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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

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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
Photo courtesy of Yorkshire Coast CRP showing a poppy wreath on display at a station on the platform, underneath a 'trains' sign.
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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? 😍📸
Campaign graphic. Text reads: "From vibrant city streets to peaceful countryside paths - this October discover walking, wheeling and cycling routes that start right at the station. scenicrailbritain.com/walkingwheeling." The header image, courtesy of Heart of Wales Line CRP, shows a group of ramblers walking across rolling hills and countryside. On the bottom dark green panel are the Community Rail Network and Scenic Rail Britain logos.
October 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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...
Graphic for Sarah, director of comms and policy at Community Rail Network, sharing her favourite walking spot. 'For me, there’s nothing quite like the big skies over Marsden Moor. After stepping off the train at Marsden, you’ll find the National Trust centre right opposite the station, packed with information about the many trails and routes to explore. I love heading out across the moors with Blaze and Tess, my two energetic springer spaniels, to blow away the cobwebs!'
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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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!
October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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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!
Graphic for Paul, regions support manager at Community Rail Network sharing his favourite walk. 'One which brings back childhood memories and which I still visit, is the first section of the Steel Cotton Rail Trail from Sheffield to Dore & Totley. A walk through both urban redevelopment, green spaces, parks and woods, it's also a walk of anticipation and ambition to press on further and explore the delights of Derbyshire and the Hope Valley.'
October 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Meet Jenni, community rail support officer at #CommunityRail Network, who’s sharing one of her favourite scenic walks combining nature, heritage and stunning views 🏰

Keep following our #TracksAndTrails series for more team favourites throughout the day!
Graphic with Jenni, community rail support officer at Community Rail Network, sharing her favourite walking route. 'My favourite walk is probably the Purbeck Ridgeway, from Wareham Station to Swanage. The views are spectacular, birds of prey overhead and the steam train puffing through the valley below. And on the way back, that first glimpse of Corfe Castle from the top deck of the bus is unbeatable!'
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Next up, we have Alex, training & development coordinator at #CommunityRail Network, sharing one of her favourite walks that blends nature, history, and a great connection by rail. 🥾✨

Follow along as we continue our #TracksAndTrails favourite route series throughout the day!
Graphic with Alex, training and development coordinator at Community Rail Network, sharing her favourite walking route: 'As a volunteer with Yorkshire Dales National Park, I used to love taking the train along the Settle to Carlisle Line to Dent Station to survey and maintain a number of paths. It’s a stunning spot and a perfect gateway to the outdoors. From Dent, I’d walk up to the Monkeybeck Grains path under Great Knoutberry Fell and enjoy the amazing views of the Three Peaks of Yorkshire and along Dentdale. I’d then head south, walking beneath the impressive Arten Gill Viaduct. Occasionally I’d go on towards Ribblehead Viaduct via Blea Moor and the tunnel chimneys, before hopping back on the train.'
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Our favourite walking routes 🌿

First up, we have Gary, projects development manager at #CommunityRail Network, sharing one of his favourite walks in Scotland.

Stay tuned throughout the day as we highlight more #TracksAndTrails from our team! 🥾🍃
Graphic with Gary, projects development manager at Community Rail Network, sharing his favourite walk: 'One of my favourite walks is the route from Corrour Station in the Scottish Highlands, Britain's most remote train station. It's a stunning, peaceful route across wild moorland to Loch Ossian, with dramatic view and a real sense of escape. Plus, it's famously featured in Trainspotting, which adds a fun twist!'
October 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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To celebrate our #TracksAndTrails campaign, we asked our #CommunityRail Network team about their favourite walks from railway stations. Be sure to keep an eye on our socials today to see more and get inspiration for your next car-free walking adventure…
Photo courtesy of Community Rail Lancashire showing people getting on and off a Northern train with rugged mountains in the background.
October 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s railways don’t just take you places, they connect you to some of the country’s most breathtaking walking trails. From lochside strolls to Highland hikes, these routes are perfect: scenicrailbritain.com/inspiration/...
#TracksAndTrails #CommunityRailScotland #VisitScotland
ScotRail train at the foot of rugged mountains
October 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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🚶‍♂️Explore the magical landscapes that inspired The Lord of the Rings on the #TolkienTrail – a scenic 7-mile walk through the Ribble Valley.
Discover riverside paths, ancient woodlands, and historic halls that fuelled Tolkien’s imagination.
scenicrailbritain.com/blog/literar... #Tolkien
Viaduct stretching out into the distance over a grassy field
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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This World Mental Health Day, we're encouraging you to take a journey that soothes the soul 🕊️

