Our Walking Journal

View out over the lush green countryside of Dorset. A wooden gate is in the foreground and rolling hills in the background. Next to the gate is a testimonial: “The views in Dorset were everything we hoped they would be” Kay, USA

A walk in North Dorset

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

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View of a path leading to a church yard with an overhanging tree full of pink blossom and a gust testimonial in the top right: "“We had beautiful walks, inns, food and local people who made our trip so wonderful.” Barb, Canada"

A walk in the Cotswolds

“I loved every minute of my experience hiking the Cotswolds with Foot Trails. I would do it again in a heartbeat.”Melissa, USA Behind every memorable journey is deep local knowledge. As we open our bookings for 2027, we’re reflecting on what makes a walking holiday truly special. Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing a

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Two walkers are hiking on a chalk footpath between fields under an arch formed by bushes.

Hiking an ancient avenue to Stonehenge

Every couple of months, the Foot Trails team gets together for a team gather in the great outdoors. This gives us the chance to catch up and discuss the latest developments at Foot Trails and to immerse ourselves in the same landscapes that our guests enjoy. Last week, we held our latest meet up at

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A group of guests walk on a wide footpath through a crop field on a bright sunny day.

Taking care of our guests every step of the way

“The custom planning and superb service from Foot Trails was exceptional.”Barbara, Canada At Foot Trails, we take care of all the details. And we take care of you. From the planning and run up  to your trip to your time walking on our trails. Whether it’s shaping a trail, adjusting a plan, or replying to an

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Two hikers walking on top of a hill with their heads turned to look at the view.

What can I expect from a Foot Trails hiking trip?

Last month, we were out in the rural idyll of Wiltshire and Dorset filming our latest Foot Trails video! ‘A Day in the Life of a Foot Trail’ shows you just what you can expect from a Foot Trail hiking trip: From arriving at your country inn, hiking crowd-free footpaths in stunning countryside, pausing for

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Foot Trails News from the English Countryside

Making hay in July

‘Good hay, sweet hay, hath no fellow.’William Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream,  This past week, farmers up and down South West England have been busy cutting grass and wildflower meadows to make hay. July is traditionally the month for making hay as grasses are usually at their most nutritional and have not yet dropped their seeds.

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