Behind the scenes as a new Foot Trail is created

“We took a charming walk to Charlcombe, sweetly situated in a little green valley”Jane Austen, 1799 Alongside her writing, Jane Austen was famous for her love of walking. She referenced it often in her letters to friends and acquaintances, and walking always seems to find its way into her novels – her heroines can often […]

Exmoor: Wild, dramatic, and beautiful. Heather-clad moors, wild ponies, rugged coastline and wooded river valleys. It’s everything you don’t expect from South West England.  This unique landscape has long been a draw to Foot Trails Co-Founders Alison & David Howell. Its natural landmarks, prehistoric monuments, rocky rivers where white water tumbles make it a fascinating

As part of our rolling schedule to check all of the trails in our walking & trips, Becky, Alastair and myself (Emma) were excited to be walking our ‘Living Painting’ trail, which is part of our Wessex Ancient Kingdom and Country Houses & Gardens trips. We started our walk at an imposing triangular tower built

When it comes to getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there’s nothing better than walking in the countryside. Immersing yourself in peace & quiet; wandering quiet footpaths away from the crowds. This is exactly what we (David, Becky and Emma) were looking forward to with our latest trip to the Cotswolds.

Earlier this July, Foot Trails Co-Founder and Trail Creator David Howell was back in the Cotswolds exploring new routes to add to our walking & hiking trips in the region. What he discovered was beautiful, tranquil paths far from the crowds, and a landscape full of stories, history and fascinating tales: “The morning was shrouded

‘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 modern medicine. He’s purported to have said it almost 2,500 years ago. The ancient Greek

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 is about the Cotswolds that Alison finds so captivating and how this love of the

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 showcase the stunning landscape of South West England at its very finest.  To find out

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 the UK. And there are still many more weeks of summer walking to come! As

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 a quiet Cotswolds village, walking down a quiet lane flanked by stone cottages and magnificent

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 in the far north out with Hadrian’s Wall). Like modern-day Britons, the Romans were very

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 a local manor house in a village in Somerset. The grounds of this grand estate