A new visitor experience combining a heritage railway journey with a guided town walk will launch in the Dee Valley this spring.

The initiative is a partnership between the Llangollen and Corwen Railway and Dee Valley Tours and will operate under the title ‘Tren a Thref: The Corwen Heritage Adventure’.

The experience allows visitors to travel by heritage train from Llangollen to Corwen, before joining a guided walking tour exploring the town’s history, landscapes and local legends.

The guided tour will be led by Louise Scotcher, of Dee Valley Tours, and will explore Corwen’s past, including the Iron Age hill fort at Caer Drewyn, Roman influences on the town’s medieval church and the story of Owain Glyndŵr.

The first tours will take place during the Easter Holidays on Wednesday, 1 April and Wednesday, 8 April.

Passengers will depart Llangollen Railway Station at 10:00 am, arriving in Corwen at 10:41 am after a scenic journey through the valley.

The return train will depart Corwen at 1:45 pm and arrive back in Llangollen at 2:20 pm.

Visitors may also choose to walk to Pen y Pigyn viewpoint overlooking Corwen and the Clwydian Range, or spend time exploring the town.

Tickets are £30 for adults, £6 for children, and include a Vintage Rail Car day rover ticket and the guided walking tour.

 “This tour is a wonderful way to bring Corwen’s history to life. The town has such a rich and fascinating story, from ancient hill forts and medieval legends to its role in Welsh history. Combining a heritage railway journey with a guided town walk allows visitors to experience the Dee Valley in a completely different way.”

Louise Scotcher from Dee Valley Tours.

 “We are really pleased to be working with Louise and Dee Valley Tours to promote and celebrate just some of the brilliant things about Corwen. The railway has brought trains back to the town, and this tour allows visitors to step off the train and immediately discover the rich history and stories that make Corwen such a special place.

“This really is a walking tour with a difference. Visitors will travel through the Dee Valley by heritage train, explore the town with a knowledgeable local guide and even have the option to climb to one of the best viewpoints in the area. It’s a fantastic way to experience the town, the landscape and the history all in one trip.”

Wayne Ronneback, Station Master at Corwen Railway Station.