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UKBEA logo naming Foot Trails the winner of the British Business Excellence Award

Foot Trails wins prestigious UK business award

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,

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A lone figure walks along a ridge next to a tree. The sun is shining but there is mist on the ground.

Stepping through time in Wiltshire

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

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A lone leafless tree in winter silhouetted against a golden light with the sun rising directly behind it.

A perfect winter’s day in the Cotswolds

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

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Image of a swan in a river.

Peaceful riverside walking in the Cotswolds

Towards the end of last year, our Senior Itinerary consultant Alastair and his wife were out testing one of our new walks for 2026 in The Cotswolds. Here are his impressions of his day on this new Foot Trail. “Starting at the edge of a grand country estate, the first thing I noticed was the

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Photo of an ammonite preserved in a stone.

New coastal walk in Dorset

It was the perfect winter day in South West England for a hike. Dry, bright and cold. Wrapped warmly against the keen wind and elements in cosy hats, scarves and gloves and thermal layers, David and I (Alison) set out on our 8 mile Foot Trail from Lyme Regis in Dorset on 30 December. We

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A view of bluebells in woodland. The green and blue flowers are in the foreground with tree trunks in the background.

Our top tips for hiking in spring

‘The true nature of the human heart is as whimsical as spring weather.’ Charles Dickens Even back in the 1800s, Charles Dickens knew that the weather in spring could be temperamental. Which is why we recommend dressing in several thin layers for spring walking. English spring weather can vary enormously from warm and sunny to

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