What's included on an England Rail & Hike tour?

Accommodation every night and breakfast each morning, all train tickets between hiking stages, luggage transfers on walking days, detailed route notes and 24/7 support. Flights are not included.

Is luggage transfer included on rail and hike trips?

Yes - your main bag is transferred by vehicle on hiking days, and you carry it yourself on the train travel days between stages.

What regions can I combine on a Rail & Hike trip?

England Discovery tours cover Yorkshire to the Lake District in one tour and Cotswolds to the Cornwall coast in another.

How difficult are the England Rail & Hikes?

Our England Rail & Hike Discovery tours are rated Easy to Moderate and are perfect for beginning and intermediate hikers.

Can I do a Rail & Hike trip solo?

Yes - solo travelers are welcome on our England Rail & Hikes.

Waterproof hiking boots, a lightweight waterproof jacket and a daypack for hiking days. Full gear lists are included in your pre-trip information.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes - our Adventure Specialists can add pre or post tour days, rest days or upgrade accommodation. Contact us before booking to discuss options.

A train on tracks at sunset along the Cornwall Coast in England

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Rail & Hike Tours in England

Rail & Hike tours combine England's most scenic train journeys with self-guided hiking through some of the country's best-loved landscapes. Macs Adventure links your route by train, so you can hike the Lake District, the Cotswolds and Cornwall on a single trip without renting a car.

From the fells of the Lake District to the honey-stone villages of the Cotswolds and the cliffs of Cornwall's coast, each itinerary links two or three regions by train between walking stages. Trains run frequently, stations sit close to trailheads, and luggage transfers cover every on-foot section.

Macs Adventure has planned self-guided trips across England for over 20 years - a leader in self-guided travel, with itineraries built around real train timetables.

Hiking companions in the Lake District
Cotswolds village
Hiking the Cotswolds
Cornwall hiking path
Yorkshire's Malham Cove
A cream tea is a welcome afternoon treat!

From coast to countryside, Yorkshire puddings to Cornish pasties, England’s landscape and culture are best discovered on foot- and better when linked by rail! Since 2005, Macs has been helping walkers uncover the country’s contrasting regions, National Trails and welcoming local B&Bs. With an accessible public transport network and a cozy village pub waiting at the end of the day, active travel in England feels effortless, richly rewarding and inherently authentic.

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Discover England: Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast
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10 days
Easy - Moderate
from$4,445CAD pp
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When to go
England's Rail & Hike routes run from March through October. May to September rail timetables run at full frequency, and trail conditions ideal.
What the trip is actually like
Our England Rail & Hikes allow you to discover 2 regions of this ideal walking country in one tour. You'll journey by rail between regions and then do curated daily hikes ranging from 4 to 12 miles, guided by our Macs app and supported by us 24/7.
Where you will stay
Country inns, market-town hotels and B&Bs close to both trailheads and train stations, hand-picked for easy access on travel days.
How the train connections work
Route notes give you exact departure times, platforms and connection windows for every rail leg, so you're never guessing at the station. Railway platform ticket kiosks in England make train travel hassle-free.
How fit do I need to be
Our England Rail & Hikes are perfect for beginner to intermediate walkers as they fall into the Easy to Moderate hiking level category. Optional hikes and access to local transport make most hiking days quite flexible.

Rail & Hike Tours in England