Holiday Travel

Holiday Travel

UK Holiday Locations

Holidays don’t have to be unsustainable if you choose somewhere close to home. There are amazing places to visit in the UK that can be got to by public transport. Here are some suggestions:
Seaside: Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Woodland: New Forest
City: Edinburgh
Waterside: Norfolk Broads


Holiday Travel

Trains can be expensive, but if you plan and book, in advance, fares can be kept low.
When traveling through Europe ‘the Man in seat 61’ website can help you plan your route. Visit the link in the right hand menu.

Travelling by bus or coach is a good way to travel between cities in the UK.
Cycling or walking holidays are a good way to see the countryside and keep fit.


Avoid airport delays and reduce your carbon footprint by taking the Eurostar to Europe. Visit the link in the right hand menu.


Make the journey part of the holiday by taking the ferry. There are some great train and coach journeys just across the water.
Daily travel between Portsmouth and the French seaside resort of St Malo is a short distance from the French equivalent of St Michael’s Mount.
Visit see the link in the 100 ideas for flight free holidays.

 

For more information visit our other green travel related pages:

Cycle parking
Cycle schemes Electric Vehicles
Eco Driving Encouraging walking and cycling
Green travel
Public transport
Travel planning
Streetcar Visit our offices
Your journeys 


Page Last Updated: 14 December 2011


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