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Websites about the Environment and countryside, areas outside the National Parks

Websites about walking/hiking

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European and National UK Travel sites

National Rail - Guide to UK Rail Travel, Timetables and Information on Engineering, links to all UK Rail Operators

Seat 61 - Top class guide to travelling by rail in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Ferry Guide for Europe - information and booking

Empty Roads - The best transport information for accessing Youth Hostels in England and Wales.

European Rail Enquiries Provided by German Railways

barrydoe.co.uk Barry Doe's comprehensive collection of links and contact details for UK transport operators and local authorities.

Fastlinks: UK - Ireland Travel Guide

UK Public Transport Information - Comprehensive guide to UK transport service providers

Guide to British Rail Rovers

Ffestiniog Travel International travel agent and tour operator specialising in rail travel

Trains HQ Everything Trains, from About Trains to York Trains


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UK Regional travel guides

Cumbria and North East Journey Planner (includes The Lake District, Eden Valley, Hadrian's Wall, Northmuberland National Park, North Pennines AONB, Durham Dales)

Getting around East Riding - Public transport guide and Journey Planner for the East Riding of Yorkshire

The North York Moors Railway

Devon & Cornwall - The Car Free Days Out Guide

Hadrian's Wall Bus - Visit all the attractions of the Roman Wall

Dalesbus - Information on buses in the Yorkshire Dales

Derbyshire by public transport (includes the Peak District)

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Websites about the Environment and countryside


National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty The Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales

The Countryside Agency (England)

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, South West England

The Mountains of MourneThe Mountains of Mourne AONB, Northern Ireland

Cumbria County Council's Environment Page



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Websites about walking/hiking

The Ramblers: Campaigning for Access to the UK Countryside

Fylde Coast Ramblers Lancashire based walking club

Countours Walking Holidays Walking and Hiking Holidays in Britain

Apline exploratory Guided and Self-Guided Walking Holidays

The Dales Way Assocation Long Distance Footpath through England's Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District

Offa's Dyke Assocation Long Distance Footpath along the Welsh/Engish border

Footscape Walking breaks & holidays in Dorset

AQUA3 All Weather Maps Europe's number one publisher of weather proof leisure mapping, publishing over 3000 titles including Ordnance Survey, IGN, Kompass, Swisstopo and more.


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General UK Tourist Information sites:

westcountrynow.com - The official guide to South West England Very large site with lots of information

Hadrian's Wall Guide to the Roman Wall spanning the North of England

Ryedale Guide to this scenic area of North Yorkshire (includes North York Moors)

Brontė Country Homeland of the famous Brontė sisters (West Yorkshire)

The Yorkshire Dales Northern England

Accommodation in the North York Moors

YorkshireNet Guide to Yorkshire

Cleveland Way accommodation guide

North Devon Marketing Bureau

Ffestiniog Railway - The famous narrow gauge steam railway in Snowdonia, Wales, and Ffestiniog's railtours around the world

Eagle Intermedia's Yorkshire Dales

Eagle Intermedia's Brontė Country

21st Century Trains

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Sites promoting more sustainable transport

Sustrans - Campaigning for a UK National Cycle Network

ACoRP - Association of Community Rail Partnerships UK network of over forty rail partnerships

Travelwise UK - Promoting transport alternatives to the car

National Federation of Bus Users


Car-Sharer.com UK-wide register for car sharing

Friends of the Earth Campaigning for a better UK Environment


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