Delamere Forest

A shady oasis of forest paths and cycling trails in the heart of the Cheshire plain

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

Summer adventures

Birds, animals, castles, gardens and boat trips … Here are six summery escapes in reach of London that will make a day trip into an adventure.

Autumn Colour

From the wooded Chilterns that inspired Roald Dahl's stories to the stately estates outside Edinburgh, there are plenty of autumn forests to explore without a car.

Alice Holt Forest

Exciting outdoor activities in beautiful woodland - with way-marked trails, wooden animals and Gruffalo sculptures

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

Westonbirt The National Arboretum

Experience around 2500 different species of trees from all over the world

Car-free offer: 30% off entry with valid train or bus ticket, or bike

Huntingdon

An hour from London by train, there are some hidden gems hiding here among the thatched villages beside the River Ouse.

Wyre Forest

A forest escape with walking, cycling, horse riding and tree top adventures.

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

Nottingham guide

Nottingham is a great place to explore by bus, tram or on foot: caves and pubs, museums and galleries, flowering parks and pretty shopping streets.

RSPB Leighton Moss

RSPB Leighton Moss and Morecambe Bay nature reserve has spectacular scenery and is home to otters, bearded tits, marsh harriers and red deer

Car-free offer: 50% off by train, bus or bike, plus 10% off in cafe!

Pensthorpe Natural Park

An inspiring 700 acre nature reserve, including gardens, wetlands, woodland and wildlife, as well as interactive trails and eco play areas.

Car-free offer: £4 off when you arrive by bus or bike (£3 off senior/child)

Snowdrops without a car

They herald the end of winter, forming beautiful carpets in woods and gardens. Here are ten different places where seeing snowdrops doesn’t need to involve a car.

Holkham

Holkham Hall lies at the heart of a 25,000 acre estate, which includes Holkham National Nature Reserve and beach

Car-free offer: £3 off combined 'House, Garden and Holkham Stories’ ticket, with promotion code

Beechenhurst

A woodland adventure in the heart of the Forest of Dean - with sculpture trail, walking and tree climbing

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)

RSPB Rainham Marshes

Get close to nature at RSPB Rainham Marshes - explore these ancient landscapes and amazing wildlife

Car-free offer: 50% off entry when you arrive by train, bus or bike, plus 10% off in cafe!

Ayr

Robert Burns, the 18th-century Scottish poet, was born in a thatched whitewashed cottage; regular buses run to his birthplace and on past beaches and ruined castles.

Whinlatter Forest

Stunning views and walks await at this mountain forest in the Lake District

Car-free offer: free entry (parking charge for cars)