Our Walking Journal

View down a green valley through the branches of an old tree.

Far from the madding crowd in Dorset

Last week, David & I (Emma) went to check one of our routes in Dorset. This was the first time I had walked this particular trail and I was expecting good things. But what I found exceeded that: stunning landscapes and the textbook definition of a rural idyll. We started in a beautiful village in

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Two hikers are walking off into the distance surrounded by undulating fields.

What is a Foot Trails walking holiday?

At Foot Trails, our paths are picked for joy, rhythm and peace – not just practicality. Our aim is – and always has been – to give our guests the best possible day’s walking, every day of their trip. It’s not just about getting from A to B or seeing the tick-box sites. We want

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View of a grand country house with a footpath and lawn in front of it.

Creating a new route through a grand country estate

Earlier this month, Alison & I (David) were back out in the countryside checking a route in our Country Houses & Gardens. We were again blessed with clear skies and sunshine and it was a joy to see early spring flowers starting to appear. It’s a wonderful time to be out walking, when you can

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A female hiker is sat on the edge of a hill looking out over a patchwork of green farmland

Why we use local knowledge not guidebooks for our hiking routes

At Foot Trails, our hikes are built on lived experience – from years of hiking, talking and listening to those who know the land best. We’re all about crowd‑free walking, which is why we avoid the national trails. Instead, we guide you off the beaten path into beautiful villages and landscapes you’d probably never find

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View of a footpath leading over a field and towards a church in the distance

Exploring a new route in picturesque Dorset

February 14 brought vivid blue skies and lots of early spring sunshine to the South West of England. David and I (Alison) were doing something we love: creating a new hiking trail for Foot Trails, a task we often take on in winter and early spring. Recceing a new route is always a little unpredictable.

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