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“The coastal areas are completely different than those in the US, and so very gorgeous!!!” Maryellen, USA (3)

By Emma Surridge / August 6, 2026

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Hiking to the heart of the city of Bath

There is something special about approaching the city of Bath on foot. When you start in the tranquil countryside, accompanied

Hiking Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

185 million years of history right beneath your boots, dramatic sea cliffs, and the crisp smell of salt air… just

We’re open for 2027!

We’re open for 2027 and are taking bookings from guests looking to hike the paths less trodden in South West

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Beautiful Wiltshire is where Foot Trails was born,

Beautiful Wiltshire is where Foot Trails was born, and so it will always be our first love. This historic county is a place of rolling chalk downs, big skies, idyllic villages and prehistoric monuments.

With Foot Trails, you'll discover this rural landscape on quiet paths far from any mass tourism. On routes that take you past thatched cottages and ancient monuments, you’ll walk in the footsteps of travellers who have used the ancient footpaths criss-crossing Wiltshire’s ridgeways and farmland for 5000 years.

In addition to famous sites like Stonehenge, Avebury, and Salisbury’s magnificent cathedral, you'll also discover countless other lesser-known barrows and henges, guided by our step-by-step trail notes, explaining the history, myths and stories of the region.

And at the end of the day, you'll walk through the door of a centuries-old country inn to celebrate a fantastic day’s hiking with some delicious food and local ale.

If you're inspired to explore this ancient landscape in 2027, visit our website (link in bio). If you'd like to delve deeper into the history and mysteries of the region, we alos offer guided trips of Stonehenge, Avebury and Salisbury.

Or simply send us an email at enquire@foottrails.co.uk. We’d love to chat and create the perfect hiking itinerary for you.

#Wiltshire #VisitWiltshire #Stonehenge #Avebury #Salisbury #WalkingHolidays #UKWalking #HikingUK #FootTrailsUK #AncientBritain #HistoricEngland #SlowTravel #EnglishCountryside #CountryWalks #ExploreEngland #ThatchCottage #WalkingInEngland #BritishHeritage #UnspoiltBritain #OutdoorEngland

185 million years of history right beneath your bo

185 million years of history right beneath your boots, dramatic sea cliffs, and the crisp smell of salt air… just some of the reasons why we love Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.

Whether you’re taking in the views from the highest point on the whole of the south coast, walking down to an iconic bay or limestone arch, or spotting ammonite fossils hidden among the pebbles of Dorset’s shingle beaches, every mile on this coastal Foot Trail feels like stepping through time.

Our Coastal Seascapes of Dorset is a celebration of all things coastal. Alongside the natural wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll also delve into the history and tales of shipwrecks, smuggling, and the trials of living by the coast. Pretty villages & cottages, Iron Age hill forts, and thousand-year old castles are just some of the highlights of this fascinating Foot Trail.

If you’d like to explore this fascinating stretch of coastline on a custom-made Coastal Seascapes of Dorset trip, simply visit our website (link in bio) or send us an email at enquire@foottrails.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you.

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The county of Somerset has an incredibly diverse l

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 through the landscape and, of course, for its ancient apple orchards and heritage cider farms.

Our King Arthur’s Trail trip immerses you in this unique region. Here, you’ll explore a laid-back, unhurried corner of England, where time seems to slow. Where you can lose the modern and wander in the sunshine with just birdsong and hum of nature for accompaniment.

If you’d like to hike this atmospheric landscape where King Arthur was rumoured to have roamed and King Alfred the Great took refuge from the Vikings, take a look at our King Arthur’s Trail trip on our website (link in bio) or send us an email at enquire@foottrails.co.uk. We'd love to create a bespoke itinerary for you.

#Somerset #SomersetLevels #VisitSomerset #SouthWestEngland #VisitEngland #HikingUK #WalkingHolidays #WalkingTour #SlowTravel #KingArthur #HistoricEngland #CiderCountry #EnglishCountryside #RuralLife #FootTrailsUK #SelfGuidedWalks #ExploreEngland #CountrysideEscapes

This past July, we continued to welcome guests to

This past July, we continued to welcome guests to our trails in South West England. We’ve loved getting out meeting guests and have also been checking our existing routes and testing new ones. We’ve also been busy taking bookings for this autumn and for 2027.

