With no plans for the day, I decided to head to Preston—no particular reason, just a chance to ride a train and watch more trains while enjoying a pie and a drink. However, Merseyrail derailed those plans when a trespasser caused delays on the Northern Line. Thankfully, Maghull now has a coffee shop, so the day wasn’t a total loss.
After spending a few hours exploring Conwy – enjoying coffee, food, and a bit of shopping—it was time to head home. While we had taken the bus to Conwy, we decided to return to Penmaenmawr by train. The journey is just one stop and lasts only six minutes, but it offers great views of the coastline along the way.
We started the morning in Llandudno with a coffee and a visit to Penderyn Distillery. The tour was a lot of fun, and the samples were excellent—definitely worth it! Afterward, we hopped on the number 5 bus to Bangor, enjoying the scenic hour-and-15-minute ride along the A55 and through charming local towns and lanes. Now just need to edit the video together!
I was fortunate to get a ticket to a Wrexham game and decided to take the train instead of driving. Though it doubled the travel time, …..
During a recent trip to Scotland, we stayed just outside Stirling. With a free day to explore, we decided to take a scenic train ride. After a bit of research, we opted for a journey on one of ScotRail’s HST trains from Stirling to Perth. It turned out to be a quick yet enjoyable trip, offering stunning views of the countryside along the way.