The Coastal Railtrail has now begun. Follow our progress on our Facebook Group (no account needed.)
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. To celebrate 200 years of the railways, from May until late July 2025 we are walking the best-served stretches in every region and nation.
Founder member Steve Melia is walking all 8 regional stretches - between 93 stations over 600 miles, as shown below. Many Railwalks supporters are joining him at different points along the way.
Each day starts and finishes at a railway station. Some days pass more than one station, where they are close together, so a shorter option will be possible. If you would like to join any of the walks, take a look at the itinerary and (if you are on our mailing list) register your interest below.
Steve & Sara Melia wearing t-shirts designed for the walk
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
Read our press release about the Coastal Railtrail.
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