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Go greener with adventures by train 🚉 Driven by insights and local knowledge from community rail, we share ideas for delightful days out and splendid short breaks by rail across Britain 🚉 linktr.ee/scenicrailbritain Profile photo by Daniel Kay

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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Did you know? 💬 The Isle of Wight is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, recognised as one of the best places to explore the sustainable way people interact with their natural environment. Discover the island’s charm as you take a trip along the Island Line ➡️ scenicrailbritain.com/lines/island...
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Island Line - Scenic Rail Britain
Visit the picturesque Isle of Wight and travel on the Island Line linking Ryde with the seaside resorts of Sandown and Shanklin.
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Go Jauntly: walks & nature trails @gojauntly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The trees are turning... autumn is on its way, and this is the perfect time to detour onto those greener routes and go hunting for conkers! Let's go - download the Go Jauntly app, and why not join one of our challenges? www.gojauntly.com/features/walking-…
family time - sometimes it's easier to talk to your family when you're walking together :)
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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Saturday's 7 mile walk will have marvellous views of the Ribble Valley on a meandering route close to Settle. Marvellous views of the Ribble Valley on this meandering route close to Settle. Leaving Settle at 10:22 settlecarlislerailway.org.uk
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Aren't these photos of Greater Anglia #Lowestoft station stunning? They were snapped Monday evening at 19.05 and just after the service to #Ipswich had departed. Many thanks to Stu Bert! @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is definitely one for your future travel list 👇 The Highland Main Line is considered one of Britain's most scenic routes. Be sure to grab a window seat and have your camera ready to capture the breath-taking landscapes 📸 Discover more ➡️ scenicrailbritain.com/lines/highla...
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Highland Main Line - Scenic Rail Britain
Experience the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands along the Highland Main Line.
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DalesBus @dalesbus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Wensleydale Explorer Bus 857 links Garsdale Station (connecting with 0909 train from Leeds) with Hawes, Bainbridge, Askrigg, Carperby, Redmire and Castle Bolton (for Bolton Castle) on Sundays. dalesbus.org/857 Max single fare £3 (under 19s £1). Bus passes valid.
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚌It's Bus Users UK's #CatchTheBusMonth. This year's theme? #MythBusting ❌Myth: “Buses are dirty and polluting” ✔️Truth: Buses are cleaner per passenger than cars and one full bus can take up to 75 cars off the road So why not get on board 🚌💚 #CTBM26 #MDYB26
Passengers of various ages seated inside a clean, modern bus highlighting the environmental benefits of bus travel.
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Go Jauntly: walks & nature trails @gojauntly.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The trees are turning... autumn is on its way, and this is the perfect time to detour onto those greener routes and go hunting for conkers! Let's go - download the Go Jauntly app, and why not join one of our challenges? www.gojauntly.com/features/walking-…
family time - sometimes it's easier to talk to your family when you're walking together :)
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
What makes #ScenicRailBritain unique? Well, all the ideas we share for greener tourism and leisure journeys are community-led, recommended by the people who know them best💚 So this #WorldTourismDay, let #CommunityRail inspire your next #DaysOutByRail ↪️ scenicrailbritain.com
Graphic surrounded by four photos. Light blue shape in the middle, surrounded by a pink outline, has the Scenic Rail Britain logo with text that reads: "Opening the door to greener adventures by train". The photos, clockwise from top left, show: a man walking down a coastal path (Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership); grandparents walking hand-in-hand with their two grandchildren next to an LNER train on the platform at Wakefield Westgate Station; a group of ramblers hiking past the Ribblehead Viaduct (Lancashire Rail Ramblers); and a man alighting a Northern train with a bicycle (Community Rail Lancashire).
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Car-free travel across the east midlands has never been easier 🗺️ With excellent rail connections, local bus services and plenty of walkable destinations, there's so much to discover on your next sustainable adventure. 👉 www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/integrated-t...
Image showing a map of the east midlands region, including different attractions and the railway stations connecting them. The text at the top reads: "Explore the East Midlands. Car-free days out across the region."
