Behind the scenes as a new Foot Trail is created

One word defined Saturday’s hike recce for Foot Trails: Wind!  We test and check new trails quite often in the winter, and Saturday was exceptionally windy. This powerful force of nature was awesome. Throwing up spray onto us on the cliffs, buffeting our faces and threatening to take our breath away! This hike is for […]

At Foot Trails, we tell stories as we walk. Which is why we place so much importance on the myths, legends, history and folklore of the regions we share with our guests. It’s why our trail guides are full of the stories of the South West (alongside step-by-step instructions). To delve deeper into the ethos

A brand-new English tourism offering, Drive and Stroll is set to revolutionise how visitors experience the stunning landscapes, charming villages, and historic market towns of the South West of England. Launching today, Drive and Stroll (a sister company of Foot Trails) provides private guided driver tours and curated itineraries that pair beautiful, scenic drives with

Foot Trails wins prestigious UK business award We’re thrilled to announce that Foot Trails has won the UK Business Excellence Award 2026! Organised by UKBEA, this prestigious recognition highlights our dedication to quality, innovation, and outstanding service within the industry. UKBEA takes immense pride in celebrating excellence and recognising outstanding businesses across the United Kingdom,

Last week, David, Alastair and Emma from the Foot Trails team were out in wonderful Wiltshire, updating a walk steeped in history. As we started our hike in a small Wiltshire village, we were met by a chill in the air and a countryside wrapped in early morning mist, creating a wonderfully wintry atmosphere. Passing

One of the privileges of researching and creating new walks is that it gets me (David) out and about in all seasons and weathers. Today was the perfect winter morning as I stood in The Cotswolds at daybreak. A golden glow on the horizon, the ground frozen, whited by frost. As I crunched along the

Towards the end of last year, our Senior Itinerary consultant Alastair and his wife were out testing one of our new walks for 2026 in The Cotswolds. Here are his impressions of his day on this new Foot Trail. “Starting at the edge of a grand country estate, the first thing I noticed was the

It was the perfect winter day in South West England for a hike. Dry, bright and cold. Wrapped warmly against the keen wind and elements in cosy hats, scarves and gloves and thermal layers, David and I (Alison) set out on our 8 mile Foot Trail from Lyme Regis in Dorset on 30 December. We

‘The true nature of the human heart is as whimsical as spring weather.’ Charles Dickens Even back in the 1800s, Charles Dickens knew that the weather in spring could be temperamental. Which is why we recommend dressing in several thin layers for spring walking. English spring weather can vary enormously from warm and sunny to

The South West of England is our home, our local patch, a richly diverse area that we would love to share with you in 2026. Our Foot Trails trips take place in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Dorset(shire), Somerset(shire) and Devon(shire). Out in the country each of these areas maintains a distinct character, from the charming stone

Exmoor: a land of moor & heather. Of rugged coastlines and dramatic cliffs. It’s a beautiful and remote part of the South West. A place that’s close to mine and Alison’s hearts. Which is why we were thrilled to launch our Wild Exmoor, Coast & Moor trip at the start of this year. We’ve loved

We’re entering the last weeks of autumn ahead of the winter solstice and the festive season is gathering pace here in rural England. Decorations and lights bring joy on dark nights, children’s excitement levels grow ever higher as the ‘big’ day approaches, and local churches mark advent, the anticipation and preparation for the coming of