Scenic Rail Britain
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Driven by insights and local knowledge from community rail, we share ideas for delightful days out & splendid short breaks by train across Britain www.ScenicRailBritain.com
Brought to you by @communityrail.bsky.social
Profile photo by Daniel Kay
Brought to you by @communityrail.bsky.social
Profile photo by Daniel Kay
Today we launch our #ScenicRailWinter campaign! ❄
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing suggestions for winter adventures, alongside stunning seasonal images of our railways, curated by #CommunityRail.
Keep an eye on our feed or take a sneak peak here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/sc...
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing suggestions for winter adventures, alongside stunning seasonal images of our railways, curated by #CommunityRail.
Keep an eye on our feed or take a sneak peak here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/sc...
December 1, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Today we launch our #ScenicRailWinter campaign! ❄
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing suggestions for winter adventures, alongside stunning seasonal images of our railways, curated by #CommunityRail.
Keep an eye on our feed or take a sneak peak here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/sc...
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing suggestions for winter adventures, alongside stunning seasonal images of our railways, curated by #CommunityRail.
Keep an eye on our feed or take a sneak peak here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/sc...
Happy #StAndrewsDay!
What better way to celebrate than by exploring some of Scotland's stunning scenic railways.
Check out our suggestions and add them to your future travel list 🗺️
Which is your favourite? 💙 #ScotlandByTrain
What better way to celebrate than by exploring some of Scotland's stunning scenic railways.
Check out our suggestions and add them to your future travel list 🗺️
Which is your favourite? 💙 #ScotlandByTrain
Celebrate Scotland's scenic railways this St. Andrew's Day - Scenic Rail Britain
Take a look at some of Scotland's scenic railways and be inspired for future journeys.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Happy #StAndrewsDay!
What better way to celebrate than by exploring some of Scotland's stunning scenic railways.
Check out our suggestions and add them to your future travel list 🗺️
Which is your favourite? 💙 #ScotlandByTrain
What better way to celebrate than by exploring some of Scotland's stunning scenic railways.
Check out our suggestions and add them to your future travel list 🗺️
Which is your favourite? 💙 #ScotlandByTrain
Did you know? ❔
Bedford is only a 20-minute train ride from London - perfect for one of your next #DaysOutByRail 🚊
Why not get out of the busy city and journey down the line to reach the historic St Albans.
Get inspired on our website🧳
Bedford is only a 20-minute train ride from London - perfect for one of your next #DaysOutByRail 🚊
Why not get out of the busy city and journey down the line to reach the historic St Albans.
Get inspired on our website🧳
Bedford to St Albans City - Scenic Rail Britain
Starting from beautiful Bedford, this line passes through Luton before reaching historic St Albans.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Did you know? ❔
Bedford is only a 20-minute train ride from London - perfect for one of your next #DaysOutByRail 🚊
Why not get out of the busy city and journey down the line to reach the historic St Albans.
Get inspired on our website🧳
Bedford is only a 20-minute train ride from London - perfect for one of your next #DaysOutByRail 🚊
Why not get out of the busy city and journey down the line to reach the historic St Albans.
Get inspired on our website🧳
What better time to take a trip along the Bishop Line than in the last month of 2025 - a year that has seen the nation come together to celebrate 200 years since the birth of the modern passenger railway 🚂 #Railway200
Bishop Line - Scenic Rail Britain
Taking just 27 minutes you’ll enjoy a relaxing journey admiring the rich heritage and beautiful landscape along the way.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What better time to take a trip along the Bishop Line than in the last month of 2025 - a year that has seen the nation come together to celebrate 200 years since the birth of the modern passenger railway 🚂 #Railway200
Thriving forests are key to our fight against the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
This #NationalTreeWeek, take a look at some of our suggestions for how you can travel sustainably by train to explore some of Britain’s forests more closely 🌲 www.scenicrailbritain.com/forests
This #NationalTreeWeek, take a look at some of our suggestions for how you can travel sustainably by train to explore some of Britain’s forests more closely 🌲 www.scenicrailbritain.com/forests
Fabulous forests by train - Scenic Rail Britain
The forests and woodlands of Britain are a real thing of beauty, and are better explored when you go by train. Discover some of our suggestions here...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Thriving forests are key to our fight against the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
This #NationalTreeWeek, take a look at some of our suggestions for how you can travel sustainably by train to explore some of Britain’s forests more closely 🌲 www.scenicrailbritain.com/forests
This #NationalTreeWeek, take a look at some of our suggestions for how you can travel sustainably by train to explore some of Britain’s forests more closely 🌲 www.scenicrailbritain.com/forests
This #WorldSustainableTransportDay, take a moment to pause, breathe - and consider taking the train 🚊
With scenic views, no traffic jams and time to unwind with a book or podcast, rail travel turns your journey into the ultimate self-care.