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DalesBus @dalesbus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It's Catch the Bus Month! Find out about bus services into and around the beautiful Yorkshire Dales at dalesbus.org. All single fares are no more than £3 on all local bus services, including the whole Sunday DalesBus network. #CatchTheBusMonth
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 25/09/2026
Good Morning ☀️ from Greater Anglia Ipswich! It looks like it's gonna be a lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day! @communityrail.bsky.social
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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🧵You couldn't really imagine a more autumnal view for the autumn equinox than this of the Dent Head Viaduct. Nestled in the remote heights of Dentdale, this 10-arch railway bridge was built between 1869 and 1875 by the Midland Railway, the viaduct was designed by chief engineer
Dent Head Viaduct is a historic 10-arch railway bridge located at the head of Dentdale in Cumbria. It was built between 1869 and 1875 for the Midland Railway Company. Image: johnlsl CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Great British Bake Off is back! 🎂 If the start of the new series has got your taste buds tingling already, why not get out and explore one of our favourite bakeries on the National Cycle Network? We have 14 delicious options for you to choose from 👉 buff.ly/PsEAPbr 📷 Alexander Dummer
Photo of a slice of chocolate cake with a strawberry on top. Text reads: 14 of our favourite bakeries on the National Cycle Network
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 23/09/2026
Halfway to the weekend already; that was quick!! A lovely day in East Suffolk as you can see from these photos at Greater Anglia #Halesworth. Doesn't the station look fantastic? @suffolksnaps.bsky.social @eastsuffolkone.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Things we love to see 👏 Wales is home to incredible historic sites, walking routes, charming villages and stunning scenery, and even more people are choosing Wales as their perfect holiday destination. Get inspired with us for your next trip by train ↪️ scenicrailbritain.com/explore-line...
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Wales & Borders - Scenic Rail Britain
Have an epic adventure as you experience travelling by train through the wonderful landscapes of Wales and Borders.
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DalesBus @dalesbus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's Catch the Bus Month, why not use it as an opportunity to explore the lovely Yorkshire Dales by bus? The full summer Sunday DalesBus network is still running: dalesbus.org/summer All single fares are no more than £3, and under 19s travel for £1. #CatchtheBusMonth
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Go Jauntly: walks & nature trails @gojauntly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Mabon Blessings to you all. Celebrating the autumn equinox, may this season bring you fresh air, and greener routes. One to save: Views to adore up Glastonbury Tor 🌿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️ #Somerset on Go Jauntly. Download the app for FREE on the App Store or Play Store. walks.gojauntly.com/walks/views-...
First screen on the walking app
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Happy #WorldCarFreeDay 🙌 All year round, #CommunityRail works to encourage more people to embrace greener, inclusive travel 🚵🚄 Ditch the car and choose the train, bus, tram, walking, wheeling and cycling - it means better connected communities with healthier futures 💚 📸 Friends of Glazebrook St.
Photo courtesy of the Friends of Glazebrook Station showing the bustling station platform. There is a craft group working at a long table under the canopy; a pair of volunteers wearing orange hi-vis jackets sat nearby; and a Northern train stationary at the platform with families with buggies getting on and a man with a bicycle getting off.
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What better time to start planning your next environmentally-friendly adventure than #WorldCarFreeDay! Check out our blog for all the inspiration you'll need to explore beauty spots, walking spots, towns and cities, all by public transport 🚉 scenicrailbritain.com/blog/
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Blog - Scenic Rail Britain
Blog Archive - Scenic Rail Britain
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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This Saturday on our 10 mile walk we'll be ascending Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill. Departing Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 10:30 settlecarlislerailway.org.uk
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Bus Users UK @bususersuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It’s #WorldCarFreeDay and with #CatchTheBusMonth in full swing, it's the perfect time to ditch the car and get on board! 💚 Less carbon 😌 Less stress 💷 Less cost 🚍 More time to sit back and enjoy the ride So give your car the day off and give the bus a go. #LoveTheBus❤️
Graphic with a smiling couple and the words - Myth busting, buses are only for people who can't drive. Reality, buses are a smart, green, affordable and convenient travel choice for everyone
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 21/09/2026
Good Morning! ☀️ Hope you had a fantastic weekend! Some photos at Greater Anglia #Saxmundham as the sun rose over East Suffolk this morning. @suffolksnaps.bsky.social @eastsuffolkone.bsky.social @greaterangliapr.bsky.social
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Go Jauntly: walks & nature trails @gojauntly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Walk to work or shops for an easy way to add movement to your day, save money, connect with your surroundings.💚 Give our Green Routes a try, find a leafiest & least polluted walk from A to B. Every green route you walk = extra points 💫 walks.gojauntly.com/challenges/this…
@biteyourbrum encouraging walking with the go jauntly app
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Searching for Britain's best loved station ⬇️ #WorldCupOfStations is back and Rail Delivery Group is once again celebrating the amazing stations creating connections that matter. Nominate your favourite stations by midnight tomorrow (20 Sept) 🏆 www.raildeliverygroup.com/our-services...
Campaign graphic on a dark blue background. Text in white and bright orange reads: "World Cup of Stations. Established 2019. Nominations now open! The stations creating connections that matter. Championing the stations that are creating and strengthening connections. Whether they're connecting people to special locations, with friends and family, to events, or within local communities, we're celebrating the railway bringing people together." Small illustrations scattered around show speech bubbles, confetti canons and people with their arms in the area in celebration.
