Car-free trails
Regional route guides for public transport days out
Catch the morning bus from Durham or the train up to the fells, pack a hot flask, and you are on the ridge line before lunch without touching a car key.
Explore regions
Bus and train accessible days out
Detailed trail guides across North East England, Scotland, and North Yorkshire designed for weekend walkers.
North East
North East England fells
Rolling green hills, heather moors, and coastal paths reachable directly via regional bus services.
Scotland
Scottish highlands and lowlands
Dramatic valleys and loch-side trails accessible by dependable rail links from major northern stations.
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire moors
Dry stone walls, ancient abbeys, and open moorland walks linked by local countryside bus routes.
Trail advice
Step-by-step route directions
Durham dales
From platform to ridge line
A straightforward circular walk starting right outside the rural bus terminus, taking you across heather-clad ridges and down to a well-earned village pub.
Border country
Car-free valley walks
Reliable timetables, clear path markers, and honest local descriptions to help you make the most of your day ticket.
Pack a flask and hit the trails
Check our latest route notes, grab your map, and discover how easy it is to explore the countryside by public transport.