Challenges of erosion – News report today

February 2, 2013Press news No Comments

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 are exasperated when huge numbers of walkers walk in single… Read more

Being in nature is good for the soul

January 25, 2013Adventure of life No Comments

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 day outside benefit from increased vitality and well-being. Being outdoors… Read more

Hurry – There’s still time to book a Winter Warmer offer!

January 23, 2013Special Offers No Comments

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 February, our Winter Warmers take you away from it all… Read more

The snows arrive to Wiltshire

January 18, 2013Adventure of life On the trail 2 Comments

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 from the Met office our small village in Wiltshire woke… Read more

For One Day Only!

January 16, 2013Special Offers No Comments

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 a £25 discount! Please telephone 01747 820 626 to place… Read more

Small business of the week award

January 15, 2013Press news No Comments

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 champions British small and medium businesses in the UK and… Read more

Enjoying the winter sunshine

January 14, 2013On the trail No Comments

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 in the fresh air of the countryside exploring woodland surrounding… Read more

To look back, look forwards, or both!

December 31, 2012Adventure of life 2 Comments

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 the next can be the perfect time to both reflect… Read more

New OFFER – Winter Warmer Walks

October 31, 2012Special Offers 4 Comments

Enjoy frosty walks this winter with Foot Trails Glowing cheeks, warm woollen mittens, silhouette trees and log fires. These are just some of the joys of taking a walking break in the English countryside in winter. Yes winter! It is one of my favourite times of year to be out… Read more

Autumn Splendour in the Cotswolds

October 31, 2012On the trail No Comments

David and I spent last weekend walking with some lovely guests on our Autumn Splendour in the Cotswolds trail. Saturday produced the perfect autumn day, vivid blue skies and the countryside full of bright colours – oranges, reds, various greens and golds. There were some magnificent scenes with silhouetted tree… Read more