Entertainment - Jamie's Welsh Journey
Find out more about Jamie Owen's journey along the Heart of Wales railway line from Llandovery to Knighton which can be seen on BBC Two Wales at 7.30pm on 22 November 2005.
The Heart of Wales Line between Swansea and Shrewsbury is surely one of the great railway journeys of Wales - 120 miles of breathtaking scenery, through picturesque farmland, valleys, towns and villages.
The Heart of Wales line was built in the 19th century to connect the industrial towns of northern England to the ports of south Wales, and although it is now more of a tourist route, many of the towns along the line are in many ways unchanged.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/sites/entertainment/pages/jamiesjourneys.shtml   (662 words)

  
 Heart of Wales Line : Wales UK Holiday News
The Heart of Wales line winds its way through beautiful green landscapes on a 120-mile journey between Swansea and Shrewsbury.
It's a line from a vanished age, harking back to the great days of the railways when many rural communities were only accessible by train.
A Heart of Wales Line highlight is the Cynghordy Viaduct spanning the River Bran.
www.wales.info /Holidays_Wales/Travel_Transport/Heart_of_Wales.asp   (1055 words)

  
 Heart of Wales Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Heart of Wales Line is the railway line from Llanelli to Craven Arms.
As a rural branch line the remainder of the Heart of Wales Line survived the Beeching axe since it also carried extensive freight traffic and served the steelworks at Bynea and industrial areas such as Ammanford and Pontarddulais, linking them with the docks at Llanelli.
At Craven Arms, the line joins the Welsh Marches Line to Church Stretton and Shrewsbury.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Heart_of_Wales_Line   (261 words)

  
 Welcome to the Heart of Wales
Find out about the Heart of Wales Line and how you can hop aboard the little train and relax as it takes you on a railway journey though a land of lush rolling hills and crystal clear mountain streams.
If you are experiencing problems in downloading the plug-in, visit the Troubleshooting page.
The site was commissioned by the Heart of Wales Line Forum.
www.heart-of-wales.co.uk   (250 words)

  
 Wales Screen Commission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
In Mid Wales the Cambrian Coast line connects Aberystwyth and Pwllheli with Shrewsbury and the Heart of Wales line runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea.
In North Wales the A55 Expressway (a dual carriageway) connects the major cities of North West England (Manchester and Liverpool) with the ferry port of Holyhead.
While the Wales Screen Commission (WSC) endeavours to ensure that the information on this website is correct, the WSC does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material on this website.
www.walesscreencommission.co.uk /filming.php?menu=5&id=3   (442 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Llanelli railway station is the railway station serving the town of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
It is located on the West Wales Line and the Heart of Wales Line.
Arriva Trains Wales operate an approximately hourly service in each direction along the West Wales Line, from Cardiff Central via Swansea to Carmarthen, then to Tenby, Pembroke Dock, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven or (twice daily) to Fishguard Harbour.
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 Heart of Wales Line Travellers Association - Volunteering Wales
Heart of Wales Line Travellers Association - Volunteering Wales
They aim to seek the retention and improvement of the Heart of Wales railway
Heart of Wales Line Travellers Association currently has the following volunteering opportunities:
www.volunteering-wales.net /23855.html   (102 words)

  
 Heart of Wales Line Information
The end of the line in Shropshire at Craven Arms - here it joins the Welsh Marches Line.
As a rural branch line the remainder of the Heart of Wales Line survived the Beeching axe as it also carried extensive freight traffic and served the steelworks at Bynea and industrial areas such as Ammanford and Pontarddulais, linking them with the docks at Llanelli.
Passenger services are operated by Arriva Trains Wales using Class 150 or Class 153 diesel multiple units.
www.bookrags.com /Heart_of_Wales_Line   (226 words)

  
 The Heart of Wales Railway Llandrindod Wells   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Heart of Wales railway provides a lifeline for many towns and villages along its 120 mile length between Swansea and Shrewsbury, and Llandrindod Wells lies at the midway point.
Freight traffic also played a major part in the line's development, and right up until the early 1960s it was open 24 hours per day to cater for heavy traffic which ran throughout the night.
With connections to all parts of the rail network, the railway is vital for the many small communities along the line which would otherwise be devoid of public transport.
www.llandrindod-wells.com /railway.html   (359 words)

  
 Your Trips on the Heart of Wales Line
On this page we are inviting anyone who has travelled on the Heart of Wales to submit an account of their trip (with photographs or without) so that their experiences may be enjoyed by the thousands of Web site visitors that we get each month.
A trip on the Heart of Wales Line has turned into a useful meeting - this time with a rambling enthusiast on her way to a meeting on Rights of Way.
As often happens on this line, a chance greeting and remark about the weather led to a conversation being struck up, and before we knew where we were, we found we had interests in common, and were exchanging ideas and useful contacts.
www.heart-of-wales.co.uk /yourTrips.htm   (777 words)

  
 Heart of England and Wales Rail Tour | Heart of England and Wales Rail Tour | Wales | the west country | "Great ...
The most famous of the "Little Trains" is today's highlight as we ride the Ffestiniogg RY, the two foot gauge queen of Welsh lines, on its rugged climb (complete with a spiral tunnel) from the coast at Porthmadog to the mountain-top village of Blaneau Ffestiniogg.
The castle commands the old ferry route to Angelsey and is a perfectly symmetrical stronghold with four concentric lines of defense.
The line ascends to the waterfalls at Devil's Bridge and is noted for its grand mountain scenery.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/8588.html   (2157 words)

