10 top walks from train stations
Walks direct from stations in England, Wales and Scotland, courtesy of Avanti West Coast
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Traveling by train is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get to the start of your walk, and Britain has many fabulous walking destinations accessible by rail. Here are a selection of 10 top walks that you can start from the station door.
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Tickets are available in both Standard and Standard Premium classes and start from £13.50.
Penrith
Direct trains from Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales, Preston and Glasgow
Take in one of the Lake District's most spectacular waterfalls and an excellent climb up Gowbarrow Fell, with views of Ullswater, widely regarded as the most beautiful in the English lakes. Its beauty is attested by Wordsworth's love of the area, which inspired 3 poems.
Euston, London
Hop off the train at London Euston and head east towards Granary Square, where gleaming new towers and historic industrial architecture meet. Follow the Regents canal back west, through buzzy Camden and then climb Primrose Hill for views across central London. Complete your walk by returning through Regents Park.
Manchester
Direct trains from London, Milton Keynes and Rugby
Take in the history of Manchester city centre, passing some of the city’s eighteenth century churches and its beautiful nineteenth century station, while exploring the civic and medieval quarters.
Birmingham
Direct trains from London, Milton Keynes, Preston and Glasgow
Explore central Birmingham on foot from New Street Station. You’ll pass through the industrial heritage of now trendy Digbeth, visit a 40 foot granite Chinese pagoda, a historic synagogue and modern library. Joining the canal walk to Edgbaston Reservoir, where the skyline has a pair of towers, said to be the inspiration for Tolkien's Twin Towers. Return to the city centre along the canal, visiting the historic Roundhouse along the way.
Carlisle
Direct trains from London, Birmingham and Glasgow
Take a 2 hour stroll around the centre of Carlisle and you’ll visit mature woodland along the banks of the River Eden, historic bridges, magnificent Carlisle Cathedral and the imposing castle. The town is a great base for exploring Hadrian’s Wall, the Solway Coast and wild, empty northern Cumbria.
Liverpool
Direct trains from London, Milton Keynes and Crewe
From Liverpool Lime Street it’s a short walk through the bustling city centre to the waterfront. Once there meet the Beatles going for a stroll and see Billy Fury in action as you explore Liverpool's world-famous docks, with fabulous views of the Three Graces and across the Mersey to the Wirral and the Welsh hills beyond. What was once a rundown derelict area is now a fantastic and vibrant place to walk.
Llandudno Junction
Direct trains from London, Crewe and Chester
Cross the river to Conwy then climb to open country above the valley, you’ll find a lofty path above the Fairy Glen that leads to the summit of the Sychnant Pass. A great ridge walk over Conwy Mountain then leads down to the town, from where a return to the station is made via the famous town walls and bridge.
Glasgow
Direct trains from London, Birmingham and Preston
Glasgow is surrounded by incredible wild walking destinations, but right from the station door you can also explore this fascinating city. Start at Glasgow Cathedral, the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation virtually intact. Continue through a gate into the Necropolis. Translating literally as City of the Dead, the Necropolis may sound ghoulish, yet it is anything but. It is home to roe deer, bullfinches, goldfinches, kestrel, sparrowhawks and many species of butterfly. The Necropolis is the second-largest green space in central Glasgow and has some of the finest views across the city.
Bangor
Direct trains from London, Crewe and Chester
A short walk from Bangor station visits Norman earthworks, and a viewpoint where you can see Port Penrhyn, Great Orme and beyond, and the Carneddau and Snowdonia, to the left is the Isle of Anglesey, the Menai Strait and both bridges. Return to the coast and follow the path to Nantporth Nature Reserve before returning back into town.
Edinburgh
Direct trains from London, Birmingham and Preston
Minutes from Edinburgh Waverley station Arthur’s Seat rises from the heart of Edinburgh. It’s a steep climb to the top, but on a clear day, you’ll be rewarded with views over the Scottish capital and beyond. It’s a surprisingly wild place, right in the middle of the city, and only a short walk from the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood House.
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