Behind the scenes as a new Foot Trail is created

Summer is nearly here, and we can’t wait for the long, warm days of hiking and exploring the English countryside that await our guests.  It’s also the perfect time to look back on the great spring that we’ve enjoyed this year.  https://youtube.com/shorts/O7bPJ62AMU8?si=Y_vwDEhPUbTLVKNu As is usual for us over spring, we took every opportunity to get […]

We just received a new delivery of boot bags for our guests’ Walk and Explore Boxes. We include these bags in our boxes so guests can easily carry & store their muddy/dusty hiking boots after a great day’s walking. We’re thrilled with the new design that reflects our updated branding! If you’d like to explore

Saturday arrived with clear deep blue skies, not a cloud in sight, and warm temperatures. We are in the midst of a mini-heatwave in England so David and i set off from home early to walk before it got too hot as we had Foot Trails mascot, dog Molly with us! Today, we worked on

South West England has over 700 miles of beautiful coastline offering a mix of small towns and villages, rugged cliffs, sandy bays, pebble beaches and hidden coves. We’ve chosen some of our favourite spots to enjoy some beautiful coastal hiking this summer. The Dorset coast Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is a 96-mile stretch of coastline in

24 years ago, Alison & David Howell launched Foot Trails, determined to avoid formulaic mass tourism and focusing instead on people and their experience. Our mission, to help our guests discover a different way to travel, slowly, authentically, at nature’s rhythm, amongst the landscapes and history of South West England. Today, we’ve formulated this commitment

At Foot Trails we believe that the true measure of success isn’t just the miles you’ve walked, but the memories you’ve made along the way, and the quality and richness of your experience. That’s why reviews and feedback are not just welcome; they are the lifeblood of Foot Trails. They enable us to maintain our

“Perfect. As though Foot Trails had been inside our heads and curated the trip in ways we didn’t even realize we wanted.”Nora, USA At Foot Trails, we take care of the details for you, creating a bespoke itinerary tailored exactly to your needs: What you want to see, how many days you want to hike,

“We had a fantastic time on our Wessex walk and appreciate all the support along the way. It truly was a memorable experience for the six of us.”Margaret, Canada More wonderful words from guests who completed a bespoke Country Houses & Gardens tour in April. We created a tailor-made itinerary that took our guests through

One of the joys of walking in South West England is seeing how the landscapes and architecture change from region to region. We are lucky to have an extremely varied landscape over a relatively small area. Cottages in particular have their own local look and feel as these rural homes were built from the local

Throughout the winter and spring months, David, the team and I are often out checking trails. This work is vital for keeping our walking routes updated and instructions accurate and easy to follow. On a recent sunny weekend David and I were in Wiltshire checking our ‘ Great Ridge’ trail. This walk is one of

David and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting up with a group of our guests recently who were hiking our Country Houses & Gardens tour, exploring the beautiful countryside, gardens and estates in Wessex. It’s always a joy to put a face to a name and it’s great to hear directly from our guests how they are finding

Last week, I (Foot Trails Storyteller Emma) took myself off to one of my favourite country houses, nestled in a tucked-away river valley in Wiltshire. I absolutely love the setting of this estate, approachable by a single-track road and surrounded by gentle rolling countryside with a beautiful river running through. What really drew me out