For your next #DaysOutByRail, leave the stress of traffic and driving behind and let the scenery roll by, breathe deeply, and enjoy the moment 🚆✨ #WorldMentalHealthDay #MindfulTravel

📸 Lewes Station.
Photo showing a train at the platform at Lewes Station. In the foreground are lots of beautiful purple, yellow and green flowers.
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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It's #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth 🚸

With our #CommunityRail friends, we encourage more people to consider how they can switch everyday journeys from the car to greener, healthier options.

Will you be embracing #ActiveTravel for your next school run? 💚
Photo showing a group of people about to board a Northern train at Bradford Forster Square Station.
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Today is #WorldAnimalDay 🐾

Train travel is the perfect adventure for our four-legged friends to enjoy alongside their hoomans 🚄

We love seeing your pets-on-trains photos. Share your favourites below! 📸

Featuring Esk Valley Railway Development Company and High Peak & Hope Valley CRP.
Photo courtesy of Esk Valley Railway showing three women on board a Northern train, smiling at the camera. Two of the women have dogs on their laps. Photo courtesy of Esk Valley Railway showing two women on a summer's day waiting for a train at Danby Station. One woman is sat on a bench, the other is stood up holding a Labrador on a leash. Photo courtesy of High Peak & Hope Valley CRP and Dark Peak Photography showing a platform full of people waiting for a train. A small dog on a lead is pulling towards the camera.
October 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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All aboard for #DaysOutByRail adventures! We’ve got your go-to guide for discovering Britain’s best family days out, all by train! scenicrailbritain.com/DaysOut

📸 Don’t forget to tag your travels with #DaysOutByRail - we can’t wait to see where the train takes you this summer!
Child waving at train pulling into station Group of people walking along platform Family walking along platform with train at side
August 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Today is #InternationalPicnicDay and as we’re also celebrating #BetterTransportWeek we want to know your favourite on-the-go picnic items. Is it a classic scotch egg on the bus, an egg mayo sandwich on the train or a vegan sausage roll on the tram? 🥪
View from the train of lush green countryside View from the train of a sandy estuary with mountain fells in the far distance View from the train of a marina with blue sky
June 18, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Did you know we produce a newsletter sent direct to your inbox every month and is full of great ideas of where to go on your future train journeys? Sign up for free here: https://www.scenicrailbritain.com/signup
February 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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🫶To celebrate today's #DayOfLove we wanted to share some of our followers’ favourite memories from taking the train. What’s your best memory? #ValentinesDay
February 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland is home to epic natural landscapes, vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage - perfect to explore by train. There’s so many adventures to share, we’re starting a new series, #ScotlandSunday, showcasing some of our favourite #scenicroutes & highlights each week
February 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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So the last day of 2024 has arrived – a time to review, reflect and look forward to the year ahead. Here are some of our favourite #trainviews to see you into the New Year. What scenic railway journeys will you be taking in 2025 as we celebrate 200 years of the modern railway? #Railway200
View from East Coast Main Line, with rugged green rocks leading down to the sea View from Looe Valley Line of water and lush green countryside with blue sky View from Three Rivers Rail, near Bursledon of boats and a bridge with blue sky View from Severn Shores Line of estuary and blue sky
December 31, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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Happy #WinterSolstice! Today marks the start of #ScenicRailWinter where we share the lovely photos you’ve sent us of Britain’s railways looking rather chilly. Our first photo is of the Highland Mainline taken by Russell Cheyne. Get involved and send us your photos using the #ScenicRailWinter
Train travelling through snowy landscapes with a snow covered mountain and rich blue sky
December 21, 2024 at 10:58 AM