May 08, 2026 - 189 views
A unique heritage railway and walking tour experience celebrating the stories, scenery and history of the Dee Valley is returning later this month following glowing feedback from visitors.
Llangollen and Corwen Railway has once again teamed up with Dee Valley Tours to bring back “Tren a Thref: The Corwen Heritage Adventure” on Friday, May 29, during the half-term holidays.
The experience combines a heritage train journey through the Dee Valley with a guided walking tour exploring the history, landscapes and legends of Corwen.
Passengers will travel by heritage train from Llangollen to Corwen before joining local guide Louise Scotcher for an expert-led tour around the historic market town.
Louise said the aim of the event is to bring the area’s stories vividly to life.
“Tren a Thref is all about bringing the stories of Corwen to life in a way that’s engaging, accessible and memorable,” she said.
“Combining the railway journey with a guided walk allows visitors to experience the landscape as people would have in the past, while discovering the rich history, characters and legends that make this area so special.
“We’ve been delighted with the response so far and are really looking forward to welcoming more visitors on 29 May.”
Anitka Piatkowska said organisers were thrilled to see the experience returning after its successful launch earlier this year.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Tren a Thref back following such a positive response from visitors,” she said.
“It’s a fantastic way to showcase not only the heritage railway itself, but also the wider Dee Valley and the historic town of Corwen.
“Working in partnership with Dee Valley Tours allows us to offer something truly special that combines travel, history and outstanding scenery in one experience.”
Previous visitors praised the event for its storytelling, scenery and local knowledge.
One visitor described it as “a lovely day out”, adding: “Many thanks to Louise who was a brilliant, and very friendly, tour guide. She has encyclopaedic knowledge of the area and its history. I learned more about Owain Glyndŵr today than I ever did in school.
“The highlight for me was the walk up to Pen y Pigyn overlooking Corwen. Thoroughly recommended.”
The event includes an all-day ranger ticket from Llangollen to Corwen, departing at 10am, a guided walking tour from Corwen Railway Station, and return train journeys later in the day. Visitors can also choose to take part in an additional walk up Pen y Pigyn for panoramic views across the valley.
Adult tickets cost £30, while tickets for children aged three to 15 are priced at £6. Children under three can attend free of charge.
