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Photo courtesy of Conwy Valley & North Wales Coast CRP showing a group of people cycling down an autumnal country lane.

This month, we've been celebrating the inspiring ways #CommunityRail supports more people to explore new places by walking, wheeling, cycling and rail 🚉

What are your favourite #TracksAndTrails?

Bonus points if it includes views of railway stations or lines!

📸 Conwy Valley & North Wales Coast CRP

Members, respond by this Monday ⏳

Transport Planning Society's young professionals research scheme wants to understand the frameworks used to align priorities between community groups and other stakeholders in the context of #CommunityRail.

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It's fright night in #Haltwhistle tomorrow! The Water Tower Cafe will be staying open until 6pm

#halloween 🎃

On the left is a portrait photo of a person with a visual impairment, standing outside against the backdrop of a building. On the right is a quote, reading: "For a lot of people with disabilities, walking is something most people can still do. That's why it's so important that walking is made accessible for everyone. I find navigating spaces shared with cyclists difficult. I feel much safer walking when there is separated dedicated space for cyclists. Annie, Edinburgh." Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

How can we design more inclusive streets? 💭

Our latest research explores some of the common barriers to accessibility, and suggests solutions to ensure everyone can move around safely and confidently.

More ➡️ buff.ly/zx8Mj2k

#ActiveTravel #UrbanDesign #Accessibility

Twenty people joined us on the train today from #Lowestoft to #Halesworth for the Halesworth Scarecrow Festival & Pumpkin Trail! At St Mary's church we all made scarecrow jars, corn dollies, arts, crafts and drawing! Free fruit and drinks were laid on; thank you Pauline!
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Graphic for Sarah, director of comms and policy at Community Rail Network, sharing her favourite walking spot. 'For me, there’s nothing quite like the big skies over Marsden Moor. After stepping off the train at Marsden, you’ll find the National Trust centre right opposite the station, packed with information about the many trails and routes to explore. I love heading out across the moors with Blaze and Tess, my two energetic springer spaniels, to blow away the cobwebs!'

Wrapping up our #TracksAndTrails series for the day, we hear from Sarah, director of communications & policy at #CommunityRail Network, who shares her favourite walking spot with her dogs 🐾

Thanks for following along today!

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Deposit your old warm coats at #GreaterAnglia #Ingatestone
#INGATESTONEROTARY
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##FriendsofIngatestoneStation

Smiling man stood next to poster inside display board, detailing Arthur Churchill's life.

We've also been working with Hills to Harbour Community Rail Partnership & South Western Railway, to add posters about Petersfield railway staff to the station!

Arthur Churchill is currently featured - find the posters in the London-bound waiting room!

@communityrail.bsky.social #Railway200

North West walking and wheeling - Scenic Rail Britain North West walking and wheeling inspiration is your gateway to exploring the region in a healthy, sustainable, and accessible way.

#CommunityRail brings you #TracksAndTrails 🌄

Combining walking and wheeling with rail travel is the perfect gateway to exploring the North West of England in a healthy, sustainable and accessible way.

Discover more ⬇️

Eerie places to visit this Halloween - Scenic Rail Britain Spooky season is here! We've rounded up a small selection of eearie places to visit this Halloween, take a look, if you dare.

Are you looking for something a little spooky to do with the family this weekend? 👻

Check out Scenic Rail Britain's railway-themed suggestions for #Halloween haunts to visit by train, brought to you by our #CommunityRail members 🎃

Travelling with Confidence project update - September 2025 - Community Rail Network Our Travelling with Confidence project, grant-funded by the Motability Foundation and aimed at empowering hundreds of disabled people to travel more

The Travelling with Confidence project, grant-funded by the Motability Foundation, is achieving significant progress in empowering disabled people to develop their confidence, skills and resilience when travelling by rail.

Read about recent project developments:

AGM & Board Elections 2025 Register your place to attend our Annual General Meeting & Board Elections

Have you registered to attend our AGM yet? ⏳

We're inviting all our members and partners to join us on Wednesday 5 November, 2-3:30pm, to celebrate #CommunityRail highlights from 2025 and hear about our plans for the future 🗳️

Book your place ➡️

Wellbeing walks map encourages green travel and connection in Tewkesbury - Community Rail Network A new illustrated walking map has been launched to highlight four wellbeing routes in and around Tewkesbury, all starting from the town centre and reachable

It's undeniable - getting out and about into nature and the fresh air is good for the soul 💚

Gloucestershire CRP created an illustrated walking map highlighting four wellbeing routes in and around Tewkesbury and all reachable via the station. #TracksAndTrails

Rail Ale Trails - Crewe to Manchester Community Rail Partnership Discover a unique way to explore the region’s best local pubs, one stop at a time. The Real Ale Trail connects charming stations with characterful pubs,

Rail Ale Trails are a unique way to discover a new area - where charming stations are connected with characterful pubs🍻

Just like this one from Crewe-Manchester CRP, which features 9 stations and villages to explore, and over 20 pubs! #TracksAndTrails

Rail to Trail: South West Coast Path walks To help people access the South West Coast Path by train, new walking maps have been unveiled at five key railway stations in Cornwall: Penzance, Looe, Newquay, Falmouth Town and Falmouth Docks. The…

Did you know?

