Sawday’s x Byway

We’ve partnered with flight-free holiday provider, Byway, to create a series of sustainable itineraries, including transport and accommodation at some of our special places to stay. Byway can take you on anything from gentle country rambles in quiet UK beauty spots, to magnificent journeys through Italy, France and more.  

Take a look at the itineraries and follow the links below to book your trip with Byway, or see our other inspiring flight-free content for more suggestions on places to savour slowly and sustainably. 

Byway’s country rambles by train

Simple, sustainable and all sorted for you, these country rambles will whisk you away to some of England’s beauty spots with no fuss and lots of fun

London to Alfriston

Roll through the South Downs to a village full of medieval buildings, cosy pubs and independent shops, with your base in a converted barn on a wonderful wine estate.

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London to Dorchester

Cap off a day spent in Thomas Hardy country, exploring Iron-Age forts and Roman houses or strolling on the leafy riverbanks, with dinner and an indulgent night in an award-winning restaurant with rooms.

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London to Malham

While your ticket says Malham, the destination is really the Yorkshire Dales, with miles of beautiful green countryside to walk through and, right at the heart of it, a classic country pub to settle in.

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London to Lacock

Visit an entire village almost wholly owned by the National Trust and instantly familiar from Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice and more.

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London to Frome

Head down on market day (Sunday) to see the lovely town of Frome transformed into a mini festival of food and music, which you can look out on from your rooms above a cosy bistro.

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London to Bradford-on-Avon

Wander among the golden sandstone buildings of a fine example of south-west charm, before checking in at Timbrell’s Yard, where you can dine and sleep with the river running by below.

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Sawday’s x Byway holiday itineraries

Take a look at some longer trips that Byway can arrange, from a jaunt along the riviera to a wonderful, lazy trundle all the way down to Italy

Cornwall 

Leave London behind and whisk yourself off to the south coast, spending five nights in two glorious waterfront spots, where you can linger on the terrace and watch the waves.  

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Italy 

An epic journey made easy, as you hop over to Paris before heading all the way down to Florence and Venice, coming home on a dramatically scenic route through the alps.

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French Riviera 

All the sun and sea you could want, as you nip down to Nice, spend a couple of days basking in the grandeur of Cannes then indulge in a Parisian stopover on the way home. 

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West Country pub crawl 

Ramble through beautiful spots, historic sites, stunning architecture, wonderful views of classic English countryside, and refreshment stops.

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About Byway

Byway are experts in flight-free travel. They create travel and accommodation packages away from the traditional tourist trails, using trains, bikes, buses and ferries. Personalised support from the team via WhatsApp before and during your holiday means they can tweak your trip for you right up to the last minute and even while you’re away. 

With Byway’s commitment to the same slow, enriching form of travel that we’ve been championing for three decades, it made perfect sense to team up with them. 

Information & Booking

The Byway team can you help you tailor your itinerary in every way, from lengthening stays and changing destinations to equipping you with hints and tips to the best discoveries at every stop. If you like the look of our itineraries, get in touch with Byway. You could be riding the rails next week!   

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