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By Sarah / July 1, 2025

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The benefits of walking

‘If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go

Hiking the Cotswolds: Q&A with Alison Howell

Foot Trails Co-Founder Alison Howell has always loved the Cotswolds. With strong ties to the region and family who still

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More wanderings from earlier this month. This time

More wanderings from earlier this month. This time in Somerset, where we were out exploring ancient pathways with history stretching back millennia. A secluded limestone gorge where tools dating back to the Paleolithic and Neolithic were found.

Then on to one of Britain's largest (and least well-known) stone circles, where we were free to wander and wonder about the people who would have roamed this area and built these circles all those years ago.

We can’t wait to share these fascinating trails & stories with our guests. If you’d like to know more about our walking & hiking trips in South West England, visit our website (link in bio) or send us a message here on Instagram 😊

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Earlier this month, Foot Trails Co-Founder David l

Earlier this month, Foot Trails Co-Founder David laced up his boots and set out to adventure on new paths, seeking out stories and hidden gems in the Cotswolds.

Ancient trackways and greenways lead him through a hidden valley, ancient woodlands and sweeping grasslands to a grand manor house with carefully curated gardens.

Not all of The Cotswolds is busy. Walking & hiking in the quieter tucked away valleys offer hidden gems and joyous moments. Get in touch if you would like to find out more about Foot Tails Cotswolds walking & hiking trips.

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This week, David, Becky and Emma from the Foot Tra

This week, David, Becky and Emma from the Foot Trails team were out finalising a new route in the Cotswolds. Meandering through quiet Cotswolds villages, along tranquil canal- and riversides, past traces of a bygone industrial heritage, through wooded forests and across wonderful meadows echoing with the songs of skylarks and screeching of swifts. We met hardly another soul, apart from a few dog walkers.

It was perfect day’s walking through this serene countryside, and we can’t wait for our first guests to explore this route this summer.

To find out more about our walking & hiking holidays in South West England, visit our website (link in bio) or send us a message here on Instagram.

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There are so many benefits to be had from walking

There are so many benefits to be had from walking & being outside in nature - improving fitness levels, aiding sleep, boosting creativity and energy... the list is seemingly endless. Even as far back as 400 BC, Hippocrates recognised the benefits of walking.

We love being outside, exploring the paths less trodden in South West England, taking in the silence, the peace and quiet of nature. Our guests come to our corner of England from all over the globe to enjoy simple, joyful moments in nature, away from the crowds and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And we couldn’t be happier to share this beautiful part of England with them 🌳

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Earlier this month, we were out checking one of ou

Earlier this month, we were out checking one of our trails in our Wessex Ancient Kingdom trip. It was a beautiful summer's day, and we had the trails almost entirely to ourselves. A day being immersed in nature with just the sound of birdsong, running water, and the wind blowing through the trees and grasses. The perfect escape from everyday life.

#visitengland #walkuk #walkingadventures #hikeuk #hikingengland #ruralengland #swisbest #foottrailsuk #weloveengland #beautifulviews #takeintheview #landscapesofbritain #wessex #visitsomersetuk #visitdorsetofficial #visitthecotswolds #visitwiltshire #hikingviews #countrysidewalks #leavethecity

With summer in full swing here in the South West o

With summer in full swing here in the South West of England, it's wonderful to see the landscapes changing. Fields that were full of green crops just a few weeks ago have now turned white-gold. The carpets of swaying grasses we walked through a few days ago have been cut and rolled into bales to make hay that will feed livestock over the winter months. The lanes are busy with tractors trundling to and fro. It’s a wonderful time of year to be out wandering the countryside.

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This week, Foot Trails Co-Founder and Trail Creato

This week, Foot Trails Co-Founder and Trail Creator David Howell was out exploring footpaths and trails in the beautiful county of Wiltshire. After stopping to admire butterflies flitting around lavender in the grounds of a stately manor house, he headed out into the countryside to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this stunning corner of the South West.

To find out more about our walking & hiking trips in South West England, visit our website (link in bio) or send us a message.

#visitwiltshire #wiltshire #avebury #swisbest #walkingholidaysuk #hikingengland #hikingviews #leavethecity #seekthepositive #ruralengland #visitengland #hiking #walking #UK #countryhouses #countrysidewalks #ruralengland #englishcountryside #travelinspiration #nature #outdoors #hiking

At Foot Trails, we’re not just about walking fro

At Foot Trails, we’re not just about walking from A to B. We believe the journey is as important as the destination. Which is why we put so much effort into creating unique routes on local public footpath networks that showcase the stunning landscape of South West England at its very best.

To find out more about how an idea for a trip becomes reality, I sat down with Foot Trails Co-Founder and Trail Creator David Howell to aak him how he created 2025's new Wild Coast & Wild Moor trip.

You can read the full interview on our website (link in bio).

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Earlier this week, Foot Trails Co-Founder and Trai

Earlier this week, Foot Trails Co-Founder and Trail Creator David Howell was out recceing a new walk in Wiltshire.

Encompassing ancient standing stones, a magnificent manor house, fields of golden wheat and tranquil, rolling landscapes, we think this is a wonderful corner of the South West to explore and share.

If you'd like to discover more about our walking & hiking trips, visit our website (link in bio) or send us a message here on Instagram 🥾🥾

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