“I’ve always loved being able to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the countryside. Even as a child, I relished the freedom I had to wander the fields and lanes around the Cotswolds village where I grew up. There’s something about immersing yourself in nature that lets all other cares
March was another fabulous month of walking & hiking for the Foot Trails team. We were treated to some beautiful spring weather – wandering quiet country lanes past bobbing daffodils and under bright pink and white tree blossoms. We were out checking a existing route in Dorset at the start of the month as well
In 1651, Charles II undertook an epic six-week journey to flee England after being defeated by Oliver Cromwell in the Battle of Worcester. Our journey on this bright spring day in March would be much shorter, but we would be following some of the same paths that Charles took nearly 400 years ago. Getting to
Ultimately, the Cotswolds are important to David and I because they are synonymous with home and family. They are the setting for countless treasured memories throughout my life: long summer days spent in the English garden at my grandparents’ house in Cirencester, cosy winter evenings by a log fire in a traditional pub, time spent
There are over 3,000 miles of footpaths in the Cotswolds alone. While the national trails and famous villages are deservedly popular, they are only a small part of what this remarkable region offers—there is so much more to see in the Cotswolds. At Foot Trails, our ethos begins with taking you away from the crowds
“Each inn you found for us was more special than the last—we can’t thank you enough for a truly magical time in the Cotswolds!” Jacquelyn, USA Part of the joy of hiking the Cotswolds with Foot Trails is experiencing the authentic side of rural life, away from the crowded national routes. Our trails show you
