Exploring Britain’s lost railways by Julian Holland

Thousands of miles of Britain's railways were closed during the 2oth century, many following the implementation of the Beeching Report in the 196os and early 1970s. Since then, many have. been converted to footpaths and cycleways. Fortunately, both the keen walker and the railway enthusiast can enjoy these well-worn routes and hidden byways in peace and tranquillity.

Follow the routes of 5o long-closed lines across some of our most beautiful countryside and discover the lost railways of Britain.

Routes include:

Drake's Trail

Plymouth to Tavistock

Downs Link

Guildford to Shoreham-by-Sea

Midshires Way

Market Harborough to Northampton

Elan Valley Trail

Rhayader to Craig-Goch Dam

Hornsea Rail Trail Hull to Hornsea

Deeside Way

Aberdeen to Ballater