Car Free Walks

07/10/2024

By bus, train and ferry to Rame Head on Cornwall's southern coast, in search of history, memories... and of course ice cream.

Read our latest blog post here:
https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/car-free_on_the_cornish_coast.html

14/12/2023

Seeking out some wet-weather adventures in the Lake District... our latest blog reports on a recent trip to Whorneyside Force near Langdale.

🔗https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/aiming_low_in_the_lakes.html

Photo by Stephen Adam.

09/12/2023

Our recent blog by guest writer Mike McLeish tells us about his trip along the Sandstone Trail with his friend 'Squelchy Luke'
🔗https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/the_sandstone_trail.html

06/01/2023

Having travelled on all of these routes (many more than once), we can confirm that they are all well worth two British pounds... especially when combined with a walk along the way.

With more than 130 bus operators joining a scheme offering fares of £2, now is the time to get out and see some of England’s most picturesque areas

22/09/2022

Tomorrow is ! Will you leave your car behind to enjoy the ride, plus discounts at top attractions? Find your next car-free adventure at www.goodjourney.org.uk & check out for events happening around the UK

Campaign for Better Transport Urban Transport Group GWR Sustrans Car Free Walks Community Rail Network Campaign for National Parks Living Streets CycleStreets Como UK Bus Users Historic Houses

22/09/2022

It's today - why not mark the day by pledging to do more car-free walks this year?

If you need some inspiration, you know where to look...
https://www.carfreewalks.org/

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12/09/2022

Great to see the wonderful railways of Wales honoured in this list of scenic rail routes. We couldn't agree more!
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/sep/10/most-scenic-railway-in-europe-old-welsh-mining-line-became-a-world-be**er-ffestiniog-wales

Although how did they miss out the Settle-Carlisle railway?

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A Which? survey has found that Wales has the best scenic railway, the Ffestiniog, plus two more in the top 10, which beats Switzerland and Norway

04/09/2022

Here's a handy guide to exploring the UK's national parks without a car.
https://bettertransport.org.uk/blog/better-transport/guide-visiting-uks-national-parks-public-transport

I love walking and I love our beautiful and varied landscapes. But I hate driving. I agree with Colin Speakman that our nation's love affair with the car, which has brought huge freedom, is also generating massive environmental downsides, not least when it comes to visitor impact on our National Par...

03/07/2022

A great initiative - one we fully support!
https://wearepossible.org/going-car-free-2022

Calling out around the UK, are you ready for a brand new challenge? Summer’s here and the time is right for Going Car Free - a month of climate-friendly travel.

28/05/2022

Do you love maps? We love maps. Really, really love maps.

Here's a few words about a map of eastern Kent, if that's your sort of thing.
https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/an_ode_to_those_little_green_dashes.html

13/05/2022

There's plenty to explore in between Wales' National Parks, as our recent blog from Maurice Kyle shows.
https://carfreewalks.org/blog/wild_walking_in_the_northern_cambrians.html

02/05/2022

Just a short train (or bus) ride from London, the Chilterns are the perfect destination for car-free walking.

Our latest blog, by www.walkbyrail.co.uk, provides plenty of tips to get you started.
https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/walking_in_the_chilterns_.html

10/02/2022

Sometimes all you need is a walk from the front door...

Rambles around Suffolk in our latest blog post.
https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/round_wood_and_back.html

20/01/2022

Car-free cities are getting closer - great for everyone, but especially for urban hikers!
https://theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/19/car-free-london-sadiq-khan-cut-traffic-health

Sadiq Khan’s pledge to cut traffic by 27% is welcome, but more must be done – for residents’ health, says Hirra Khan Adeogun of climate charity Possible

13/01/2022

Looking for a car-free walking challenge for 2022?

We can recommend the Two Moors Way - now completed by Gary! Read about his completion of the final stage over on our blog.
https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/devons_coast_to_coast_walk_-_day_7.html

11/12/2021

Where would you love to be on International Mountain Day?

At Car Free Walks, we love all corners of the UK... but maybe Scotland just a little bit more.

Read about our winter adventure here:
https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/a_scottish_winter_wonderland.html

06/10/2021

A classic from Capel Curig: Moel Siabod
https://www.carfreewalks.org/blog/a_classic_from_capel_curig_moel_siabod.html

Photo (c) Andy Harbach / Flickr

27/09/2021

Like mountains? ⛰️

Then you will enjoy Twisted Mountains, a new collection of dark and funny short stories set in the UK's mountains and written by our co-founder, Tim Woods.

More details here:
https://www.carfreewalks.org/news/short_stories_for_mountain_lovers.html

And you can pre-order a copy here (out in October): bit.ly/3Em3Z2i

Photo (c) Laura Crow / Car Free Walks