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Travel sustainably

Help fight climate change by choosing travel and holiday options which are less carbon intensive.

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IS YOUR NEXT TRIP REALLY ECO-FRIENDLY?

Is your next holiday green or just 'greenwash'? Be guided through the maze of sustainable and responsible tourism.

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PLEDGE TO BE FLIGHT-FREE THIS YEAR

Make the pledge to be flight-free for a year and join the growing number of people who are choosing not to fly for climate reasons.

Flight Free

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UK ECO-RETREATS

A guide to the best of the UK's eco-retreats, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands, from cottages to farm houses.

Cool Places

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PLAN A HOLIDAY IN THE MIDDLE OF A REWILDING PROJECT

Knepp's 3,500-acre rewilding project is open to visitors. You can attend one day events, go on safari and even plan a longer stay in their eco-cabins.

Knepp

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BEST BRITISH CANALS

Author and adventurer Jasper Winn shares his seven favourite waterways to explore on foot, by bike, canoe or narrow boat.

Wanderlust

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CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER TRANSPORT

A guide on how to campaign for a reduction in travel and for the introduction of eco-alternatives.

Campaign for Better

Transport

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WHICH'S TOP ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Top electric vehicles for 2025 as voted by Which. This webpage can only be accessed by Which members.

Which?

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14 TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON

Tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint on your travels.

Sustainable Travel

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FIND SUSTAINABLE PLACES TO STAY

Join the Eco-Community! Discover new sustainable accommodation in the UK and abroad, eco-friendly ideas and tips.

EcoBnB

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EIGHT ECO-FRIENDLY ESCAPES ABROAD

Lonely Planet’s recommendations ranging from hotels committed to reducing energy consumption, pioneering tours and activities designed to give back to local communities and help wildlife thrive.

Lonely Planet

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A GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN AND FERRY

Train travel is a more rewarding, low-stress alternative to flying, which reduces our contribution to climate change.  This site explains how to travel comfortably  and affordably by train or ferry where you might have thought air travel was the only option.

The Man in Seat Sixty-One

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CELEBRATE YOUR HEN OR STAG DO IN THE UK

Big Domain offers an array of accommodation around the UK for large parties. You can even find properties with indoor pools.

Big Domain

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ASK YOUR MP FOR ELECTRIC BUSES

See our 'Write to Your MP' section for advice on how to contact your MP and request the electrification of your local bus fleet along with other eco-related matters.

Green and Good

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THE BEST EV CHARGING APP IN THE UK

Zapmap provides EV drivers with the resources and information they need to confidently travel and charge their vehicles anywhere.

Zapmap

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ASK YOUR EMPLOYER TO SUPPORT LOW CARBON HOLIDAYS

Climate Perks works with climate-conscious employers to offer paid ‘journey days’ to staff who travel on holiday by train, coach or boat instead of flying. In exchange, employers receive Climate Perks accreditation in recognition of their climate leadership.

Climate Perks

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UNUSUAL ECO-STAYS

Hand-picked directory featuring the most unusual and exciting eco-holiday accommodation in the UK and worldwide.

Host Unusual

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HAVE A FREE WORKING HOLIDAY ON A FARM

Your host will teach you new skills and provide you with free accommodation and in exchange will expect you to be their second pair of hands.

WWOOF

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22 OF THE BEST RAIL  JOURNEYS IN EUROPE

See Europe how it was meant to be seen: from the window of a train! From mountain climbs to luxury sleepers, here’s the rail adventures you must add to your bucket list.

Wanderlust

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20 REASONS TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Rinkesh’s helpful tips on why to reconsider public transport.

Conserve Energy Future

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TOP GEAR'S TOP 20 ELECTRIC CARS

If you need to drive, consider an electric car. Top Gear talk through their top every day electric vehicles.

Top Gear

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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES BEST PRACTICE GUIDE

Read this guide to get the best out of electric vehicle batteries, home and public chargepoints,
and maximising savings.

Energy Saving Trust

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