Did you know how much of Britain's coast it's possible to walk by rail? Our regional coastal pages show hundreds of coastal walks served by railway stations, now with more detailed descriptions. Between May 7th and July 23rd 2025, to celebrate 200 years of the railways, founder member Steve Melia walked 600 miles around the coast over 60 days, joined by 26 other Railwalks supporters on different days.
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The eight regional stretches listed below were chosen because they were the best-served by rail in each region. Every day started and finished at a railway station - so local people can do these walks any time. And any of these stretches could make a walking holiday, with a choice of different lengths. The spreadsheets on our coastal pages now includes a link to a gpx file, and Steve's description of each day on Facebook (free to read, no account needed).
Read: Ten Things I Learned on the Coastal Railtrail.
See Steve's Eight Best Walks, one from each region.
People on the Railtrail - click to see more
The 8 Regional Stretches (see map below)
The 8 Regional Stretches (see map below)
East: Shoeburyness to South Benfleet - 13 miles over 2 days
Southeast: Gillingham to Folkestone - 116 miles over 12 days
Southwest: Starcross to Paignton - 24 miles over 3 days
Wales: Aberdyfi to Pwllheli - 75 miles over 7 days
Northwest: Silverdale to Maryport - 158 miles over 15 days
Scotland: Leven to Dunbar - 95 miles over 9 days
Northeast: Alnmouth to Seaton Carew - 92 miles over 9 days
Yorkshire: Scarborough to Bridlington - 31 miles over 3 days
Scenery from the Railtrail - click to see more
Wildlife from the Railtrail - click to see more
Listen to Steve's Radio Interview, near the finish in Yorkshire
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