Here’s a little look at what we were up to in July!

If you’d like to see more videos of our walks and the English countryside, follow the link in our bio and visit our YouTube channel.

#HikingUK #EnglishCountryside #SouthWestEngland #WalkingHolidays #foottrailsuk

A true escape into nature... On a Foot Trails hik

A true escape into nature...

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 onto the open moor, where wild ponies and red deer roam before finishing at a Medieval monument in the heart of an ancient oak forest.

In this wild and secluded corner of the South West, the sounds of nature, tumbling water and the wash of the sea are the backdrop to your hiking adventure. It's a place that gives you time, space and connection with nature.

With a personalised walking itinerary, luggage transfers and accommodation in centuries-old inns and hotels, all you have to do is exhale, relax and focus on the walking.

If you’d like to explore Exmoor in 2027, you can find more inspiration on our website (link in bio). Or simply drop us a line at enquire@foottrails.co.uk. We’d love to talk through your plans.

#FootTrails #ExmoorNationalPark #VisitExmoor #WalkingHolidays #UKHiking #SlowTravel #ExmoorCoast #SouthWestEngland #NatureConnection #UKOutdoors #HikingAdventures #DiscoverEngland

Looking for peace, quiet, and timeless English cou

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 can explore the beauty of this rural idyll at your own pace. From chalk downlands, and patchwork farmland through wildflower meadows and cosy villages to ancient castle ruins and Saxon hilltop towns, you'll discover a side of England that's changed little since Thomas Hardy’s day.

Explore our Thomas Hardy’s Dorset or Kings & Kingdoms itineraries via the link in our bio, or email us directly at enquire@foottrails.co.uk.

#Dorset #DorsetLife #WalkingInEngland #Hikeuk #RuralEngland #HikingAdventures #ExploreUK

We are open for 2027! And are already taking booki

We are open for 2027! And are already taking bookings from guests keen to hike the paths less trodden in South West England next year. Over the next few days, we’ll be looking at some of the different walks and regions that you can explore on a custom-made Foot Trail in 2027. Starting with: The Cotswolds.

It's a region that's world famous, and rightly so. But its popularity can lead to overcrowding and tourist hotspots in some areas. At Foot Trails, our trips are curated to take you away from the crowds and onto the quiet ways that our Founders Alison & David Howell have walked all of their lives. Through the lush rolling wolds, past beautiful villages with quintessential Cotwolds cottages to discover a more authentic, mellow and simpler Cotswolds.

Escape the crowds with our local expertise and discover a more authentic side to the Cotswolds. To find out more, visit our website (link in bio) or send us an email at enquire@foottrails.co.uk. We’d love to show you the Cotswolds that we know and love.

#FootTrails #CotswoldsWalking #SouthWestEngland #ExploreTheCotswolds #HikingUK

Here's another look at our hike to Stonehenge last

Here's another look at our hike to Stonehenge last week. The peace and quiet of this tranquil route to the stones provided the perfect backdrop for us to meet and catch up in the great outdoors.

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Every couple of months, the Foot Trails team gets

Every couple of months, the Foot Trails team gets together in the great outdoors to connect with each other and immerse ourselves in the landscapes we love sharing with our guests.

Last week, we met at Woodhenge, a history-rich monument built around the same time as and close to Stonehenge. After exploring some of the mysteries and tales of this ancient site, we set off in the direction of Stonehenge, approximately two miles away - not via the busy Visitor’s Centre, but along an ancient footpath across Salisbury Plain.

Walking this trail through rolling countryside, past fields of livestock and butterfly-filled grasses, Stonehenge gradually appeared on the horizon. We were struck by how carefully this route had been chosen to dramatically reveal the stones to travellers millennia ago, and how wonderful it was to be following in their footsteps today.

If you’d like to delve into the history and mystery of Stonehenge, we offer guided trips with Foot Trails Co-Founder David Howell. To find out more, visit our website (link in bio) or email us at enquire@foottrails.co.uk. We’d love to share this fascinating landscape with you.

#Stonehenge #Woodhenge #SalisburyPlain #VisitWiltshire #WalkingHolidays #BritishCountryside #SlowTravel #GuidedWalks #VisitEngland #ExploringBritain #AncientBritain #CountryWalks #UKTravel #FootTrails

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