Sustainability
Whether it’s a cycling tour through our cities, a kayaking journey across our coastline, or discovering a hyperlocal eatery out in our countryside, Britain is the place to be for an eco-adventure that puts nature and its people first.
A sustainability showcase
Eagle Brae log cabins
Tucked away in a remote hillside in the Scottish Highlands is the luxurious Eagle Brae log cabin village. Not only is it carbon neutral, with its own micro-hydro scheme providing electricity and hot water to the cabins, it also gives you some pretty impressive views. Think deep glens, heather-clad Munros and endless big skies. Expect to meet a little wildlife on your doorstep too.
Fforest Farm
With its roaring log fires, stone-built walls and plenty of cosy nooks for curling up with a book, this beautiful lodge is a quintessential Welsh retreat. It’s ideal after a day exploring nearby Cilgerran Castle, Cardigan Bay or Coedmor National Nature Reserve. As well as traditional accommodation, it features woodland cabins, garden apartments, and geodesic domes with sunken soaking tubs. Don’t miss the cedar barrel sauna, and the Bwthyn – the farm’s very own pub.
Crab House Cafe, Dorset
Enjoy the view over Chesil Beach as you enjoy an array of fresh crab, oysters and other local seafood at the Crab House Cafe.
Caledonian Sleeper
Taking passengers from London to some of Scotland’s top destinations overnight, the train serves two routes from London Euston: the Highlander, which stops at various stations including Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William, and the Lowlander, which heads to Glasgow and Edinburgh. With stylish guest lounges, a range of cabins and tempting food and drink served in the Club Car, this eight-hour journey features hotel-style comfort.
Rai, London
Discover sustainably sourced, British ingredients like English truffle and cave-aged Dorset cheddar, alongside Japanese flavours including Koshihikari rice and Wagyu beef, in the heart of Fitzrovia.
Why Britain's best for sustainability
We’re a nation of nature-lovers, free thinkers, local supporters and adventure seekers. Britain is made to be explored by bike, foot, train or even kayak. Seek out the curious animals of our shores with a paddling exploration, or delve into the wonderfully wild landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. For foodies, dip into local flavours, where our green restaurants boast blooming gardens, home-grown herbs and locally caught ingredients. So whether you’re after a dash of culture in our city hubs, or getting ready to immerse yourself in nature, this is a nation for the eco-minded adventurer.
Treading lightly across our nation never looked cooler. So here’s our low-down of how to enjoy Britain without breaking the bank — or our planet.
Where to find the best sustainable experiences
Top sustainable experiences
Top sustainable destinations
Featured things to do
The ride of your life
Pedal your way around over 185 miles (298km) of cycleways in Glasgow. A city that’s made to be cycled, you’ll be gliding round the streets knowing that it’s good for the planet and good for you.
Discover a sustainable Glasgow
Pick up a paddle and hit the water
Grab yourself a kayak and uncover Exmoor’s glistening waters and soaring cliff faces from the sea. Head into secret coves and out towards England’s highest sea cliff.
Paddle out into Exmoor’s waters
A cosmic sleepover
In Northumberland’s International Dark Sky Park, look to the skies for a astronomical display of twinkling stars and glowing cosmos. Renowned as Europe’s largest area of protected night sky, you’ll be in for a cosmic treat.
Spend a night with the stars
Tuck into local flavours
For a meal without the food miles, with a continually changing micro-seasonal menu and a 25-mile (40km) produce radius, try this New Forest culinary hotspot.
Tuck into The Pig in Hampshire’s New Forest