You can explore the South West Coast Path from 5 key railway stations in Cornwall ⛵️

This means more people can uncover stunning hidden gems in a more sustainable way 🌄 #TracksAndTrails

The Steel Cotton Rail Trail - Visit the Peak District by train In the first half of the 20th Century, Sheffield’s steel workers and Manchester’s cotton mill workers escaped their polluted cities to reach the clean air of the Peak District. They travelled by…

Thread your way along the Steel Cotton Rail Trail 🧵

Explore the Peak District and canals from Sheffield to Manchester along the Hope Valley Line, discovering the area’s industrial past along the way 🧵 #TracksAndTrails

Heart of Wales Line I Make and Trade Along the Heart of Wales Line, there are innovative and unique makers and traders – local businesses that are deeply embedded in their communities.

#CommunityRail trails from stations come in so many different forms!

Along the Heart of Wales Line, there are unique local makers, traders and businesses ready to be discovered - and all handily compiled in Heart of Wales Line CRP's guide 📝 #TracksAndTrails

Car-Free Walks from the Far North Line - Far North Line CRP Explore Scotland on Foot: Scenic Car-Free Walks from the Far North Line - Travelling by train through the Highlands is more than just a way

Travelling by train through the Highlands allows you to slow down and explore Scotland's wild beauty right from your seat 🛤️

Best of all, many walks start just a short stroll from the stations along the Far North Line 🌄

Discover more 👇 #TracksAndTrails

East of England walking and wheeling - Scenic Rail Britain Explore the best of East of England walking and wheeling with routes through stunning countryside, charming villages, and scenic coastlines.

#CommunityRail brings you #TracksAndTrails 🌄

Explore the best walking and wheeling routes across the East of England - through stunning countryside, charming villages and scenic coastlines.

Discover more ⬇️

Photo showing the vibrant large outdoor display board packed with text, diagrams and images. The title reads: 'Haslemere Signal Box: learn more about our town's heritage attraction!'.

Photo showing the two pull-up banners in the Haslemere Station building, advertising the Signal Box Trust and opportunities for volunteers to get involved.

Corporate partner spotlight 🔎

TeamBA designed two pull-up banners and a large outdoor display board for Haslemere Community Station - highlighting the rich history and heritage of the station's iconic signal box and detailing the community-led efforts to preserve it 🚂

Jobs, homes and better transport links for the Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor The government is going further and faster on growth with over £500 million investment for new homes, infrastructure and business space for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor

The Cowley Branch line is set to reopen after 60 years.

Restoring passenger services will support up to 10,00 new jobs and 10,000 new homes, further reconnecting Oxfordshire's communities.

Read more about the £120m government investment ↘️ www.gov.uk/government/n...

We're supporting the ‘Tracks & Trails’ initiative to highlight @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social routes that connect with walking trails.

The campaign spotlights walking, wheeling and cycling routes to places such as Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

#tracksandtrails

www.southeastcrp.org/wellbeing-wa...

Great to support #TracksAndTrails spotlighting station to station walks along our line.
From a stroll along tglhe Humber bank between #Hessle and #Ferriby stations, a coastal walk between #Filey and #Hunmanby.
Take a look at some of our walks on our website : yccrp.co.uk

Graphic with Gary, projects development manager at Community Rail Network, sharing his favourite walk: 'One of my favourite walks is the route from Corrour Station in the Scottish Highlands, Britain's most remote train station. It's a stunning, peaceful route across wild moorland to Loch Ossian, with dramatic view and a real sense of escape. Plus, it's famously featured in Trainspotting, which adds a fun twist!'

Our favourite walking routes 🌿

First up, we have Gary, projects development manager at #CommunityRail Network, sharing one of his favourite walks in Scotland.

Stay tuned throughout the day as we highlight more #TracksAndTrails from our team! 🥾🍃

A child in a red polka dot rain suit explores a muddy forest.

Remember, the clocks ‘fall back’ this weekend! ⏰

Summer may well be over, but a walk in the autumn air is still the perfect way to lift your mood and keep you happy and healthy this #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth ☔ 🍂

On the left is a photo of a man in a wheelchair, posing for a photograph on a riverside path with a bridge and church buildings in the background. On the right is a quote, reading: "More space and better surfaces would make life much easier. But even then, I still have to content with cards parked at dropped kerbs, and green man crossing times that are too short." Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

Everyone deserves to be able to walk, wheel or cycle barrier-free 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

Our latest research explores some of the most common barriers to accessibility on our streets.

Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/zx8Mj2k

#ActiveTravel #UrbanDesign #Accessibility

Today we’re spotlighting #Felixstowe with #TracksAndTrails station-to-station walks. Explore walk no. 1 'Deben & Coast ', a fantastic route featuring countryside/riverside/seaside/the promenade/seafront gardens, with 6, 8, 9 & 10 mile options.
eastsuffolklines.co.uk/walks
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Join us - Community Rail Network Find out about the wide range of benefits joining Community Rail Network as a member or a supporter brings.

We help our members to develop and increase their impact locally, while also championing #CommunityRail regionally and nationally.

We have different membership options available for groups wanting to engage communities with rail - find out more 🫂

Creative Journeys Residency Open Call - No Jobs in the Arts Open Call for disabled or neurodivergent early-career creatives, practicing within the Midlands region, for a creative residency along the railway line, between Buxton and Stockport. About Opportunity...

Creative opportunity alert 🎨

High Peak & Hope Valley CRP, Northern and Avanti West Coast are seeking two disabled or neurodivergent, early-career creatives, practicing within the Midlands region, for a residency between Buxton and Stockport stations ⬇️ www.nojobsinthearts.co.uk/opportunitie...

Full house at our Parliamentary Reception today…speeches by our Chair Shamit Gaiger and CEO Ben Plowden.