# The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway — Reviews & Visitor Info > Experience a scenic steam railway journey through Britain's highest village, where families can enjoy onboard refreshments while travelling through the stunning South Lanarkshire hills. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/leadhills/attractions/the-leadhills-and-wanlockhead-railway (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway The Station [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4134129293559020311&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108409936935643019517) **In short:** The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is a museum in Leadhills, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 102 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway Experience a scenic steam railway journey through Britain's highest village, where families can enjoy onboard refreshments while travelling through the stunning South Lanarkshire hills. ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## What visitors say [Gerty Fuller](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114184916508824230312/reviews) ★★★★★ Well run by volunteers. A nice bunch that are quite willing to chat about the train, railway and history. Not to forget the signal box where had a brief 'tour'. Well worth a visit to keep this attraction going. · via Google [Asra Qayyum](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113266877615436727544/reviews) ★★★★★ Got lucky as reached there after 4. Beautiful toy train being run completely by volunteers ONLY on Sundays between 2-4 pm. Very nice and cool staff. Took us all in after the last ride and whole load of information as well. 🫡. Highly recommend a visit. · via Google [Tom Baxter](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112091992032960590414/reviews) ★★★★★ Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Combine it with a visit with the mining museum in Leadhills. Currently, they're only open on Sundays, due to staffing issues, but it's a nice little ride in pleasant countryside, with the bonus of being able to split your journey to visit Wanlockhead, the highest village in Scotland. · via Google [Justyn barbery](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113497930290964772946/reviews) ★★★★★ Fantastic little narrow gauge railway. Took a little diesel engine from Leadhills to Wanlockhead passing Hillend Summit. From here I walks down to the village of Wanlockhead a very interesting place with lots of mining history the visitor centre and museum was excellent. The train ride took about 20mins each way. I would deffo do it again as I didn’t have time to do the mine museum unground tour this time. What a lovely bit of history · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4862a847f7877bc7:0x395f60b05e1f3b17!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** The Station, Station Road, Leadhills, ML12 6XS [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.4113135%2C-3.7608909) **Category** Railways & Transport **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (102 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 0-12 **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Leadhills [More attractions in Leadhills](https://staycation.co.uk/leadhills/attractions) ★ 4.7 (102 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01555 662963](tel:01555662963) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Leadhills **Postcode** ML12 6XS **Plus Code** 9C7RC66Q+GJ [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4862a847f7877bc7:0x395f60b05e1f3b17!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4862a847f7877bc7:0x395f60b05e1f3b17!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4862a847f7877bc7:0x395f60b05e1f3b17!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Leadhills Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DLeadhills%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/leadhills/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/leadhills/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway any good? The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 102 Google reviews. ### Is The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway good for children? Yes, The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is listed as good for children. ### Is The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway indoors or outdoors? The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is indoors, so it works on a rainy day. ### What ages is The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway suitable for? The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is best for ages 0-12. ### Is The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway wheelchair accessible? The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### How do I contact The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway? Call The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway on 01555 662963. ## More near The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Hopetoun Arms Hotel ★ 4.7 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/leadhills/hotels/the-hopetoun-arms-hotel) - [Nithsdale Hotel ★ 4.5 · 7.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sanquhar/hotels/nithsdale-hotel) - [Days Inn Abington ★ 4.0 · 7.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/biggar/hotels/days-inn-abington) - [Blackaddie House Hotel ★ 4.2 · 7.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sanquhar/hotels/blackaddie-house-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Winlocke Cottage 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/winlocke-cottage-uk44001) - [Beech Cottage 5.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/south-lanarkshire/cottages/beech-cottage-sooc) - [Elm Cottage 5.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/south-lanarkshire/cottages/elm-cottage-sooa) - [Oak Cottage ★ 5.0 · 5.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/south-lanarkshire/cottages/oak-cottage-soob) ### Campsites nearby - [Lettershaws Farm ★ 4.2 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/biggar/camping/lettershaws-farm) - [Lettershaws Farm ★ 4.2 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/borders/camping/lettershaws-farm) - [Mount View Caravan Park ★ 4.4 · 6.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/abington/camping/mount-view-caravan-park) - [Newark Farm Certificated Location ★ 3.9 · 6.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sanquhar/camping/newark-farm-certificated-location) ### Things to do nearby - [Museum of Lead Mining ★ 4.6 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wanlockhead/attractions/museum-of-lead-mining) - [Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum ★ 4.7 · 7.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sanquhar/attractions/sanquhar-tolbooth-museum) - [Drumlanrig Castle ★ 4.5 · 9.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/thornhill/attractions/drumlanrig-castle) - [Station Park ★ 4.4 · 13.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/attractions/station-park)