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Our favourite dog-friendly UK holidays
One of the great joys of Slow Travel lies in being able to take your four-legged family members along for the adventure! We’ve uncovered five of the best areas of the UK to explore with your dog.
Hannah's family-friendly trip around the Isle of Purbeck by bus
This summer Hannah and her two children packed their bags and jumped onto the train to the Isle of Purbeck, for a long-awaited post-lockdown holiday. They explored sandy beaches and ancient castles, hopping on and off the Purbeck Breezer bus - the open top deck was particularly popular!
Sarah and Nick hit the Hebrides
Sarah and Nick finished work for the day and jumped on the train from Bristol to cross the country for a luxury twelve day holiday in Scotland. Think empty beaches, hilly walks and lots of rest and relaxation. They enjoyed remote islands, towering castles, fantastic food, and invigorating sea swims.
5 tips for perfect ‘work from anywhere’ staycations
If working from home is leaving you feeling a bit flat, why not use remote working to your advantage and work from ‘home’ somewhere different? Combining a holiday with working remotely allows you to spend more time away, settle into a place and ‘live like a local’. Here are our top tips for the perfect work-from-anywhere staycation.
A sneak peek into Byway member holidays
One of the perks of being a Byway member is access to exclusive holidays to our favourite off-the-beaten track locations, staying in an extra-special stays. With transport, accommodation, package protection and our full Covid refund guarantee included, members can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey. Here’s a sneak peek into this month’s holiday.
Byway declares a climate emergency
We’ve joined over 140 other travel businesses in declaring a climate emergency and are committed to reducing the impact of travel on the planet. That’s why we’ve worked hard to build delightful journeys that don’t rely on flights, and we stand by the principle that travelling through the world is better than flying over it.
How to go Bikepacking in the UK
Bikepacking is booming with more travellers opting for our favourite two-wheel transport on their UK holidays and enjoying the joys of slow travel whilst drastically cutting their carbon footprint. But what actually is bikepacking? Find out here.
Five hidden gems in Cornwall’s far west
We’re big fans of Cornwall at Byway and can’t resist the stunning coastline scattered with endless wide sweeping beaches and pretty fishing harbours. Here we’ve chosen a few of our favourite secret spots to share with you.
Walking in the Yorkshire Moors: Rob and Catherine’s Byway
This September, Rob and Catherine went on a walking weekend to the wild Yorkshire Moors. Enjoying slow travel, they stopped in London and York on the way, before spending two nights tucked away in the countryside in a cosy shepherd’s hut.
Remote working: a week working from home in the Scottish Highlands
Last week, Lizzie from our operations team travelled north from London to work remotely from the west coast of Scotland near the Isle of Mull, discovering the joys of the half-holiday.
The Scottish Highlands: Megan and Scott’s Byway
Byway customers Megan and Scott share their slow travel adventure in the Scottish Highlands, which took them along the West Highland Line to the Isle of Mull, Loch Lomond, Oban, Fort William, and the sweeping Isle of Skye.