Now that's some #MindfulTravel 💆💨
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With scenic views, no traffic jams and time to unwind with a book or podcast, rail travel turns your journey into the ultimate self-care.
Now that's some #MindfulTravel 💆💨
📸HighPeak&HopeValleyCRP
November 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This #WorldSustainableTransportDay, take a moment to pause, breathe - and consider taking the train 🚊
With scenic views, no traffic jams and time to unwind with a book or podcast, rail travel turns your journey into the ultimate self-care.
Now that's some #MindfulTravel 💆💨
📸HighPeak&HopeValleyCRP
With scenic views, no traffic jams and time to unwind with a book or podcast, rail travel turns your journey into the ultimate self-care.
Now that's some #MindfulTravel 💆💨
📸HighPeak&HopeValleyCRP
Could your family do with a break from the norm, a change of scenery, something… different?💭
Why not venture out together on family travel adventures by train.
Create some memories that will endure long after the kids have grown up. #WorldChildrensDay
Why not venture out together on family travel adventures by train.
Create some memories that will endure long after the kids have grown up. #WorldChildrensDay
Family travel adventures by train - Scenic Rail Britain
Spend quality time together and enjoy family travel adventures by train for greener days out.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Could your family do with a break from the norm, a change of scenery, something… different?💭
Why not venture out together on family travel adventures by train.
Create some memories that will endure long after the kids have grown up. #WorldChildrensDay
Why not venture out together on family travel adventures by train.
Create some memories that will endure long after the kids have grown up. #WorldChildrensDay
Find your next journey on our website 🔎
Simply select your desired:
👍 interests
🗺️ region
⏰ trip length
And we'll do the rest - providing you with all the ideas and inspiration you'll need for your next #DaysOutByRail.
Simply select your desired:
👍 interests
🗺️ region
⏰ trip length
And we'll do the rest - providing you with all the ideas and inspiration you'll need for your next #DaysOutByRail.
Find your next journey - Scenic Rail Britain
Select your interests, region, and desired trip length (this does not include the time it may take you to reach the scenic rail line). Or search using a keyword like "coast". The map will update as…
scenicrailbritain.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Find your next journey on our website 🔎
Simply select your desired:
👍 interests
🗺️ region
⏰ trip length
And we'll do the rest - providing you with all the ideas and inspiration you'll need for your next #DaysOutByRail.
Simply select your desired:
👍 interests
🗺️ region
⏰ trip length
And we'll do the rest - providing you with all the ideas and inspiration you'll need for your next #DaysOutByRail.
Could this be your next adventure by train? 🚄
Take the Avocet Line to reach the Exe Estuary Trail for a walk or cycle in the crisp autumnal air - followed of course by some all-important wildlife watching 🐦
Explore further 💙
Take the Avocet Line to reach the Exe Estuary Trail for a walk or cycle in the crisp autumnal air - followed of course by some all-important wildlife watching 🐦
Explore further 💙
Avocet Line - Scenic Rail Britain
Take a trip along the stunning Exe Estuary on the Avocet Line.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Could this be your next adventure by train? 🚄
Take the Avocet Line to reach the Exe Estuary Trail for a walk or cycle in the crisp autumnal air - followed of course by some all-important wildlife watching 🐦
Explore further 💙
Take the Avocet Line to reach the Exe Estuary Trail for a walk or cycle in the crisp autumnal air - followed of course by some all-important wildlife watching 🐦
Explore further 💙
This time last month we launched our #TracksAndTrails campaign! 🎉
Over two weeks we showcased the inspiring ways you can explore new places by walking, wheeling, cycling and train - brought to you by #CommunityRail 🌄
Dive right in ↘️
Over two weeks we showcased the inspiring ways you can explore new places by walking, wheeling, cycling and train - brought to you by #CommunityRail 🌄
Dive right in ↘️
Tracks and Trails - Scenic Rail Britain
Tracks and Trails is your invitation to step off the train and into adventure with a collection of rail-accessible walks perfect for visitors who want to travel greener and experience more.
