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Complete Cotswolds post Xmas newsletter II (1)

By Emma Surridge / January 2, 2025

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Now is the perfect time to plan a trip for next spring, message us here on Instagram if you would like to know more.

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A gentle landscape is how we often think of The Cotswolds. Not because there are no hills, there are plenty of ups and downs, but because it has a natural kindness about it, it's pleasing, person sized, and very English.

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We love hiking in The Cotswolds for the mellow stone cottages, they ooze character and sit humbly in the landscape.

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We’d love our new brochure and website to inspire you to start planning your 2026 adventure. If you’d like to chat about your plans or would like to book your 2026 adventure, simply get in touch with our expert team by emailing us at enquire@foottrails.co.uk or sending us a message here on Instagram.

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