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Working in partnership with Visit Leeds, we're highlighting the wealth of destinations that can be explored by rail from one of the UK's best-connected cities. Featuring Ilkley, Skipton, Knaresborough and more... 🌿🚆 Take a look: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/leeds-r... #ScenicRailBritain #Leeds
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Leeds: A Gateway to Unforgettable Rail Adventures - Scenic Rail Britain
Join VisitLeeds as they share their top recommendations for unforgettable rail adventures from Leeds.
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We've got your next 'picture perfect' #DaysOutByRail inspiration 🎨 The Hope Valley Art Trail by Rail (26 & 27 Sept) will see 40 artists exhibiting across 13 venues within walking distance of stations between Chinley and Grindleford. Discover more 👉 hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk/art-trail-by...
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Hope Valley Art Trail By Rail 2026 - Hope Valley Climate Action
Welcome to the Art Trail by Rail Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September We have 40 fantastic artists participating across 13 venues within walking distance of train stations between Chinley and…
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 14/09/2026
31 humans & 3 dogs took part in our station walk Saturday from Derby Road to Ipswich via Holywells Park & Ipswich Waterfront. There were lots of new faces and many old friends. The park features 28 hectares of woodlands/ponds/greenspace. Many folks stayed in town to take part in Heritage Open Days.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Check this article out by @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social some super ideas for getaways by rail and bus 🌎💚
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Along with our #CommunityRail friends each September, we celebrate #CatchTheBusMonth 🚌 We're all about promoting greener leisure journeys and you can explore even further when you combine rail with bus. Check out our suggestions here 🍂 www.scenicrailbritain.com/busmonth
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Combine train and bus for greener adventures - Scenic Rail Britain
We're getting on board for Catch the Bus Month and bring you some suggestions on how you can explore further when you combine your adventure with trains and buses.
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Looking for your next #DaysOutByRail adventure?💭 How about starting your journey in historic Peterborough, before heading off to explore the market town of March, enjoying a self-guided walk in Manea and then visiting Ely's majestic cathedral?⛪️ Get inspired ↪️ scenicrailbritain.com/lines/herewa...
Photo showing a Greater Anglia train just departing March Station on a blue sky day.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/09/2026
Make tracks: 8 of the UK’s best walking and cycling trails on former railway lines
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Make tracks: 8 of the UK’s best walking and cycling trails on former railway lines
Repurposed railway lines make accessible and family-friendly walking and cycling routes. Here are some of the best, from Somerset to the Highlands of Scotland
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The annual #HeritageOpenDays festival kicks off today 🎉 Celebrate history and culture, try out new experiences and uncover hidden gems across Britain - all of which are FREE to explore 🗺️ Your next #DaysOutByRail await 🚉 Discover more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Photo courtesy of Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership showing a group of four volunteers next to a pull up-banner in between two heritage buses, one of which states its destination is Lowestoft Central Railway Station. The banner reads: "Join us for our town's national award winning heritage festival. Heritage Open Days, Lowestoft, this September."
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 08/09/2026
For Heritage Open Days, Halesworth to Southwold Railway CIO is holding an open day @ Blythburgh station this Sunday 13/9, 10.30am-3.45pm. Go by train & the Hoppa bus. Free entry, free tea/coffee/cake. Model railway show displays. Films @ the village hall. Short passenger train rides (fare applies).
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Network Rail @networkrail.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🥳 This year we celebrate 150 years of the Settle-Carlisle Railway! 🚂 Look out for beautiful landscapes, tunnels and bridges, including the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct, which we restored in 2021: bit.ly/4qaRzml 📷: James Howell #Viaduct #TravelByTrain
A scenic view of the Ribblehead Viaduct at sunset. The viaduct's arches are illuminated by the setting sun, creating a warm glow. The surrounding landscape features open fields and distant hills under a colorful sky. A winding path leads toward the structure.
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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Family Saver Ticket launched by East Midlands Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/family… #EastMidlandsRailway #HalfTerm #midlands
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Family Saver Ticket launched by East Midlands Railway
A new ticket has been launched by East Midlands Railway to help people save during the October half-term.
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Go Jauntly: walks & nature trails @gojauntly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
5 days to go. Birmingham vs Liverpool. 6 weeks. 1 simple rule: hit your daily steps, score for your city. This City Moves. Pick your team, pick your goal, 1k, 3k or 5k, and you are in. 🔗 walks.gojauntly.com/challenges/t... to join free on Go Jauntly. Who is taking it? Birmingham or Liverpool?
