Last Sunday arrived clear and bright.The sun was out. The day just had the sense of promise about it. Certainly one of the best days we’ve had for a while. I was back in South Wiltshire’s Chalke valley with David
How wonderful it is to see the Snowdrops. They carry such a sense of hope in their tiny flowers. And in church yards, hedgerows and English gardens up and down the land, Snowdrops are blooming. They are such a delicate
On the news bulletins today is a report initiated by the Hadrians Wall Trust into problems of erosion at the site. This has been caused by huge numbers of people walking at the site and eroding the paths. The problems
Many of us have always believed it. That being in nature is good for the soul. Now it would seem some studies have been done which indicate the same. Research studies show that people who spend just 20 minutes a
If you are in need of peace, quiet and escape – a short yet recharging break in the stunning surroundings of the English countryside, then there’s still time to book a Foot Trails Winter Warmer! Available until the end of
Whilst the rest of the UK was amok with the white stuff earlier this week, Bath, Wiltshire and our local area of the South West stayed bright, sunny and snow free. Then this morning, after countless different coloured weather warnings
For One Day Only! To celebrate Ingenious Britain recognising us as their Small Business of this Week, we have the following special offer available. On Thursday 17th January, book any of our 2013 walking holidays, mention Ingenious Britain and receive
Foot Trails is very proud to have been given an award by Ingenious Britain this week. (Apparently there are only five previous winners so we are in a very select club indeed!) This is our shiny new star. Ingenious Britain
It feels like 2013 has already treated us to some gorgeous weather. Indeed we enjoyed a spectacular New Year’s day of blue skies and bright sunshine, which was the perfect start to the year! We spent much of the day
At this time of year (New Year’s Eve) talk of resolutions, new year’s ones, are customary. Only trouble is I’m not convinced that traditional style resolutions work. Don’t get me wrong, the end of one year and the start of
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‘Twas the week before Christmas…’ and I had a hankering for some festive cheer and Christmas carols. And what better
I’ve been walking in The Cotswolds all my life and yet I’m still finding new paths and places to explore,
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