Our Walking Journal

A chestnut tree in bloom standing in front of a traditional Cotswolds stone cottage

Hiking the Cotswolds off the beaten path

There are over 3,000 miles of footpaths in the Cotswolds alone. While the national trails and famous villages are deservedly popular, they are only a small part of what this remarkable region offers—there is so much more to see in the Cotswolds. At Foot Trails, our ethos begins with taking you away from the crowds

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The front of an old stone country inn at night in the Cotswolds. A stone path leads to the front door and there are lights strung up outside glowing gently in the dark.

Inn to inn hiking: Where you always walk towards a welcome

“Each inn you found for us was more special than the last—we can’t thank you enough for a truly magical time in the Cotswolds!” Jacquelyn, USA Part of the joy of hiking the Cotswolds with Foot Trails is experiencing the authentic side of rural life, away from the crowded national routes. Our trails show you

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An impressive stately home in the Cotswolds. Taken from a distance the photo shows the house surrounded by trees and a wide green field at the front where a flock of sheep are grazing.

The best time of year to hike the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds has always been a special place for David and myself. We’ve spent our entire lives exploring its villages and rolling hills—in every season and every weather. While it certainly has its peak times for walkers and other visitors, we think there’s beauty to be found here at any time of the year 🙂

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An old rusty anchor lies on a rocky shoreline with the sea and an imposing cliff in the distance.

Creating new routes on the Dorset coast

At the start of March, Foot Trails Co-Founder and Trail Creator David Howell was out doing what he loves best, exploring the countryside of South West England to create new walks for our guests. You can read his report on his day by the sea below.  The Dorset coast has always been a go-to family

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View of the highest cliff on the Jurassic Coast from the sea's edge.

The magic of hiking Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

There’s something unmistakably exciting about the place where the land meets the sea. Catching that first glimpse of the water as you crest a hill is always an exhilarating experience. When you’re surrounded by big skies and the vast expanse of the sea, it’s hard not to feel a sense of adventure and possibility. On

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The Foot Trails team standing around an old tree in the counrtyside.

Our team walk in Wiltshire

Last Tuesday, the Foot Trails team (and team mascot Molly the king charles spaniel) met up for a walk and chat in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. This is something that we regularly take the time to do. Why? For a start, we’re a walking company and walking is what we all love to do. Secondly,

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