Our Walking Journal

View of Foot Trails Co-Founder Alison's head and shoulders from the side. Alison is looking at the sun rising over a field.

Finding stillness in nature

A Foot Trails hike is never just about getting from A to B. We craft our routes to show you the countryside we’ve explored our whole lives, the hidden gems, quiet vistas, and peaceful moments that make walking so special. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a few of our favorite moments from our

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View of a trig point on top of a hill with the countryside stretching out into the distance beyond under a bright blue sky and white fluffy clouds.

Blue Skies & Chalk Paths: An end of August hike

This past Monday, Foot Trails Storyteller Emma headed out into the Wiltshire countryside to climb a favourite hill close to Foot Trails HQ. “This has always been a favourite spot of mine. An unassuming hill that offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Especially on a day like today: Blue sky, sunshine and white fluffy clouds

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View through long yellow grass with a flower in the foreground. The colours are muted and autumnal.

Hello autumn!

The first of September is officially the meteorological start of autumn here in the UK. And the countryside is already changing. The mornings are already noticeably cooler with dew clinging to swaying grasses and sculptural seed heads. Despite the subtle drop in temperature, the days remain warm and long – making for perfect hiking conditions.

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Moorland covered in bright purple heather

Hiking through heather on Exmoor

The heather on Exmoor is in bloom again. August and September is heather season on the moor. Making it the perfect time of year to get out walking in this breathtaking landscape. Our Wild Exmoor, Coast & Moor hiking trip takes you through this wild & remote landscape – from the moor to the coast.

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A sheep and its handler standing in an exhibition ring waiting to be judged.

Exploring authentic England: A Day at an agricultural show

What makes a great hiking experience? For us, beautiful countryside and landscapes are a must, of course. But we also want our guests to connect with the culture, traditions, and people South West England. Which is why we encourage our guests to visit local events, village shops, churches and inns – all places where you

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Unplug and Unwind on the Dorset Coast

Accessible only on foot, this secluded bay on the Dorset coast is the perfect place to pause and watch the world go by. Unlike other more popular coastal highlights, this beautiful bay remains tranquil and crowd free even in the height of summer. Once you make your way down from the cliffs above, you can

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