
The benefits of walking
‘If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.’ Good advice, we think. But it doesn’t come from us. It comes from Hippocrates, the father of
‘If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.’ Good advice, we think. But it doesn’t come from us. It comes from Hippocrates, the father of
Foot Trails Co-Founder Alison Howell has always loved the Cotswolds. With strong ties to the region and family who still farm there, it’s an area that holds a very special place in her heart. Read on to discover what it
At Foot Trails, we’re not just about walking from A to B. We believe the journey is as important as the destination. Which is why we put so much effort into creating unique routes on local public footpath networks that
Summer is well and truly underway here in the South West. We’re welcoming lots of guests to their Foot Trails and are excited to see and hear how they are enjoying the trails and footpaths in our little corner of
Back in May, Alastair, Becky and myself (Emma) were Cotswolds-bound to check one of our Cotswolds walks. The weather was warm and dry, and the sky was overcast, adding a great backdrop to the lush green countryside. We started in
The Romans had a long history in Britain, conquering the country in AD43 and staying for a good 400 years. They made themselves at home across England and Wales (although they steered clear of Scotland, preferring to keep the inhabitants
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
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‘If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go
Foot Trails Co-Founder Alison Howell has always loved the Cotswolds. With strong ties to the region and family who still
Photography credits: Alison & David Howell. Alun Callender, The National Trust, English Heritage
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