Our Walking Journal

Phot of three linen boot bags with the Foot Trails logo and branding on the front.

New boot bags with updated branding

We just received a new delivery of boot bags for our guests’ Walk and Explore Boxes. We include these bags in our boxes so guests can easily carry & store their muddy/dusty hiking boots after a great day’s walking. We’re thrilled with the new design that reflects our updated branding! If you’d like to explore

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View of a gravel track stretching off into the distance with the blue sea shimmering in the background.

Extending our Golden Cap coastal trail

Saturday arrived with clear deep blue skies, not a cloud in sight, and warm temperatures. We are in the midst of a mini-heatwave in England so David and i set off from home early to walk before it got too hot as we had Foot Trails mascot, dog Molly with us! Today, we worked on

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View of a secluded cove with a cliff towering in the distance

Where to see stunning coastal views in South West England

South West England has over 700 miles of beautiful coastline offering a mix of small towns and villages, rugged cliffs, sandy bays, pebble beaches and hidden coves. We’ve chosen some of our favourite spots to enjoy some beautiful coastal hiking this summer. The Dorset coast Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is a 96-mile stretch of coastline in

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Foot Trails Founders Alison and David Howell standing in front of an old oak tree

A new video for Foot Trails

24 years ago, Alison & David Howell launched Foot Trails, determined to avoid formulaic mass tourism and focusing instead on people and their experience. Our mission, to help our guests discover a different way to travel, slowly, authentically, at nature’s rhythm, amongst the landscapes and history of South West England. Today, we’ve formulated this commitment

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A field stretching off into the distance with a drystone wall to the left. A quote from a guest is superimposed in the top left corner.

Your reviews and feedback, why do they matter so much?

At Foot Trails we believe that the true measure of success isn’t just the miles you’ve walked, but the memories you’ve made along the way, and the quality and richness of your experience. That’s why reviews and feedback are not just welcome; they are the lifeblood of Foot Trails. They enable us to maintain our

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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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