scenicrailbritain.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This time last month we launched our #TracksAndTrails campaign! 🎉
Over two weeks we showcased the inspiring ways you can explore new places by walking, wheeling, cycling and train - brought to you by #CommunityRail 🌄
Dive right in ↘️
Over two weeks we showcased the inspiring ways you can explore new places by walking, wheeling, cycling and train - brought to you by #CommunityRail 🌄
Dive right in ↘️
We will be pausing at 11am today in honour of the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
Our #CommunityRail family is proud to pay our respects to the Armed Forces community, past and present ❤️#RemembranceDay
📸 Yorkshire Coast CRP
Our #CommunityRail family is proud to pay our respects to the Armed Forces community, past and present ❤️#RemembranceDay
📸 Yorkshire Coast CRP
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We will be pausing at 11am today in honour of the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
Our #CommunityRail family is proud to pay our respects to the Armed Forces community, past and present ❤️#RemembranceDay
📸 Yorkshire Coast CRP
Our #CommunityRail family is proud to pay our respects to the Armed Forces community, past and present ❤️#RemembranceDay
📸 Yorkshire Coast CRP
Fun fact 🎉
Here at Scenic Rail Britain, we are driven by knowledge and local insights from communities across Britain.
For example, #CommunityRail engages over 16,000 people per year in activities to promote rail and sustainable tourism.
Learn more:
Here at Scenic Rail Britain, we are driven by knowledge and local insights from communities across Britain.
For example, #CommunityRail engages over 16,000 people per year in activities to promote rail and sustainable tourism.
Learn more:
About us - Scenic Rail Britain
Developed and managed by Community Rail Network, our Scenic Rail Britain website and social media channels are driven by community-led content, with local insights and knowledge from across the…
scenicrailbritain.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Fun fact 🎉
Here at Scenic Rail Britain, we are driven by knowledge and local insights from communities across Britain.
For example, #CommunityRail engages over 16,000 people per year in activities to promote rail and sustainable tourism.
Learn more:
Here at Scenic Rail Britain, we are driven by knowledge and local insights from communities across Britain.
For example, #CommunityRail engages over 16,000 people per year in activities to promote rail and sustainable tourism.
Learn more:
Are you planning your next Scottish adventure by rail?
Why not travel along the Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, where you can stop at the National Mining Museum and the Great Tapestry of Scotland along the way 🚂
Discover more 🗺️
Why not travel along the Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, where you can stop at the National Mining Museum and the Great Tapestry of Scotland along the way 🚂
Discover more 🗺️
Borders Railway - Scenic Rail Britain
See a snapshot of Scottish history as you travel along the Borders Railway.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Are you planning your next Scottish adventure by rail?
Why not travel along the Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, where you can stop at the National Mining Museum and the Great Tapestry of Scotland along the way 🚂
Discover more 🗺️
Why not travel along the Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, where you can stop at the National Mining Museum and the Great Tapestry of Scotland along the way 🚂
Discover more 🗺️
Begin your journey in the historic town of Barton and see spectacular views of the Humber estuary and bridge.
Travel through picturesque landscapes and within the hour you’ll arrive at the popular seaside resort of Cleethorpes 🏖️
Discover more 👇
Travel through picturesque landscapes and within the hour you’ll arrive at the popular seaside resort of Cleethorpes 🏖️
Discover more 👇
Barton Line - Scenic Rail Britain
Journey along 23 miles of picturesque North Lincolnshire countryside.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Begin your journey in the historic town of Barton and see spectacular views of the Humber estuary and bridge.
