Our Walking Journal

Foot Trails Co-Founder Alison standing in front of a large hedge with an old church tower appearing over the top of the hedge.

Top 10 tips on what to pack for your Foot Trails hiking trip

Going on a hiking adventure to England and wondering what to pack Foot Trails Co-Founder Alison Howell shares her experience and top 10 tips on what to bring with you. 1) Comfortable and waterproof walking or hiking boots With a wide choice of leather and Gore-Tech boots available, the key is finding a pair that

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View of two hikers in the distance walking up a field with a fence post and cow parsley in the foreground

May Day: A Celebration of Renewal

“We’ve been rambling all this nightAnd some part of the day,And now returning back againWe have brought you a branch of May”Traditional May Day Carol Today is the 1st of May. Or May Day. A festival rich with traditions and celebrations stretching back to the Roman festival of Floralia. 1 May is also the date

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Photo of a group of hikers from behind walking through a field of yellow rapeseed floweres

Wonderful words from our guests

We’re always thrilled to hear from our guests when they are out on the trails, exploring the different regions of South West England. We recently received some lovely comments and photos from a group of guests who have just completed our Journey Across the Cotswolds trip. “We had an excellent trip and loved every trail.

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Two glass jars full of wild garlic pesto placed on a bed of wild garlic leaves.

Foraging wild garlic in spring

We’ve been treated to some wonderful bluebell displays these past weeks, and while the delicate indigo blooms may be starting to go over, the spring countryside is still looking glorious here in the South West. Last weekend, Foot Trails Storyteller Emma decided to make the most of wild garlic season and go foraging for some

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Foot Trails features in Great West Way travel magazine

Foot Trails is delighted to be featured in the latest edition of the Great West Way online magazine as ‘Best for Walking & Guided Tours’. The article in the magazine shines a spotlight on our ‘Bath & The Avon Valley’ hiking trip, a six-night self-guided tour that celebrates the beautiful connection between Bath’s Georgian grandeur

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Pathway cutting through gorse in north Somerset. The sea is on then right and Exmoor is on the left.

Coastal hiking in summer away from the crowds

We followed the winding river and found ourselves deep in Exmoor’s remote natural beauty. Exmoor: You may not have heard of it, but it’s well worth considering for your next hiking adventure. Exmoor is located in South West England, spanning the counties of Somerset and North Devon. Much quieter in the summer than the more

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