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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:

Villages & Cottages →

The Cotswolds →

History & Stories →

Food & Drink →

Coast & Water →

Country & Landscape →

Houses & Gardens →

Explore by walking style:

Walk & Touring →

Private Guiding →

More inspiration:

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Beautiful day to be on the Wessex downs. March tom

Beautiful day to be on the Wessex downs. March tomorrow, spring is coming!
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Loving the sunshine today, spring warmth in the ai

Loving the sunshine today, spring warmth in the air.
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Daffodils will soon be with us! Looking forward to

Daffodils will soon be with us! Looking forward to the joy of their yellow blooms. The picture was taken in Somerset a few years ago (during March). Part of our Wessex inn to inn trail.
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Our Complete Cotswolds inn to inn trail starts in

Our Complete Cotswolds inn to inn trail starts in the North of the area and has a very clear destination, the city of Bath. A sunny February day a few years back we took the walk our guests follow and get ther first glimpses of the city. When the sun shines tbe Bath stone shines too.
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Secret house atop a snowdrop wooded bank. Sunday w

Secret house atop a snowdrop wooded bank. Sunday wanderings in Somerset.
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Crafting a custom itinerary this morning for a hik

Crafting a custom itinerary this morning for a hiking trip of a lifetime to the Dorset coast. I've loved looking back at some of our walks on the Dorset coast. This view over the countryside to the coast was such a joy.
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Looking over the gorgeous patchwork that is the Ye

Looking over the gorgeous patchwork that is the Yeo valley. This photo was taken in May with it's lush greens, a lovely time of year to explore the countryside on foot.
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We love The Cotswolds, with family connections it'

We love The Cotswolds, with family connections it's a place we're always, and still, drawn to. Through Foot Trails we help our guests to explore on foot and away from the crowds. The cottages are so much part of what makes The Cotswolds special, even more so when you happen upon a scene like this!
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The woods are coming alive at this time of year. T

The woods are coming alive at this time of year. This scene was captured in February a few years ago during our hike in Wiltshire. Looking forward to our hike tomorrow!
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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!

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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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