Travel through picturesque landscapes and within the hour you’ll arrive at the popular seaside resort of Cleethorpes 🏖️
Discover more 👇
Travel through picturesque landscapes and within the hour you’ll arrive at the popular seaside resort of Cleethorpes 🏖️
Discover more 👇
We are devastated to hear about the events in Huntingdon this weekend.
Our love and thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by the shocking incident, including those injured and their loved ones, and the courageous train staff and emergency services who responded.
Our love and thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by the shocking incident, including those injured and their loved ones, and the courageous train staff and emergency services who responded.
November 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We are devastated to hear about the events in Huntingdon this weekend.
Our love and thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by the shocking incident, including those injured and their loved ones, and the courageous train staff and emergency services who responded.
Our love and thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by the shocking incident, including those injured and their loved ones, and the courageous train staff and emergency services who responded.
Could the stunning Atlantic Coast Line be your next adventure by train? 🌊
As you approach Newquay you’ll travel through the picturesque Luxulyan Valley and across the Goss Moor before you finally glimpse the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover more ⬇️
As you approach Newquay you’ll travel through the picturesque Luxulyan Valley and across the Goss Moor before you finally glimpse the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover more ⬇️
Atlantic Coast Line - Scenic Rail Britain
Take the train to the coast and experience Newquay, one of Britain’s top seaside destinations.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Could the stunning Atlantic Coast Line be your next adventure by train? 🌊
As you approach Newquay you’ll travel through the picturesque Luxulyan Valley and across the Goss Moor before you finally glimpse the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover more ⬇️
As you approach Newquay you’ll travel through the picturesque Luxulyan Valley and across the Goss Moor before you finally glimpse the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover more ⬇️
👻 Step into the spooky side of rail travel this Halloween with our latest blog - an excerpt from Dr Paul Salveson's new book The Loco Vanishes.
Uncover the chilling tale of The Boggart of Kitson Wood Tunnel and discover more spine-tingling stories: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/hallowe...
Uncover the chilling tale of The Boggart of Kitson Wood Tunnel and discover more spine-tingling stories: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/hallowe...
Halloween special: The Boggart of Kitson Wood Tunnel - Scenic Rail Britain
Join us for this Halloween special and the spooky tale of the Kitson Wood Boggart by Dr Paul Salverson.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
👻 Step into the spooky side of rail travel this Halloween with our latest blog - an excerpt from Dr Paul Salveson's new book The Loco Vanishes.
Uncover the chilling tale of The Boggart of Kitson Wood Tunnel and discover more spine-tingling stories: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/hallowe...
Uncover the chilling tale of The Boggart of Kitson Wood Tunnel and discover more spine-tingling stories: scenicrailbritain.com/blog/hallowe...
It might be the scariest season of the year, but there's nothing spooky about how fantastic it is to explore Britain by train 🚂👻
If you're looking to visit some #Halloween haunts with the family this weekend, we've got all the inspiration you'll need 🎃
If you're looking to visit some #Halloween haunts with the family this weekend, we've got all the inspiration you'll need 🎃
Eerie places to visit this Halloween - Scenic Rail Britain
Spooky season is here! We've rounded up a small selection of eearie places to visit this Halloween, take a look, if you dare.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:45 AM
It might be the scariest season of the year, but there's nothing spooky about how fantastic it is to explore Britain by train 🚂👻
If you're looking to visit some #Halloween haunts with the family this weekend, we've got all the inspiration you'll need 🎃
If you're looking to visit some #Halloween haunts with the family this weekend, we've got all the inspiration you'll need 🎃
Your journey along the Cambrian Coast Line from Shrewsbury takes you across picturesque Welsh countryside until you reach the seaside town of Aberystwyth, which is bursting with history and ready to be explored.
Discover more 🗺️
Discover more 🗺️
Cambrian Coast Line to Aberystwyth - Scenic Rail Britain
Your journey along this part of the Cambrian Coast Lines takes you across picturesque Welsh countryside until you reach the sea and the historic seaside town of Aberystwyth.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Your journey along the Cambrian Coast Line from Shrewsbury takes you across picturesque Welsh countryside until you reach the seaside town of Aberystwyth, which is bursting with history and ready to be explored.
