Our Walking Journal

A hiker stands on a coastal cliff in winter gazing out at the sea in front of them.

A blustery day on the coast

There’s something special about the coast; where the land falls dramatically away to meet the sea. Especially on blustery day in winter! Back in January this year, David and I started a coastal hike in a small community on Dorset’s coast. Idyllic cottages and a great pub. From here, our route hugged the coastline cliffs

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A tree stands next to a country lane with two hikers in the distance.

A moment on an Iron Age hillfort

“On a vibrant spring day in Dorset, we walked through countryside bursting with wildflowers and birdsong toward an ancient Iron Age hill fort. At the summit of the hill, we gazed out at the views: rolling green hills stretching out in all directions, the sea a thin line of bright blue in the distance. No

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Close up of a group of bluebells in woodland with trees in the background

A moment to sit and take in a seasonal spectacle…

“On a still, sunny Sunday morning in April, I went for a wander in a bluebell woodland. The only sounds were the crunch of my boots on the path, the rustle of the wind in the trees and the bright spring birdsong. I found a spot to sit awhile and take in my surroundings, soaking

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View of Foot Trails Co-Founder Alison's head and shoulders from the side. Alison is looking at the sun rising over a field.

Finding stillness in nature

A Foot Trails hike is never just about getting from A to B. We craft our routes to show you the countryside we’ve explored our whole lives, the hidden gems, quiet vistas, and peaceful moments that make walking so special. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a few of our favorite moments from our

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View of a trig point on top of a hill with the countryside stretching out into the distance beyond under a bright blue sky and white fluffy clouds.

Blue Skies & Chalk Paths: An end of August hike

This past Monday, Foot Trails Storyteller Emma headed out into the Wiltshire countryside to climb a favourite hill close to Foot Trails HQ. “This has always been a favourite spot of mine. An unassuming hill that offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Especially on a day like today: Blue sky, sunshine and white fluffy clouds

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View through long yellow grass with a flower in the foreground. The colours are muted and autumnal.

Hello autumn!

The first of September is officially the meteorological start of autumn here in the UK. And the countryside is already changing. The mornings are already noticeably cooler with dew clinging to swaying grasses and sculptural seed heads. Despite the subtle drop in temperature, the days remain warm and long – making for perfect hiking conditions.

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