It was a small but interesting party who set off keenly on Saturday morning to walk through North Dorset’s spectacular countryside in England.
Julia Killick (CBE) and Lynn Bann are Foot Trails newest volunteer trail guides, responsible for walking our trails through to check for quality and importantly any changes on the ground. Which occur surprisingly often if unchecked.
Dorset Royal Chase – New walking trip Read More »
We emerge from our car into a right pea souper. Fog hangs like a white veil across the wintry countryside. Everything looks hazy. Soon fine droplets start clinging to our hair and clothes forming a white layer.
A right pea souper Read More »
Walking has made the front and prominent pages of some well known British newspapers today.
A new scientific research project has concluded that just 20 minutes walking a day can help us to live longer.
Walking and health hits headlines Read More »
The words were simple but heartfelt this afternoon – “Outdoors is where my soul feels the most calm and relaxed.”
David and I were walking in Dorset earlier today. The sun was shining…
Dorset in the sunshine – freedom and smiles Read More »
Three days of rain, heavier than we had seen for some time fell confidently in the days before Foot Trails debut Journey to the Stones guided day walk. Shame we said.
Foot Trails launches – Journey to the Stones Read More »
I love my work for Foot Trails. But often after an active week I’m more than ready for a walk myself.
And that’s just what I mean by today’s subject title. Walking. Sometimes it takes commitment. Because it does.
Walking – It can take commitment Read More »
Barges, crab apples and mist A Sunday walk around Bath’s valleys (Bath City and Country walking tour) On Sunday I left the house early and walked up into the rolling hills that surround Bath. I had spent the week in Foot Trails HQ, a place I love to be, but nether the less, fresh air
Barges, crab apples and mist Read More »
I moved to Bath all of two weeks ago to start my journey with Foot Trails. Christmas shopping trips and city centre lunches left me feeling I had seen most of the city, with not an awful lot left to be discovered. To get to know our style of walks and the city, the Foot
A Georgian Wander for Anna Read More »
Sarah Wilson – hiking, sugar and Foot Trails We received a request in April, could we arrange a walking holiday for Sarah Wilson? Well of course we could. (pictured above) Some of you may know Sarah as Australia’s food and wellness TV host, journalist and blogger who is gaining appreciation world wide for her approach to quitting sugar. Sarah
Sarah Wilson – hiking, sugar and Foot Trails Read More »
Splash of colour! Who says grey skies and rainy days are no fun?! It’s true – we all know it rains sometimes in England! But we love the rain too. It makes England’s countryside vibrant green and fresh and is why we have the incredible range of flowers, plants and trees that we do. England’s
A Splash of Colour – Spring Rain! Read More »
Our apprentice James and I were introduced to Nick Clegg last week during his visit to Bath at the Co-working Hub where we work. Nick Clegg walked around the Hub meeting several members and I was delighted when he stopped to talk to me about Foot Trails, when and why we started, how business was
Visit from Deputy Prime Minister (and no lunch!) Read More »
Today is May Day in England! A traditional celebration day of fertility that started in Pagan times and has Celtic connections. May Day first appeared before Christianity grew in popularity in England when it was first celebrated as a festival of Flora. Flora being the Roman goddess of flowers. I love this connection to the
