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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 →

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The green pastures of Dorset as far as the eye can

The green pastures of Dorset as far as the eye can see. Pausing to take in the view on my hike in the English countryside.

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Glorious Bluebells in Dorset today. Wish I could s

Glorious Bluebells in Dorset today. Wish I could share the scent too. Exploring a few new hiking paths for our Foot Trails guests to enjoy.

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A good walk always includes a few character villag

A good walk always includes a few character villages where you can enjoy the old cottages and rambling gardens. This scene is part of our Wessex Foot Trails, request a brochure to find out more.

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Lovely to spend the day with Christine and Lisa in

Lovely to spend the day with Christine and Lisa in the Stonehenge landscape. Such a joy to share the story of the stones. Slow travel brings you closer to stories and landscape.

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Spring joy from my Wiltshire wander on Wednesday.

Spring joy from my Wiltshire wander on Wednesday. Flowery May is nearly with us and our Foot Trails guests walking over the next few weeks are in for real treat!

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Never tire of the view to Salisbury Cathedral as y

Never tire of the view to Salisbury Cathedral as you approach on foot across the meadows. Looking like a painting in today's spring sunshine.

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Sweeping chalk downs and big views.. it can only b

Sweeping chalk downs and big views.. it can only be Wiltshire. Out today looking at new paths and adventures as we extend our much loved Wessex Ancient Kingdom inn to inn hike.

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Classic Cotswolds scene as the sheep and lambs gra

Classic Cotswolds scene as the sheep and lambs graze. Slow travel on foot gives moments to pause and breathe.

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April sun in The Cotswolds giving the stone a real

April sun in The Cotswolds giving the stone a real honey glow. Away from the tourist trails on our Cotswolds Foot Trails you can find some stunning cotrages and villages to enjoy.

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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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