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)

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)

Chelmsford

Birthplace of radio and only city in Essex, Chelmsford may be urban, but it’s easy to reach the surrounding countryside including some beautiful gardens.

Dalby Forest

An epic choice of forest trails, walking, cycling and outdoor adventure for everyone

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

Croydon countryside

Half an hour south of the centre of London, you can find some beautiful walking country: flowering parkland, historic commons, woods and nature reserves.

Outdoor pools

Find lidos all over the UK that are easy to reach without a car. Combine a trip to the pool with a country walk or sightseeing around a the nearby towns and cities.

Ancient Sites

David Hamilton, author of Wild Ruins, has guest written this feature for Good Journey on how to get to Britain’s prehistoric monuments without a car.

Whinlatter Forest

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

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

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)

Bluebells by bus and train

Exploring the UK in April and May means carpets of woodland bluebells - here are five car-free places for a springtime stroll.

RHS Garden Wisley

Flagship garden of the RHS and one of the great gardens of the world

Car-free offer: 25% discount on entry with train/bus ticket or bike

Beaches

As the days get longer and the sun feels warmer, we all want to head for the sea. But why get there in an overheated car?

Richmond

Explore Kew Gardens, Hampton Court or the villa JMW Turner designed for himself. Richmond offers scenic riverside walks, panoramic views and deer parks.

The Yorkshire Arboretum

120 aces of unusual trees, wildflower meadows and wildlife set in a tranquil valley on the historic Castle Howard estate.

Car-free offer: 50% off entry when you show a CastleLine bus ticket or bike

Newquay

Twelve sandy beaches, world-class walking, scenic train and bus rides and a tropical zoo … Newquay makes a fabulous car-free base.