This is a question we often get asked. Our answer? Autumn is a fantastic season for hiking in South West England. It doesn’t arrive dramatically but is a wonderfully slow transition. September to November, each month is distinct from the other and has something special to offer walkers and hikers. September hiking September brings misty mornings,
David and I (Alison) have enjoyed hiking and walking all week with 8 guests, on our guided Kings and Kingdoms trip in south Wiltshire and north Dorset. Saturday, our final full day, arrived, and temperatures had cooled relative to previous days. We jumped aboard the vans with Kevin and Andy and made our way to
All this week David and I (Alison) have had the pleasure of walking and hiking with guests on our guided Kings and Kingdoms walk in south Wiltshire and north Dorset. It’s a little known area that is stunningly beautiful with connections to Thomas Hardy and some beautiful rolling hills and ancient villages and towns. On
Day three of our guided Kings & Kingdoms Foot Trail brought villages, cottages, a stunning castle ruin and a delicious picnic! To keep everyone safe in the heat, David modified our planned route, shortening the walk to 3.75 shaded miles toward Wardour Castle. We began our adventures in a beautiful little village in south Wiltshire.
“Day 2 arrived on our guided Foot Trail, Kings and Kingdoms led by David and myself (Alison). By early morning temperatures had already reached 26°C (79F) and it was clear that we would need to be sensible and smart to beat the heat. (Today was to be the hottest June day on record). As we
Our first guided trip of the year started on Monday of this week. David and I (Alison) are spending the week guiding guests around the stunning landscapes, villages, scenery and sites of South Wiltshire and North Dorset on our Kings & Kingdoms hiking trip. David and I welcomed the guests on Monday evening with a
