On the trail

Under a rainy sky and with our hoods firmly zipped up, Emma & Alastair headed out on one of our regular checks. Despite the inclement weather, we were both looking forward to getting out into the lush Cotswolds countryside to explore this trail. Following the path through a tunnel-like canopy that soon gave way to […]

On a quiet Saturday morning in August, I decided to head out on one of our Foot Trails. This would be my first time hiking solo, so I was excited to set out for a little walking adventure. I started my route in front of the village shop, resisting the urge to buy snacks for

Undeterred by a less-than-favourable weather forecast, David, Alistair and Emma from the Foot Trails team headed out yesterday on a walk along the paths and bridleways in the county of Somerset. Armed with our trusty Foot Trails trail card, we start at an idyllic country church, its grey stone walls and slate roof perfectly mirroring

We love a walk through the landscape, a chance to connect with what we do and enjoy feeling uplifted by time in nature. Earlier this month, we gathered together for a team walk in Wiltshire. Starting our adventure in a picture-perfect village on the edge of a grand country estate, we set out walking past

Food & drink from the land on which you stand is a joyous thing, and a little corner of Somerset is one of the vintage cider making areas of England. 10,000’s of years ago the Somerset Levels was an inland sea, dotted with islands of dry land. This mysterious landscape has given us many tales,

We are often asked this question. Autumn (or fall) draws in from early September to early November. It is a magical time, a change of season that marks nature’s spectacular harvest, abundance, before nature falls asleep, waiting to awake in the spring. The first hints of change are September’s damp, misty mornings. As the sun

Always take a British weather forecast with a pinch of salt! It’s a very British saying which means you can’t always trust the weather will do what’s forecast! Today’s forecast read as overcast and cloudy with rain showers. The reality on David’s and my walk today was very different. We had a dry day with

We love walking & hiking; exploring, discovering and the sense of space and freedom. But what makes a good walk? And how do we at Foot Trails create our walks? At our heart is to create walks on local footpaths, giving authentic adventures off the beaten tourist path. All of our walking trails have been

If there is something such as a country city, then Bath is surely it. Surrounded by wooded hills, graced by beautiful Georgian architecture, the River Avon flowing through, it’s a stunning place to walk. We never tire of the stunning views. Read below for some of our favourite histories & stories! Prior Park was created

Here at Foot Trails we spend a lot of time over the winter months checking and updating our unique and custom walking trails. Winter is the perfect time of year to come crunching across the countryside, marvelling at nature’s silent beauty, breathe the crisp fresh air. My walk last week was during a colder spell

Walking & hiking the Landscape is a privilege, to immerse yourself, moving simply by foot is life affirming, calming and grounding, it connects us to our story and nature in a unique way. At its most simple landscape is a large area of land, but add to that varied natural features, human interactions and buildings,

Last week we out & about, checking our Corinium trail in the Cotswolds. It was a misty autumn morning as we arrived at our starting point, a quiet village in the Cotswolds countryside. We took some time to explore the church, an important place for our family history. We left the church along a track