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Self-Guided Hiking Tours of England

Authentic Walking & Hiking Tours of England

Hello & welcome to Foot Trails, award winning hiking tours & walking holidays in South West England, UK.

Over the last 3 decades we’ve hiked & walked the trails of South West England. Rooted in our joy of hiking & walking we expertly craft tours where you can walk self-guided, getting to know the real rural England.

We’ll create your bespoke itinerary, personalised to you, and look after all the planning & logistics (including luggage transfers), so you can hike care-free, savouring landscapes, hedgerows, villages, and the stories of those that live(d) here, past & present.

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“The countryside was beautiful and we were happy to experience truly off-the-beaten-path places.”

“We had a fantastic time. The hiking brought us to a variety of interesting places with amazing views that mixed cultural experience, history, community with Nature, and the slow joy of simply walking.”

“Wonderful hiking in the peace and tranquility of the Cotswolds. The views were stunning. Great way for us to reset and get back to nature.”

“Absolutely perfect! Relaxing, rejuvenating and entertaining-it was one of the best vacations we’ve ever had. We loved the walks that took us places we would have never gone on our own.”

“The Cotswolds Walking Tour was delightful. I was so impressed by the organization of all the materials to guide us on our daily walks.”

“I’ve tried three different companies for my walking trips in England, and I have to say, Foot Trails truly stands out.”

“The views in Dorset were everything we hoped they would be. We would recommend your services to anyone who wanted an active vacation but still wanted someone to arrange everything.”

“So many of the paths felt like secret passageways into a simpler time. The variety of landscapes we passed through was nothing short of amazing.”

“Slam dunk! Home run…out of the park…FABULOUS! This holiday went well beyond our expectations–it was so well organized from start to finish.”

“The entire trip was filled with delightful inns, charming towns, and incredible scenery. We enjoyed exploring the churches and other suggested stops along the way.”

“Wonderful holiday of rambling through gates, stiles, paths, and magnificent countryside, and beautiful old quaint villages.”

“This was our third Foot Trails adventure. We keep returning because it is a great experience. It’s great to walk on the foot paths, experience the different villages and talk to the local people.”

“It was a perfect walking holiday for a family of 4… tailored to our desires. It was great. Very informative communication. Adopted the plan to our family. The inns were lovely.”

“An active and relaxing and supported immersive experience of a way of life different from our own. Unpredictable, in a good way. Unusual opportunity to connect with each other.”

“We had a wonderful experience in Wiltshire and on the foot trails walk that was especially designed for us. We also had a great experience with our guide David who had a wealth of historical knowledge.”

“It was very clear to us that the routes organized by Foot Trails were significantly more interesting (and significantly less busy) than the “national” trails,.”

"Perfect way to disconnect and see the beauty of England. We saw views, locations, and areas that only locals know.”

“This family owned company went above and beyond to make our entire trip so worthwhile. We handed them a wish list of exactly what we wanted.”

“The inns chosen by Foot Trails are charming, well-appointed and very comfortable. The food at each inn was without exception superb, and the staff were friendly and helpful.”

“Clear written directions matched with maps for our daily walks, efficient transport of our luggage from inn to inn, excellent overnight accommodation and quality food selections in quintessential English pubs.”

“It was fantastic. Foot Trails is a quality, well-organized, and highly customer-oriented service. I felt taken care of long before I even arrived in the UK!”

South West England

Foot Trails’ local area of South West England is the perfect landscape for hiking & walking. Richly diverse, you can explore a range of landscapes and character villages, all with history beneath your feet.

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