Explore UNESCO South West Trails
From ancient stone circles to pre-historic coastlines and cities of cultural significance, the South West of England is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary places — recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.
These are landscapes and landmarks that tell the story of humanity, nature, and our relationship with the planet.
Better still? Many of them are easily reached by train and public transport, making them simple to explore sustainably while soaking up some of the UK’s most inspiring scenery along the way.
There are several trails to explore across key local UNESCO sites, so it’s time to discover them.
Explore UNESCO Trails
UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation – works to protect the world’s most important cultural and natural heritage. The South West is home to eight of the prestigious sites that are ready to be explored:
Discover the South West
The South West is packed full of UNESCO sites to discover. We’ve teamed up with Great Western Railway to bring you a South West trail like no other.
