On the trail

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

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 Trails, we were eagerly anticipating its release. Not just because of the incredible story (the

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 circular routes in our Landscapes & Seascapes of Dorset trip. With the sun in 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 with a picture-perfect green.  Impressive houses built on the wealth of a booming wool industry

Somerset: A land of orchards & cider, dairy & cheese, and very much a rural idyll. But it got me thinking, what makes an idyll? We seek beauty, peacefulness and picturesque moments in all our trails, but just sometimes you head out on a walk that gives you a deeper feeling. The little corner of

It’s that time of year again. When a simple walk in the woods is turned into something magical by the delicate indigo blooms of bluebells.  The warm April weather we’ve been enjoying has brought these wonderful flowers out in woodlands and hedgerows across the South West of England.  A couple of weekends ago, I set

Last weekend, I (Alastair) took advantage of the glorious sunshine and headed south to the beautiful Dorset coast. With not a cloud in the sky, it was the perfect day to climb Golden Cap, the highest point on England’s south coast. I began my walk in a charming little seaside village nestled between dramatic cliffs. It’s

Alistair and myself (Emma) set off from the wonderful old inn at the heart of a picture-perfect Wiltshire village. The sun was out but the air was still pleasingly fresh, perfect conditions for walking.  One of the things I love about this walk is the sheer number of quaint thatched and tiled cottages it takes

Last week, I was delighted to be making my way to The Cotswolds to check one of our walks in our Journey Across the Cotswolds and Complete Cotswolds trips. Armed with my trusty Foot Trails trail guide, I started off in a charming market town dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. Making my way past ancient

Last week, David and I (Emma) were continuing our post-winter route checks now that the spring walking season is underway. This week, we were on an undulating hike just north of Bath that combined breathtaking views with a wealth of stories and history.  It was another bright day, not a cloud in the sky. This

Another bright, sunny day greeted us as we set out on our walk through the rolling Somerset countryside to the garden city of Bath. Our starting point was a wonderfully picturesque village surrounded by undulating hills. Right from the start, the views were spectacular. The terrain was steep, but the vistas were more than enough