WELCOME TO ENGLAND'S GREAT WEST WAY

DISCOVER ANCIENT routes through idyllic countryside on this 125 mile touring route. The Great West Way is one of the world's premier touring routes, bringing together many of England's most famous destinations and attractions along a corridor between London and Bristol.

There's no customary direction or time-frame for exploring the Great West Way. It's simply the perfect route for seeing England at its finest, and is a beautiful journey that can be easily navigated by car, coach and rail, by boat, bicycle or on foot.

You might choose to fly into Bristol Airport and then travel on a 'Great West Way Discoverer' pass, GWR's single ticket now available specifically for travel on the Great West Way.

Take your time to explore the chocolate-box villages, to walk in the countryside, to find new experiences, discover city culture, and to enjoy our picturesque riverside locations.

Visit the world-famous sites and the well-kept secrets - and most importantly of all, find your own story on this essential ntial strand of England.

This issue is brimming with inspiring features, edited by y our dedicated team of talented journalists, to help you plan your ur journey - we look forward to welcoming you to the Great West Way.