Family fun
Walking
Wickford – Southminster
Take a delightful riverside walk, make waves sailing along the River Crouch, get your binoculars out for spectacular wildlife watching or slow things down and enjoy a drink at a quaint village pub. You’ll be surprised what you will discover on the Crouch Valley Line.
Explore the Crouch Valley Line on foot with these beautiful railway walks:
Circular walk around the Essex coastal town of Burnham-On-Crouch
Wickford – Southminster
58 mins
£10.40 Off-Peak Day Return
16 miles | 26.6 km
Watford Junction – St Albans Abbey
Located less than 20 minutes away from London Euston, the Abbey Line is ideal for a day out away from the capital.
Bedford – St Albans City
Starting from beautiful Bedford, this line passes through Luton before reaching historic St Albans.
Norwich – Sheringham
Running from Norwich, the Bittern Line connects the city with the coast as it passes through the Broads National Park and the scenic beauty of North Norfolk.
Witham – Braintree
Have an adventure in the great outdoors, explore historic places or simply enjoy browsing the shops, you’ll find it all along the Flitch Line.
Marks Tey – Sudbury
It may only take 20 minutes to travel the full length of the Gainsborough Line but what a journey it is.
Peterborough – Ely
Enjoy rolling countryside, wildlife havens and historic market towns.
Ipswich – Felixstowe
One half of the East Suffolk Lines. Enjoy colourful seaside resorts and panoramic views of the Suffolk coastline.
Ipswich – Lowestoft
One half of the East Suffolk Lines. Connecting the coastal town of Lowestoft with the bustling County Town of Ipswich.
Bletchley – Bedford
Combine wonderful countryside with plenty of history along the Marston Vale Line.
Experience new adventures when you enjoy greener days out by rail this autumn. Take a look at our suggestions here.
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.
Leeds – Morecambe / Heysham Port via Skipton, Bentham & Lancaster
Explore the history of the Bentham Line, nestled in scenic Yorkshire & Lancashire countryside.
