'The purpose of this website is to encourage greater use of public transport for leisure travel. Most people realise that attractions in towns and cities are easy to visit by train, but many assume that attractions in rural areas are too difficult to reach by train. In fact there are many places with a station within walking distance, or with a bus service from a station ... The main problem facing the potential visitor is finding the detailed information needed to plan a successful visit, such as the distance of the attraction from the station, the route to walk and the availability of local bus services. The internet has made it much easier to obtain train and bus times so I hope this website will help you fill in the remaining details you need to Visit by Train.'