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This City Moves - Go Jauntly
Join the region-wide steps challenge. Discover local walks, feel good. Grab friends, family & neighbours, everyone’s welcome
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 03/09/2026
The next FREE station-to-station walk is Saturday 12 September @ 11.10am: Derby Road to #Ipswich via lovely Holywells Park with its wooded ravine/trails, & Ipswich waterfront. 3.5 miles, about 2 hours. No need to book. Dogs welcome! eastsuffolklines.co.uk/guided-walks @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social
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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Northern encourages travel by train to the Peak District www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/northe… #buxton #class_195 #edale #grindleford #HopeValley #PeakDistrict
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Northern encourages travel by train to the Peak District
Train operator Northern is helping to solve parking problems in the Peak District by encouraging visitors to leave the car at home and travel by train.
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 07/09/2026
Join us on board for Half Term fun! Wed 28/10 we head from #Lowestoft to #Halesworth for the Scarecrow Festival & Pumpkin Trail. Rail tickets £5 Adults, £3 Kids. Includes entry for the trail draw. Return on any train! Book now! railplus.greateranglia.co.uk/community-ra... @suffolksnaps.bsky.social
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Campaign for Better Transport @bettertransport.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🚌It's Bus Users UK's #CatchTheBusMonth. This year's theme? #MythBusting ❌Myth: "Buses are only for people who can't drive" ✔️Truth: Buses are a smart, green, affordable and convenient travel choice for everyone So why not get on board 🚌💚 #CTBM26 #MDYB26
A double-decker bus approaches a stop where a person in a beanie waits, highlighting bus travel as smart, green, and affordable.
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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🧵 1/2 This week, the Downs Link takes the top spot as our Route of the Week 🌿 The 34-mile route follows an old railway line from Guildford to Shoreham-by-Sea, taking in the beautiful North and South Downs. 📷 Roger Fleet
Photo of a bicycle handlebars and the Downs Link path with fields either side. Text reads: Route of the week: Downs Link. Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The Hope Valley Line awaits for your next adventure by train 🚂 Follow in the footsteps of The Railway Children, explore the stunning Peak District National Park, and uncover local history along the Steel Cotton Rail Trail 🥾 Get inspired on our website ➡️ scenicrailbritain.com/lines/hope-v...
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Hope Valley Line - Scenic Rail Britain
See dramatic scenery, quaint villages and historic viaducts along the Hope Valley Line.
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
See Clitheroe through an artist's eyes 👀 Join artist Gosha Gibek on a rail-accessible journey around Clitheroe, uncovering hidden gems, creative inspiration and favourite local spots along the way 🎨 #DaysOutByRail Check it out: www.goshagibek.com/s/stories/cl...
Campaign graphic. On the right is one of Gosha Gibek's paintings, featuring woodland area in deep red, orange and brown hues. The text reads: "Days Out by Rail. Great days start by train. Discover hidden gems, make new memories and travel greener this summer. Community Rail Network. Scenic Rail Britain. www.scenicrailbritain.com."
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 25/08/2026
Great days start by train and there’s so much to explore. At #Halesworth station, East Suffolk Line trains connect hourly with FirstBus 99A to #Southwold with its fantastic pier, sandy beach, lovely lighthouse, many fine cafés, pubs, and restaurants. #DaysOutByRail @suffolksnaps.bsky.social
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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland @wwctrustscot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
1/2🧵 Fancy exploring NCN Route 1 this weekend? 🚲 The Angus Cycling Festival Coast Challenge takes place Saturday 5th September, with a 10-mile route between Arbroath and Dundee, plus free activities, bike hire, workshops and more. Explore NCN route 1 in the East of Scotland: buff.ly/rs6h0U3
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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
On Sunday, we'll be taking the DalesBus from Ribblehead to visit the highest single drop waterfall in England, Hardraw Force (Entrance fee payable). Departing Ribblehead at 10:33 and alighting 830 Northern DalesBus to Hawes (fare payable) settlecarlislerailway.org.uk
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 30/08/2026
Looking for a fantastic day out? Take the train to #Felixstowe where you can connect with FirstBus 77 to fascinating Landguard Fort. If you prefer to walk, you'll love the 2.6 mile seaside stroll from the rail station. #DaysOutByRail @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social @felixstowechamber.bsky.social
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Go Jauntly: walks & nature trails @gojauntly.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Go Jauntly is the #1 app for brilliant local walks. Find your #happinessoutdoors Click for our new challenge walks.gojauntly.com/challenges/t...
Clare Balding Radio 4 Ramblings behind the scenes with Hana Sutch, co-founder of Go Jauntly
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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🧵 1/3 This week the stunning Mawddach Trail takes the crown as our Route of the Week 👑 The 9-mile traffic-free trail runs along the spectacular Mawddach Estuary in Wales, below the foothills of Cadair Idris.
Photo of two cyclists on the Mawddach Trail. Text reads: Route of the week: Mawddach Trail - Dolgellau. Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
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