As the weather warms and vaccinations accelerate, it's likely many of us will be holidaying close to home this year, away from the crowds. Perfect for a Byway! Last year summer staycations sold out in a flash when restrictions lifted, and we're already seeing a similar rush on bookings for summer 2021.

This October, Emma and Nicky, from London, went on a weekend break to the Scottish Highlands. Enjoying slow travel, they stopped in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oban and Loch Lomond on the way, before spending three nights tucked away in a yurt on the Isle of Mull. Here, they’re sharing their adventure by train, bus and ferry.

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.

At Byway we want to help you discover the best bits of the UK that are away from the crowds and off the beaten tracks. Here are our top remote UK spots for fellow fans of slow travel and beautiful landscapes.

It's not easy to know what sort of Christmastime getaway will be possible this year, but we're keeping a close eye on restrictions so you don't have to. Here are our best bets for a winter break based on what we currently know, and a few ideas for spring.

Here at Byway we are all about helping you get away from the norm, exploring the ‘other’ and, if you’re staying close to home, seeking out UK staycations that are natural nirvanas. Here are some of our favourite UK holiday destinations, with slow journeys through spectacular places many of which are well off the beaten track.