Every couple of months, the Foot Trails team gets together for a team gather in the great outdoors. This gives us the chance to catch up and discuss the latest developments at Foot Trails and to immerse ourselves in the same landscapes that our guests enjoy. Last week, we held our latest meet up at
“The custom planning and superb service from Foot Trails was exceptional.”Barbara, Canada At Foot Trails, we take care of all the details. And we take care of you. From the planning and run up to your trip to your time walking on our trails. Whether it’s shaping a trail, adjusting a plan, or replying to an
Last month, we were out in the rural idyll of Wiltshire and Dorset filming our latest Foot Trails video! ‘A Day in the Life of a Foot Trail’ shows you just what you can expect from a Foot Trail hiking trip: From arriving at your country inn, hiking crowd-free footpaths in stunning countryside, pausing for
‘Good hay, sweet hay, hath no fellow.’William Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream, This past week, farmers up and down South West England have been busy cutting grass and wildflower meadows to make hay. July is traditionally the month for making hay as grasses are usually at their most nutritional and have not yet dropped their seeds.
Walking through meadows of bright wildflowers, colourful blooms bobbing gently in the breeze, is one of the great joys of hiking the English countryside in early and mid-summer. Here in the South West, we’re lucky to be home to have miles of grasslands and meadows to wander. These vibrant ecosystems are alive with insects and
Autumn is the wonderful season that transitions us here in the UK from summer to winter. Meteorologically, autumn starts on 1 September and ends on 30 November (astronomical autumn starts on the autumn equinox around 21-22 September). We often get asked if autumn is a good time for hiking in South West England. Our answer
