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

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)

Whinlatter Forest

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

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

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.

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)

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

RHS Garden Wisley

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

Car-free offer: 25% off when you arrive by train, bus or bike with proof of travel

Green City Spaces

Green spaces in UK cities, easily reached by train, bus, bike and foot

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.

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.

Richmond

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

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.

Carding Mill Valley

Take a walk across the wildlife-rich heathland and enjoy the views across the Shropshire Hills.

Car-free offer: Free (charge for cars)

Picnic recipes

Easy snacks, cakes and sarnies to take with you on a stroll or eat in the garden.

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.

Wyre Forest

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

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