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Authentic Walking & Hiking England UK

Hello, Welcome to Foot Trails, an expert walking & hiking travel company. Bespoke independent walking experiences that explore England (UK) on foot and off the beaten path. We craft your customised itinerary to give you the very best of South West England. Read on to start your adventure.

Alison Howell, Founder CEO

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Discover & hike England off the beaten track (crowd free)

Foot Trails award winning authentic walking & hiking trips in England (UK). Custom itineraries for self-guided adventures crafted from our founders local knowledge and passion for SW England. Explore themes and trip ideas, and start your adventure here.

Explore by theme:

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The Cotswolds →

History & Stories →

Food & Drink →

Coast & Water →

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Houses & Gardens →

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Walking in the beautiful Cotswolds. Autumn is real

Walking in the beautiful Cotswolds.
Autumn is really starting to take hold.
The colour is developing in the trees and buried in the grass and woodland colourful fungi have appeared.
We were really lucky with the weather for our 4 mile "Edge of the Cotswolds" walk.
Warm sunshine bathed the countryside, highlighting the golden colour of the leaves and the stone.

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Coffee time in this fabulous location! Yesterday D

Coffee time in this fabulous location!
Yesterday David and I headed to the beautiful Cotswolds on a road and walking trip, visiting the gorgeous character country inns where you stay on your Foot Trails..
At this lovely country pub in the north of the county we enjoyed coffee in front of a real fire.

Autumn is a stunning time to walk in South West England with colour in the hedgerows and trees and many of our Foot Trails country inns boasting real fires to relax in front of after your walk.

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Gorgeous Dartmouth in Devon. The end of our time i

Gorgeous Dartmouth in Devon.
The end of our time in this fabulous county.
We stopped here on our route home to enjoy a fish and chip supper by the harbour.

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We're amongst the rolling green hills and steep va

We're amongst the rolling green hills and steep valleys of South Devon.
This beautiful scenery was the backdrop of our 8 1/2 mile walk yesterday - our Slapton on the Back Foot Trail.

We were checking the trail and making a few amendments to the route.

For more information about our Devon Foot Trails email enquire@foottrails.co.uk for a free example itinerary

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We're thrilled to be highlighted as one of the 15

We're thrilled to be highlighted as one of the 15 of Britain's most finest posh walking holidays by The Telegraph Travel team today!

Thankyou @sarahbtravel

Our Journey Across the Cotswolds walking trip was picked by Sarah Baxter, travel journalist and expert.

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Evening sun on the West front of Salisbury Cathedr

Evening sun on the West front of Salisbury Cathedral. Evening wanders and evening light.

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The weather has been a little moody of late. Wit

The weather has been a little moody of late. With the harvest started the farmers will be hoping for a good dry spell soon. The mellow golden tones of the ripening crops and the smell of harvest on the air is always a joy at this time of year. The cycles of the season always bring something different to a walk in the English countryside.

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It's hot right now in South West England. We're in

It's hot right now in South West England. We're in the midst of a heatwave.

When you are walking:

Take it at a steady pace, cover up with loose clothing and wear a hat, seek shade to rest in , drink plenty of water ( a cup every half hour).
Consider starting your walk early in the morning.

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" Change your thoughts and you change your world"

" Change your thoughts and you change your world"
Norman V. Peale

Walking is a great motivator.

We love exploring the English countryside on foot.

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Summer Walking Holidays, England

Summer Walking Holidays

Walk with us in this headiest of seasons, summer. Swaying grasses on a warm breeze, a time of plenty, nature content and happy. Harvest is about to start and long summer days for making hay!

Visit our summer walking page for tips, ideal trips and inspiration.

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Tripadvisor 2020 Travellers Choice Award

In recognition of the lovely reviews from our guests we were thrilled to receive a 2020 Travellers Choice award.

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Alison’s story

What inspired a British farmer’s daughter to start an English walking company with a global outlook?

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