Whether you grew up in the ‘age of steam’ or long after it, there’s no doubt that steam trains hold a fascination for many of us – there’s something evocative and romantic about seeing an engine puffing its way through the countryside.

ROUTE 1 – An easy walk taking in the Llangollen Railway, the Llangollen Canal and Valle Crucis Abbey, Denbighshire

ROUTE 2 – This lovely walk involves a journey on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, Powys

ROUTE 3 – A longish loop that for part of its length runs parallel to the Brecon Mountain Railway, Brecon Beacons

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For the full feature on heritage rail walks, see the April 2018 issue of Welsh Border Life. For back issues, click here.