The Best UK Railway Wanders πΆββοΈ
Boost your mental wellbeing through slow travel and walking!
Weβve teamed up with Southern, Great Northern and Thameslink railways to help you find the best walks that start near local train stations across their networks.
Enjoy car-free travel whilst journeying by train to some of our favourite UK walks, saving carbon emissions and air pollution as you look after the planet and have fun too! Explore our collection of walks across the networks or start with some of our top choices below all available on the Go Jauntly app. Keep reading to explore some of our favourite walking routes by trainβ¦. AND donβt miss a big competition at the end of this blog!
Southern Strolls
From sunny Seaford on the South Downs to history and green spaces in London and Southampton on the South Coast. Check out some of the best walks below or view the full collection here. These walks are great for history buffs and those who are looking for a more challenging walk.
Southamptonβs D-Day Trail, Southampton
Distance: 6.3km / Time: 3 hours
ββLearn Southamptonβs vital role in the historic D-Day landings. Discover key locations for the WWII event on this step-free route.
The Lanes, the Pavilion & the Beach, Brighton and Hove
Distance: 2.2km / Time: 45 minutes
Explore the rich and varied cafes and shops of The Lanes in Brighton. Past the iconic Royal Pavilion and then down to the beach.
London Bridge Green Spaces Trail, London
Distance: 2.8km / Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
See the sights of HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge and the Fashion and Textile Museum. Wander trendy Bermondsey Street between exploring local green spaces.
Seven Sisters: Seaford-Beachy Head - East Sussex
Distance: 16.5km / Time: 4 hours
A longer walk to see the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs route. From Seaford to Beachy Head along the South Downs ending at the white cliffs.
Great Northern Rambles
Will you explore Cambridge's urban botanic gardens, pretty King's Lynn or the rooftop views of London first? Dive in here for these shorter walks which are great for families or those who are short of time but still want to get a lovely walk in.
The Cambridge Colleges & The Backs - Cambridgeshire
Distance: 2.5km / Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Explore the Colleges of Cambridge. A jaunt full of history, Cam River views & punting opportunities!
The Scenic Route to Town - Kingβs Lynn, Norfolk
Distance: 1.6km / Time: 40 minutes
Walk from Kingβs Lynn railway station to town centre, with the scenic route. See the River Great Ouse, historic buildings, and green parkland.
Alexandra Palace to Parkland Walk, London
Distance: 3.2km / Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Visit Alexandra Park and Alexandra Palace before heading on the Parkland Walk which follows the course of an old railway line.
Promenading Around Priory Park - St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Distance: 1.3km / Time: 25 minutes
A short circular walk around Priory Park. Complete with playgrounds, ancient woodlands & summer wildflower meadows. Perfect for nature connection.
Thameslink Trails
Discover some of the best walks in the home counties and across London with the Thameslink collection here.
Clockwise round the Green Ring - St Albans, Hertfordshire
Distance: 9.8km / Time: 3 hours
Discover the Green Ring of St Albans as you pass through Roman history in Veralumium Park, walk alongside the River Ver and discover local green spaces.
Valleys south of Shoreham circular - Shoreham, Kent
Distance: 9.8km / Time: 4 hours
This circular walk takes you through Neath town centre to the lovely Gnoll Country Park. Expect history & nature spots.
Views & Culpeper Garden Tour - London
Distance: 3.1km / Time: 45 minutes
Explore one of London's most 'Instagramable' walks in Barnsbury, visiting the community-run Culpeper Garden. Plus an epic playground for children to enjoy. A proper hidden gem!
Lavender, Fields, Wine & Dine Days - Eynsford, Kent
Distance: 5.3km / Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Eynsford to Shoreham, visit The Hop Shop and The Mount Vineyard en route. Finishes at a pub. Amazing views. Perfect day out with friends.
Book and GO! ποΈ
Get your tickets here for Thameslink Trails, Southern Strolls and Great Northern Wanders.
Competition Time π«
Want to enjoy Go Jauntly Premium for free? Hereβs your chance!
Look out for Go Jauntly posters and digital adverts across Southern, Great Northern, and Thameslink train stations β spotting one could win you a yearβs premium subscription!
How to Enter:
Find a Go Jauntly poster or digital ad at any participating train stations (see below).
Snap a photo or record a video of it.
Post it on Instagram and tag @GoJauntly.
That's it! You'll be automatically entered into our monthly draw.
What You Could Win:
We're giving away 5 premium subscriptions (worth Β£29.99) every month until the end of the year.
Winners will be contacted via Instagram Direct Message (DM) with details on how to claim.
You can find the full list of participating stations below.
Southern Rail
Brighton, Lewes, Pevensey and Westham, East Croydon, Peckham Rye, Queens Rd Peckham, East Dulwich, North Dulwich, Rye, Seaford and Southampton Central
Thameslink
Bedford, Catford, Crofton Park, Farringdon, London St Pancras, and London Blackfriars.
Great Northern
Alexandra Palace, Highbury & Islington, Huntingdon and Old St.
Competition Terms and Conditions
To meet the entirety of the entry requirements you must find a Go Jauntly poster or digital ad at any participating train stations. Snap a photo or record a video of it and upload to Instagram and tag @GoJauntly.
For the avoidance of any doubt, you will be automatically enrolled to the prize draw by taking a photo/video of the poster and tagging @gojauntly on Instagram.
We're giving away 5 premium subscriptions every month until the end of the year. Prize winners will be selected from a random generator. No other prizes will be offered and no cash alternative will be given.
The competition period will last until 31st December 2025.
We will message the prize winners on Instagram. We will make 3 attempts to contact the winner over a period of 1 week via DM.
Happy jaunting β and good luck!
