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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.

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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.

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Villages & Cottages →

The Cotswolds →

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Walk in South West England and you'll find a small

Walk in South West England and you'll find a small village every few miles. This charming Wiltshire village is tucked away in a sheltered valley, a watery brook runs through the cottages and yards, and the sun illuminates the woods behind. This walk features on Foot Trails Wessex inn to inn trips, get in touch for details.

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Walking is the simple pleasure of being in the lan

Walking is the simple pleasure of being in the landscape and moving at our natural walking pace. It gives us the opportunity to be, to observe, and the highlight... the joy that nature brings. On this walk a pre-dawn misty view, the rustle in the leaves as a blackbird seeks insects to the bellowing call of cattle as they stir. Nature's morning wellbeing tonic.

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It was a stunning frosty morning here in Somerset.

It was a stunning frosty morning here in Somerset... perfect for getting wrapped up and going for an early walk.

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Water tumbles over the weir at this centuries old

Water tumbles over the weir at this centuries old mill.

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Sunlight fills the valley, looking forward to foll

Sunlight fills the valley, looking forward to following this track, enjoying light and birdsong.

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Pastel January skies and a still air. This folly G

Pastel January skies and a still air. This folly Gatehouse creates a striking scene as you walk through this village.

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Reflections. The still calm in the air on our walk

Reflections. The still calm in the air on our walk gave delightful watery reflections as we crossed the bridge.

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Joyous to be in countryside and on a walk between

Joyous to be in countryside and on a walk between the showers.

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Getting colder in these hollows where the sun does

Getting colder in these hollows where the sun does not reach, winter beckons.

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Foot Trails 2022 Brochure

2022 Walks & Hikes

Over 1000 miles of carefully chosen paths and trails through South West England, laid out for you in the new Foot Trails 2022 brochure. Walking adventures in The Cotswolds, Landscapes of Wessex, Coastal adventures, and Heritage Garden and Tours.

For inspiring 2022 adventures read the brochure here.

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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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