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Get settled in your cosy space, grab your favourite drink and find inspiration for your next scenic rail adventure as you read our latest blogs.

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Orchard RHS Wisley.

Join our friends at Good Journey as they share with us the beautiful orchards you can visit without a car.

Ninesprings Blackmore Vale Line | picturesque waterfall surrounded by lush greenery

Travelling by train for leisure doesn’t have to be expensive, by using some of these helpful tips you can have purse-friendly days out.

View of Whitby town, harbour and abbey from between the whale bones

Spooky season is here! We've rounded up a small selection of eearie places to visit this Halloween, take a look, if you dare.

People looking out of the bus window at the crashing waves and blue sky

Join our guest blogger, Madeleine Sugden, as she reminisces about when she went on a car-free holiday with the family to Cornwall.

Family on platform waving at train as it pulls into station

Find suggestions for a exciting autumn days out with the family by train.

Station sign with rolling hills in the background

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.

Houses with imposing Durham cathedral in the background against blue sky

Take a look at some of the winning entries from this year's Better Transport Week competition, in partnership with Campaign for Better Transport, along the theme of 'scenic rail view'.

Alternatives to travelling with plastic

Learn how to travel on trains without plastic and enjoy #PlasticFreeTravel

Room looking out to see with open windows

Katie from Ecosy Travel shares the benefits and delights of taking the greener slower route, opening the door to a world of possibilities and opportunities when you go by train.

Train travelling across viaduct surrounded by lush green Welsh countryside

See our suggestions of railway trips to take along the main line network across Wales for a greener day out, shortbreak or holiday by train.

Family waving at train, before going on days out by rail

Find suggestions for fun days out by train with the family this Easter.

People walking across the countryside with Ribblehead viaduct in the background

With the help of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity, we've highlighted some of the most picturesque walking routes that are easy to access from the train and suitable for solo adventures, catching up with friends or experiencing with the whole family.

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