Midlands walking and wheeling
Midlands walking and wheeling offers a brilliant way to uncover the region’s hidden gems, perfect for exploring on foot or wheels and easily reached by train. From rolling countryside and riverside paths to historic towns and peaceful parks, the Midlands is full of surprises waiting just beyond the platform.
Whether you’re wanting a short stroll or planning a full day of exploration, these routes offer a greener, more immersive way to travel and connect with local life.
From platform to path – walking Worcestershire’s Rail Trails
Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership has created a series of scenic Rail Trails, walking routes that link directly with railway stations across the county. These trails are designed to encourage car-free exploration, connecting passengers with scenic countryside, waterways, heritage sites, and local attractions. Explore the full collection here.
Great Malvern Station | Cotswold Line | photo: Steve Widdowson
Railway rambles through the Heart of England
Looking for a greener way to explore Warwickshire, Coventry, and Solihull? The Heart of England Community Rail Partnership has created 36 self-guided Rail Trails that start right from local train stations, perfect for discovering the region on foot without the car. From canal-side strolls to heritage-rich rambles, each trail connects you with scenic landscapes and local gems. See the routes here.
Step into adventure along the Barton to Cleethorpes line
Barton Cleethorpes Community Rail Partnership champions greener journeys with a series of walking and cycling routes that link directly to stations along the Barton to Cleethorpes Line. Encouraging people to swap car travel for rail, these trails offer a scenic and sustainable way to explore the region. It’s all part of their mission to promote low-carbon travel and connect communities with the natural and cultural gems along the line. See the routes here.
Cleethorpes Beach | Barton Line
From city streets to coastal treats along the Poacher Line
Poacher Line Community Rail Partnership offers a fantastic collection of scenic walks that start and end at stations along the award-winning Poacher Line, which runs from Nottingham to Skegness. These station walks invite visitors to explore historic market towns, coastal attractions, and countryside landscapes, all without needing a car. See the routes here.
Heckington Railway Station | Poacher Line
Rails to Trails – station walks along North Staffordshire Line
Discover Staffordshire and Cheshire one step at a time with North Staffordshire Community Rail Partnership’s Rails to Trails, a collection of station-to-station walks that showcase everything from charming villages and market towns to canal paths and industrial heritage. With downloadable guides and routes for places like Derby, Stone, Alsager, and Stoke, it’s the perfect way to explore the region’s hidden gems car-free. See the routes here.
Please check your route before setting off for any disruptions or path closures.