Our Walking Journal

A female hiker stands with her back to the camera looking out over rolling fields to the banqueting hall at Chipping Campden.

What can I expect from a Foot Trails hiking trip in England?

Our self-guided, inn-to-inn hikes are unique experiences carefully crafted to give you a sense of discover and journey. We like to treat each day as a mini adventure, weaving variety, interest, stories, and comfort into each daily hike. This generally means around three hours to hike in the morning, a nice place to pause for

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A young Alison and David Howell (Foot Trails Foundesr) are standing in woodland smiling at the camera and holding hands

Foot Trails will be 25 years old in 2027!

25 years is a wonderful milestone. This is a testament to the many great people over the years: those who supported David’s and my initial idea in 2002 at our kitchen table, who helped with research and getting the company and our concept off the ground, all the guests from across the UK and around

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The spire of Salisbury cathedral looms up between red and brown autumn leaves

New trails in Wiltshire

2026 has been a great year for Foot Trails, and we’re already looking forward to the adventures that 2027 will bring. I’m particularly excited about sharing two new trails that we’ve created in southern Wiltshire in the beautiful countryside between Salisbury and Stonehenge. The first trail leads straight from our new cosy country inn into

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Image showing the front cover of Foot Trails' new 2027 brochure with the text 'Our new 2027 brochure is now available'

Our new 2027 brochure is now here!

Inside our new brochure, you’ll find our hand-picked trails taking you across some of the most stunning landscapes of South West England. From the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and historic paths around Bath and the Avon Valley through the tranquil landscapes of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset, to the dramatic beauty of The Jurassic coast

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Day 6 of our guided Story of the Cotswolds trip

Day 6, our last day of hiking on the guided Story of the Cotswolds, arrived with bright blue skies and golden autumn sunshine. Temperatures were cooler so we dressed warmly with gloves and hats, but it was perfect walking weather. We set out from the doors of our country inn and were soon tracking up

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