Our Walking Journal

Close up of a pair of hands holding a Foot Trails trail guide in the countryside

We take care of the details

“Perfect. As though Foot Trails had been inside our heads and curated the trip in ways we didn’t even realize we wanted.”Nora, USA At Foot Trails, we take care of the details for you, creating a bespoke itinerary tailored exactly to your needs: What you want to see, how many days you want to hike,

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A group of hikers walk downhill towards rolling green landscape on a sunny day

Wonderful feedback from guests

“We had a fantastic time on our Wessex walk and appreciate all the support along the way. It truly was a memorable experience for the six of us.”Margaret, Canada More wonderful words from guests who completed a bespoke Country Houses & Gardens tour in April. We created a tailor-made itinerary that took our guests through

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Two walkers walk past a traditional cottage in dappled sunlight.

Where to see the best cottages in South West England

One of the joys of walking in South West England is seeing how the landscapes and architecture change from region to region. We are lucky to have an extremely varied landscape over a relatively small area. Cottages in particular have their own local look and feel as these rural homes were built from the local

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A lone hiker stands on a footpath in an agricultural field looking off into the distance with their back to the camera

A Spring Wander Along Wiltshire’s Great Ridge

Throughout the winter and spring months, David, the team and I are often out checking trails. This work is vital for keeping our walking routes updated and instructions accurate and easy to follow. On a recent sunny weekend David and I were in Wiltshire checking our ‘ Great Ridge’ trail. This walk is one of

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Foot Trails Co-Founders Alison and David Howell standing in a group of six female hikers smiling and laughing at the camera.

Meeting up with guests on their trail

David and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting up with a group of our guests recently who were hiking our Country Houses & Gardens tour, exploring the beautiful countryside, gardens and estates in Wessex. It’s always a joy to put a face to a name and it’s great to hear directly from our guests how they are finding

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A blue door in a stone country house partially covered with cascading wisteria.

A Walk Through a Hidden Estate in Wiltshire

Last week, I (Foot Trails Storyteller Emma) took myself off to one of my favourite country houses, nestled in a tucked-away river valley in Wiltshire. I absolutely love the setting of this estate, approachable by a single-track road and surrounded by gentle rolling countryside with a beautiful river running through. What really drew me out

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