One word defined Saturday’s hike recce for Foot Trails: Wind! We test and check new trails quite often in the winter, and Saturday was exceptionally windy. This powerful force of nature was awesome. Throwing up spray onto us on the cliffs, buffeting our faces and threatening to take our breath away! This hike is for
At Foot Trails, we tell stories as we walk. Which is why we place so much importance on the myths, legends, history and folklore of the regions we share with our guests. It’s why our trail guides are full of the stories of the South West (alongside step-by-step instructions). To delve deeper into the ethos
A brand-new English tourism offering, Drive and Stroll is set to revolutionise how visitors experience the stunning landscapes, charming villages, and historic market towns of the South West of England. Launching today, Drive and Stroll (a sister company of Foot Trails) provides private guided driver tours and curated itineraries that pair beautiful, scenic drives with
Foot Trails wins prestigious UK business award We’re thrilled to announce that Foot Trails has won the UK Business Excellence Award 2026! Organised by UKBEA, this prestigious recognition highlights our dedication to quality, innovation, and outstanding service within the industry. UKBEA takes immense pride in celebrating excellence and recognising outstanding businesses across the United Kingdom,
Last week, David, Alastair and Emma from the Foot Trails team were out in wonderful Wiltshire, updating a walk steeped in history. As we started our hike in a small Wiltshire village, we were met by a chill in the air and a countryside wrapped in early morning mist, creating a wonderfully wintry atmosphere. Passing
One of the privileges of researching and creating new walks is that it gets me (David) out and about in all seasons and weathers. Today was the perfect winter morning as I stood in The Cotswolds at daybreak. A golden glow on the horizon, the ground frozen, whited by frost. As I crunched along the