Discover more 🗺️
Discover more 🗺️
It's been a whole month since the nation joined together to celebrate 27 September 1825 - the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉
Take a look at this selection of inspiring #Railway200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail 🚂
Take a look at this selection of inspiring #Railway200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail 🚂
Community rail celebrates Railway 200 on 27 September 2025 - Community Rail Network
The Railway 200 celebrations, marking the bicentenary of the modern railway on 27 September 1825, have already been a triumph, with the community rail
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October 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
It's been a whole month since the nation joined together to celebrate 27 September 1825 - the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉
Take a look at this selection of inspiring #Railway200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail 🚂
Take a look at this selection of inspiring #Railway200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail 🚂
Over the past two weeks, we’ve been sharing our favourite walking, wheeling & cycling routes across Britain, brought to you by local people who know them best.
Catch up on all the #TracksAndTrails content here 📚 scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/tr...
What has been your highlight? 😍📸
Catch up on all the #TracksAndTrails content here 📚 scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/tr...
What has been your highlight? 😍📸
October 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Over the past two weeks, we’ve been sharing our favourite walking, wheeling & cycling routes across Britain, brought to you by local people who know them best.
Catch up on all the #TracksAndTrails content here 📚 scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/tr...
What has been your highlight? 😍📸
Catch up on all the #TracksAndTrails content here 📚 scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/tr...
What has been your highlight? 😍📸
Get closer to nature and explore further with some of these walking, wheeling and cycling routes that are easy to reach by train 🌲
Take a look and see where the inspiration will take you 💭 #TracksAndTrails #RailTrails #UKWalks #WalkingAndWheeling
Take a look and see where the inspiration will take you 💭 #TracksAndTrails #RailTrails #UKWalks #WalkingAndWheeling
Tracks and Trails - Scenic Rail Britain
Tracks and Trails is your invitation to step off the train and into adventure with a collection of rail-accessible walks perfect for visitors who want to travel greener and experience more.
scenicrailbritain.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Get closer to nature and explore further with some of these walking, wheeling and cycling routes that are easy to reach by train 🌲
Take a look and see where the inspiration will take you 💭 #TracksAndTrails #RailTrails #UKWalks #WalkingAndWheeling
Take a look and see where the inspiration will take you 💭 #TracksAndTrails #RailTrails #UKWalks #WalkingAndWheeling
Wrapping up our #TracksAndTrails series for the day, we hear from Sarah, director of communications & policy at #CommunityRail Network, who shares her favourite walking spot with her dogs 🐾
Thanks for following along today!
Find more inspiration here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/tr...
Thanks for following along today!
Find more inspiration here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/tr...
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Wrapping up our #TracksAndTrails series for the day, we hear from Sarah, director of communications & policy at #CommunityRail Network, who shares her favourite walking spot with her dogs 🐾
Thanks for following along today!
Find more inspiration here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/tr...
Thanks for following along today!
Find more inspiration here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/tr...
Jools, our chief executive at @communityrail.bsky.social, shares one of her favourite local walks as part of our #TracksAndTrails campaign.
Follow our series to discover more team favourites throughout the day!
Follow our series to discover more team favourites throughout the day!
October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Jools, our chief executive at @communityrail.bsky.social, shares one of her favourite local walks as part of our #TracksAndTrails campaign.
Follow our series to discover more team favourites throughout the day!
Follow our series to discover more team favourites throughout the day!
Now it’s Paul’s turn, regions support manager @communityrail.bsky.social, sharing one of his favourite places to walk.
Follow our #TracksAndTrails series to discover more team favourites throughout the day!
Follow our #TracksAndTrails series to discover more team favourites throughout the day!
October 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Now it’s Paul’s turn, regions support manager @communityrail.bsky.social, sharing one of his favourite places to walk.
Follow our #TracksAndTrails series to discover more team favourites throughout the day!
Follow our #TracksAndTrails series to discover more team favourites throughout the day!