Our Walking Journal

An image of two people hiking on the beautiful scenic hills of England.

We’re open for 2027!

We’re open for 2027 and are taking bookings from guests looking to hike the paths less trodden in South West England next year. We’re already excited about sharing our corner of the South West to new and returning guests in 2027. From the Cotswolds to the coast, there are so many different landscapes to explore.

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A walk in Somerset

The county of Somerset has an incredibly diverse landscape – from the dramatic sea cliffs and heather-clad moorland to the atmospheric Somerset Levels. This last region, the Somerset Levels, has always held a special place for us here at Foot Trails: for its slow, rural way of life, the folklore and storytelling that runs rich

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View of a boat in a harbour with the tide out and thatched cottages in the distance. A guest testimonial is shown in the top right corner: “Beautiful scenery, challenging and stimulating walks, rural and lovely settings. Very enjoyable and refreshing.” Jean, USA

Escape into nature in Exmoor

On a Foot Trails hiking trip in Exmoor, you’ll explore a secluded landscape from coast to moor. Starting at the rugged coast, where towering cliffs drop dramatically into the sea and the views stretch on for miles, you’ll hike the steep-sided river valleys home to a rare temperate rainforest. Your trail then takes you out

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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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