On the trail

The county of Somerset has an incredibly diverse landscape – from the dramatic sea cliffs and heather-clad moorland to the atmospheric Somerset Levels. This last region, the Somerset Levels, has always held a special place for us here at Foot Trails: for its slow, rural way of life, the folklore and storytelling that runs rich

On a Foot Trails hiking trip in Exmoor, you’ll explore a secluded landscape from coast to moor. Starting at the rugged coast, where towering cliffs drop dramatically into the sea and the views stretch on for miles, you’ll hike the steep-sided river valleys home to a rare temperate rainforest. Your trail then takes you out

Looking for peace, quiet, and timeless English countryside? Welcome to North Dorset.  The natural beauty of north Dorset has inspired writers and poets like Thomas Hardy and William Barnes for centuries. Having walked the footpaths and trails of this beautiful county for decades, we fully understand why.  On our walking & hiking trips in North Dorset, you

“I loved every minute of my experience hiking the Cotswolds with Foot Trails. I would do it again in a heartbeat.”Melissa, USA Behind every memorable journey is deep local knowledge. As we open our bookings for 2027, we’re reflecting on what makes a walking holiday truly special. Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing a

Every couple of months, the Foot Trails team gets together for a team gather in the great outdoors. This gives us the chance to catch up and discuss the latest developments at Foot Trails and to immerse ourselves in the same landscapes that our guests enjoy. Last week, we held our latest meet up at

“The custom planning and superb service from Foot Trails was exceptional.”Barbara, Canada At Foot Trails, we take care of all the details. And we take care of you. From the planning and run up  to your trip to your time walking on our trails. Whether it’s shaping a trail, adjusting a plan, or replying to an

Last month, we were out in the rural idyll of Wiltshire and Dorset filming our latest Foot Trails video! ‘A Day in the Life of a Foot Trail’ shows you just what you can expect from a Foot Trail hiking trip: From arriving at your country inn, hiking crowd-free footpaths in stunning countryside, pausing for

‘Good hay, sweet hay, hath no fellow.’William Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream,  This past week, farmers up and down South West England have been busy cutting grass and wildflower meadows to make hay. July is traditionally the month for making hay as grasses are usually at their most nutritional and have not yet dropped their seeds.

Walking through meadows of bright wildflowers, colourful blooms bobbing gently in the breeze, is one of the great joys of hiking the English countryside in early and mid-summer. Here in the South West, we’re lucky to be home to have miles of grasslands and meadows to wander. These vibrant ecosystems are alive with insects and

Autumn is the wonderful season that transitions us here in the UK from summer to winter. Meteorologically, autumn starts on 1 September and ends on 30 November (astronomical autumn starts on the autumn equinox around 21-22 September). We often get asked if autumn is a good time for hiking in South West England. Our answer

Autumn is the perfect month for hiking in the South West. Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and a beautiful autumnal colour palette. We love autumn. Here our favourite trips for this wonderful time of year: The Cotswolds The Cotswolds really comes into its own in autumn. As the season progresses, the crowds disappear from even the

Autumn (fall) draws in from September to late November. This seasonal change is glorious. September brings seasonal mists to the valley floors. Mid to end of October the trees transform with their burnt oranges, reds and yellows. All of which makes September and October wonderful months to walk in southwest England. But with the weather