A walk in Somerset
I took a walk in Somerset this afternoon and it was a complete tonic. I walked in a valley in north east Somerset, not so far from where I live and work but which I had never been before. I
I took a walk in Somerset this afternoon and it was a complete tonic. I walked in a valley in north east Somerset, not so far from where I live and work but which I had never been before. I
I’m thrilled to hand over the reigns (or pen) for the blog to Nicki today (pictured below) volunteer Trail Guide for Foot Trails. Nicki has recently returned from walking the first 3 night stretch of our 6 night Journey Across the
Bath is a special city in my books for several different reasons. Firstly, it is the only city that features in a Foot Trail. We love rural England’s countryside and villages and it took some consideration to decide to include Bath
This blog is titled space. And I have chosen this word because for me “space” is one of the joys I find when walking in the English countryside. On days like today, I leave behind my desk, my phone and my computer
Earlier this week our new administration apprentice James got to enjoy his first official Foot Trail when he joined Director David as he worked to create one of our brand new trails. The new Bath based walking tour will launch a
David has been out walking in Gloucestershire this week – but was this winter walk, at a time when Britain is in the media for its winter storms, what he would expect to find? Read his special report below to find
For some time we have yearned to make a film. Something that shows you in images and sound what we believe in and do. Last November we made it happen and the result is We are Foot Trails – a two
David, our fantastic Director here at Foot Trails and creator of many wondrous trails, visited Stonehenge this week. The new visitor centre has opened. So what did he think? Here is his verdict and low down, in his own words….
As a bright sun rose this morning in Wiltshire I grabbed my camera and boots as quickly as I could and headed outside into the village. A sharp winter frost had fallen overnight and encased the countryside, villages, trees and iron
We are truly lucky this year to be enjoying such a super long lasting autumn. By this time of year colours have usually all but faded. This year in the South West of England the trees have held on to their leaves for much longer
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‘Twas the week before Christmas…’ and I had a hankering for some festive cheer and Christmas carols. And what better
I’ve been walking in The Cotswolds all my life and yet I’m still finding new paths and places to explore,
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