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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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Gorgeous walk amongst the wild bluebells yesterday

Gorgeous walk amongst the wild bluebells yesterday in Wiltshire.

Great swathes of indigo magic along the woodland floor.

There can surely be no greater sign of spring.

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May is the month of blossoms and blooms in the Eng

May is the month of blossoms and blooms in the English countryside.
This is wild garlic, which has a distinctive pungent smell and delicate small white flowers with a dark green leaf.

It grows in carpets across the woodland floor.

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We all have something in common. We love to walk.

We all have something in common. We love to walk. For views like this.
This was taken near Glastonbury in Somerset.

We are getting ready. We will be welcoming you back to Foot Trails from June. So exciting.

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A final picture from our walk last weekend at West

A final picture from our walk last weekend at West Bay in Dorset. It was great fun to arrive to the beach and stroll along the pebbles hearing the soothing sounds of the sea as it ebbed and flowed along the beach.

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Dorset Apple Juice for sale on our Foot Trail. Mon

Dorset Apple Juice for sale on our Foot Trail. Money in an honesty box. We also saw eggs and plants for sale by the trail.

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Hedgerows are filling with beautiful Black Hawthor

Hedgerows are filling with beautiful Black Hawthorn blossom here in South West England.

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The views on our coastal 'From Port to Bay' walk w

The views on our coastal 'From Port to Bay' walk were awesome yesterday in Dorset.
Great stretches of a green patchwork with glimpses and sometimes full view of the sea.

We walked up high to gain some of them, but paused along the way to catch our breath and soak up the glorious views. It was well worth it.

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It's been a long, gorgeous sunny day here in Dorse

It's been a long, gorgeous sunny day here in Dorset today.
After church David and I grabbed our walking boots and headed out through Dorset to the South Coast near Bridport and West Bay.

Our 7 mile walk is from a Foot Trails trip called ' Walking the Jurassic' It started with a fairly steep climb but was well worth it for the views.

It led us here to West Bay where we watched a small sailing boat ⛵ navigate the harbour and enjoyed the sound of the waves breaking on the shore at the beach.

I'll be posting more pictures from our coastal adventure over the next few days.

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Dawn and dusk. There is something magical about th

Dawn and dusk.
There is something magical about the start and the end of the day.

Quiet times when there is an almost discernible pause or slowing down in the pulse of life.

It's always worthwhile being out walking early or later to catch them.

What's your favourite time of the day?
Dawn or dusk? We'd love to hear.

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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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