Country Houses & Gardens
Stately homes and beautiful gardens
Country Houses & Gardens is an enchanting hiking & walking trip best enjoyed over 6 or 9 nights designed to showcase some of the great homes & gardens in South West England.
From 18th century country houses and landscaped gardens through Elizabethan houses, castles and hunting lodges, to the stunning architecture of the city of Bath, there really is something for every house and garden enthusiast.
Example Itinerary
Here’s a quick overview of the walking tour. To find out more fill out the form (>) and we’ll send you a Country Houses & Gardens brochure.
Country Houses & Gardens in brief
A self-guided independent explore style walking tour. 7 to 10 day tour options available. Choose your preferred arrival day & date.
Day 1
Time to settle in at your country inn with an optional short walk if you’d like to explore.
Day 2
Explore Salisbury Cathedral and Cathedral Close with its ancient buildings and gardens before heading out into the wider city.
Day 3
A day of walking through charming hamlets and discovering romantic 14th century castle ruins and poetic gardens.
Day 4
Explore a world-renowned country estate and gardens with famously landscaped lakes, walkways, trees and views.
Day 5
Walking the landscape through ancient castles and an old deer park to finish at a spectacular abbey.
Day 6
Elizabethan magnificence as you walk through tranquil valleys with breath-taking views and a legend of the Holy Cross.
Day 7
Explore wooded river valleys and the abandoned ruins of an industrial past before arriving in Bath.
Day 8
A customised trail through Bath to showcase the city in all its glory.
Day 9
Wander from a ruined 14th century castle to an Italianate marvel before finishing in a bustling Saxon market town.
Day 10
Time for your onward journey, taking memories of your adventures with you.
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Accommodation?
You can read more about our food & accommodation here.
Walks?
7 to 9 mile walk program, or 10+ miles walk program.
Prices?
Your daily itinerary will be customised to you and you will receive a personalised price quotation with your itinerary. As a guide our walking tours are typically between £200 – £270 per person, per night, based on 2 sharing a bedroom.
Like to find out more?
Free brochure with daily walk information, accommodation details and example pricing available. To request your brochure just pop your details in below. We look forward to hearing from you.
2025 walking trips
Discover ideas for your England walking adventure in the pages of our brochure. Read our story, the values that create a Foot Trail, the source of our inspiration, and ideas for your next walking & hiking holiday.
Food & Accommodation
We carefully select every country inn and country pub where you stay. Each one is located in a traditional English village with comfortable bedrooms (with ensuite bathrooms) and delicious local food and drinks.
