There are thousands of country houses and estates in the UK, each one full of history, stories and unique artefacts. The majority also have wonderfully landscaped grounds and gardens. Last weekend, I was lucky enough to explore the gardens of

30 May saw the release of The Salt Path here in the UK. The filming of Raynor Winn’s uplifting nature and travel memoir tracing her and her husband’s travels and travails along the South West Coast Path. Here at Foot

Dorset. Famous for its stunning coastline, bustling seaside towns and green rolling countryside. It’s a place we love here at Foot Trails, so Becky, Alastair and myself from the Foot Trails team were delighted to be checking one of the

A sunny day, mid-May, and a walk that has a bit of everything—thatched cottages, castle ruins, grand country estates and meandering riverside walking. On this wonderful spring day, we (Alastair, Becky and Emma) struck out from a small Somerset village

Somerset: A land of orchards & cider, dairy & cheese, and very much a rural idyll. But it got me thinking, what makes an idyll? We seek beauty, peacefulness and picturesque moments in all our trails, but just sometimes you

It’s that time of year again. When a simple walk in the woods is turned into something magical by the delicate indigo blooms of bluebells.  The warm April weather we’ve been enjoying has brought these wonderful flowers out in woodlands

Last weekend, I (Alastair) took advantage of the glorious sunshine and headed south to the beautiful Dorset coast. With not a cloud in the sky, it was the perfect day to climb Golden Cap, the highest point on England’s south

Alistair and myself (Emma) set off from the wonderful old inn at the heart of a picture-perfect Wiltshire village. The sun was out but the air was still pleasingly fresh, perfect conditions for walking.  One of the things I love

Last week, I was delighted to be making my way to The Cotswolds to check one of our walks in our Journey Across the Cotswolds and Complete Cotswolds trips. Armed with my trusty Foot Trails trail guide, I started off

Last week, David and I (Emma) were continuing our post-winter route checks now that the spring walking season is underway. This week, we were on an undulating hike just north of Bath that combined breathtaking views with a wealth of