  
 Location - Swansea Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Sport is a major part of life in Swansea, with Wales' national sport of Rugby well represented and the local football (soccer!) team enjoying more popularity than ever.
The easiest way to reach Swansea is by rail: the city's terminus is on the western end of the Great Western Line from London Paddington (see www.great-western-trains.co.uk).
Also it is linked to the North by the Heart of Wales Line www.walesandwest.co.uk.
www.prainternational.com /swansea_wales.htm   (638 words)

  
 Arriva Trains Wales | The Heart of Wales
The Heart of Wales Line is one of Britain's favourite rural railways.
The line travels south from Shrewsbury through rolling hills and towns such as Knighton, Llandrindod Wells and Llanwrtyd Wells before reaching the steel and tinplate town of Llanelli and then Swansea, the hometown of Dylan Thomas.
Details of Arriva Trains Wales services on the Heart of Wales line can be found in timetable C.
www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk /Heart_of_Wales.aspx   (221 words)

  
 Arriva Trains Wales | TOP 100 HEART OF WALES DAYS OUT LAUNCHED
Arriva Trains Wales and the Heart of Wales Line Forum have teamed up to list the top 100 things to do this summer along the scenic Heart of Wales Line railway line between Swansea and Shrewsbury, via Llandrindod Wells.
One of Wales' most scenic railway routes, events and attractions along the line include a 'Rail Ale Trail', 'Dam Busters' walks in the Elan Valley, Bog Snorkelling in Llanwrtyd Wells, and The Shrewsbury Flower Show.
Copies of the guide, as well as details of accommodation in the scenic Heart of Wales, can be obtained by calling 0870 9000 772 or by visiting www.heart-of-wales.co.uk
www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk /top_100_days_out.aspx   (282 words)

  
 West Wales Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Proposals exist to double track parts of the line, which would allow improved service timings and more trains to stop at Gowerton.
Also under consideration is changing the status of the Pembroke Dock branch to a community railway and possibly then using light-rail or tram/train vehicles to provide a better and more cost effective service.
 Borderlands Line   Cambrian Line   Conwy Valley Line   Heart of Wales Line    Shrewsbury-Chester Line   
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Wales_Line   (548 words)

  
 Bicycle tours and multisport in Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Quebec, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Bicycle tours and multisport in Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Quebec, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Tuscany, Czech.
Shrouded in Celtic mystery, the countryside of Wales is both enchanting and perfect for cycling.
Day 1: Your best option for arrival is from the Manchester or Birmingham Airports, England followed by a train to Shrewsbury, where you change to the very scenic “Heart of Wales” line to Llangamarch Wells station.
www.freewheeling.ca /tours/wales.htm   (654 words)

  
 Ludlow, South Shropshire, Tourist Information, Accommodation, Attractions, Events
While you are spending time with us enjoy a trip on the scenic Heart of Wales line, which offers a chance to explore some of the most rural parts of the Principality.
It too boasts a Town Hall, where its local affairs are still presided over by a Town Council, a castle (built by a bishop of Hereford), considerable medieval prosperity, two members of parliament (until 1832) and a charmingly inefficient railway (until 1936).
The railway arrived in 1850, other lines in the 1860's and '70's and sheep came in by the tens of thousands for the annual sales.
www.visitsouthshropshire.co.uk   (1035 words)

  
 Cycling in Wales: Brecon Beacons to Mt. Snowdon | Wales | Brecon Beacons | Mt. Snowdon | cycling | luxurious lodging | ...
We are excited to be able to offer you this adventure, and know you will be impressed by the combination of challenging luxury, magic, history and fun.
The adventure can be joined most conveniently by flying into Manchester airport, and taking the Heart of Wales steam train to Llangamarch Wells, where we or the hotel staff will pick you up and take you to the hotel, less than five minutes away.
At the end of the adventure, there are frequent trains from Llandudno back to Manchester, but we suggest you stay for an extra night, to visit Conwy castle, and rest before travelling.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/16037.html   (759 words)

  
 Tracks across Wales - A railway tour of Wales
These are not included in the cost of the tour, allowing the best combination to be purchased
We leave Chester and head south on the Heart of Wales line, one of the most scenic in Wales.
Our hotel in Cardiff will be a short walk from the station.
www.geoffs-trains.com /UK/TracksAcrossWales.html   (905 words)

  
 President George Bush : Health & Medical History
By 10:25 pm on May 5, Bush's heart rhythm was normal.
Bush does not look his age, is unusually healthy, exercises frequently, and continues to go at a brisk pace" [9].
Various web sites say the Bush family is related to the Spencer family, of which Princess Diana of Wales was a member.
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 Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering Holiday Cottages, Accommodation - Powys, Wales, UK
Once a 150 acre hill farm, The Brandy House is now an idyllic smallholding of 10 acres in an elevated and sheltered position with wonderful views of the Upper Teme valley in rural Mid Wales.
Richard and Medina invite you to stay with them in their traditional old stone farmhouse and converted barns, and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the undiscovered Radnorshire and Shropshire borderlands...an area steeped in history, myth and legend.
Or to check availability for self-catering or make an on-line reservation please use this booking button for the cottage with two bedrooms.
www.brandyhouse.u-net.com   (627 words)

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