Behind the scenes as a new Foot Trail is created

A couple of weekends ago, Foot Trails Storyteller Emma headed off to Wiltshire to walk one of her favourite spring trails in our Bath & The Avon Valley trip: “There’s one of our walks that I always try to do at this time of year. It’s just a short route, one of the ‘arrival day […]

The countryside of South West England is a unique landscape that has been shaped by human hand for thousands of years. Unlike other parts of the world, the countryside here doesn’t lend itself to large-scale agriculture. This means that the land has retained much of its quintessential characteristics. The fields we see today remain largely

By its very nature, walking forces us to slow down and connect with our surroundings; to experience life at two miles an hour. And there’s nowhere that quite embodies this slower pace of life quite like rural Somerset. In this laid back, unhurried corner of England, time seems to slow. It’s a place where you

In England, we’re blessed with over 116,000 miles of public rights of way, giving us remarkable access to the countryside. Although much of this network crosses private land, the public have had the right to use the paths since time immemorial. It’s one of the (many) joys of hiking in England — you’ll likely be

“I’ve always loved being able to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the countryside. Even as a child, I relished the freedom I had to wander the fields and lanes around the Cotswolds village where I grew up. There’s something about immersing yourself in nature that lets all other cares

March was another fabulous month of walking & hiking for the Foot Trails team. We were treated to some beautiful spring weather – wandering quiet country lanes past bobbing daffodils and under bright pink and white tree blossoms. We were out checking a existing route in Dorset at the start of the month as well

In 1651, Charles II undertook an epic six-week journey to flee England after being defeated by Oliver Cromwell in the Battle of Worcester. Our journey on this bright spring day in March would be much shorter, but we would be following some of the same paths that Charles took nearly 400 years ago. Getting to

Ultimately, the Cotswolds are important to David and I because they are synonymous with home and family. They are the setting for countless treasured memories throughout my life: long summer days spent in the English garden at my grandparents’ house in Cirencester, cosy winter evenings by a log fire in a traditional pub, time spent

There are over 3,000 miles of footpaths in the Cotswolds alone. While the national trails and famous villages are deservedly popular, they are only a small part of what this remarkable region offers—there is so much more to see in the Cotswolds. At Foot Trails, our ethos begins with taking you away from the crowds

“Each inn you found for us was more special than the last—we can’t thank you enough for a truly magical time in the Cotswolds!” Jacquelyn, USA Part of the joy of hiking the Cotswolds with Foot Trails is experiencing the authentic side of rural life, away from the crowded national routes. Our trails show you

The Cotswolds has always been a special place for David and myself. We’ve spent our entire lives exploring its villages and rolling hills—in every season and every weather. While it certainly has its peak times for walkers and other visitors, we think there’s beauty to be found here at any time of the year 🙂

At the start of March, Foot Trails Co-Founder and Trail Creator David Howell was out doing what he loves best, exploring the countryside of South West England to create new walks for our guests. You can read his report on his day by the sea below.  The Dorset coast has always been a go-to family