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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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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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Glorious Autumn, on the walking trail in SW Englan

Glorious Autumn, on the walking trail in SW England.

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Tinted by autumn, walking in the landscape of Wilt

Tinted by autumn, walking in the landscape of Wiltshire.

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This picture was taken two years ago in South Wilt

This picture was taken two years ago in South Wiltshire, but encapsulates what I love about this time of year.

Misty mornings and mysterious evenings.

I had just been to one of the country inns that we partner and was so chuffed to hear how much a part of their business and community Foot Trails is.

This is all part of our desire to offer you authentic experiences of rural South West England.

Happy Trails!

#mist #mistyevening #countryside #countrysidewalks #nature #naturephotography #natureshot #outdoorslife #outdoorphotography #getoutdoors #outdooradventures #outdoors #travellingthroughtheworld #traveler #travellingram #travelphoto #travelphotography #walkingholidays #hikingtrails #hikingvacations #hiking👣

Last week David and I made a tour of South West En

Last week David and I made a tour of South West England, visiting country inns and walking trails.
On Friday we headed to South Wiltshire where Foot Trails first began 20 years ago.

We walked a section of our Knights Medieval Castle trail with its beautiful sweeping country views (like this one) and amazing 14th century castle ( England's only hexagonal castle).

Between the light rain showers there were beautiful autumnal blue skies.

Walking this time of the year is a wonderful experience. Colour filled the trees, turning them from green to orange, rust and yellow.

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On chilly autumn days there is nothing like the wa

On chilly autumn days there is nothing like the warmth, crackle and hiss of a real fire.
Most of our country inns boast a real fire so whether you are pausing mid walk for a spot of lunch ( like we were today in Wiltshire) or relaxing at the end of your trail, you can enjoy one at this time of year.

#fireplace #fire #flames #flames🔥 #pub #countrypub #countrysidewalks #inn #inntoinn #villagelife #villagelifestyle #village #villagepub #logs #walkingholidays #walkingvacation #hikingvacations #hiking👣 #coffeetime☕ #lunchtime

We're in rural South Somerset today and there's a

We're in rural South Somerset today and there's a definite autumnal feel in villages and the countryside.

We're visiting our country inns collection. The unique and special places where you stay on your Foot Trail.

Every one is located in a beautiful English village.

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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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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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