Our Walking Journal

Tree on Burrow Hill from afar

Sweet cyder in Somerset

To celebrate National Apple Day, which is held here in the UK every year on 21st October, Alastair and myself (Emma) set off to check one of The Foot Trails hikes in the Somerset Levels, a region steeped in legends, mystery… and cider. The weather was stunning: bright, sunny and crisp. Perfect for wandering through

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Enjoying the views in Dorset from an ancient hill fort

This month, I had the pleasure of descending into the heart of Dorset to revisit and refresh one of our ‘Landscapes and Seascapes of Dorset’ walks. The weather was nothing short of extraordinary—unseasonably warm, with sunlight spilling across the land. I couldn’t resist visiting the old church at the trail’s start, where I was greeted

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On the trail of a pantomime legend in the Cotswolds countryside

Under a rainy sky and with our hoods firmly zipped up, Emma & Alastair headed out on one of our regular checks. Despite the inclement weather, we were both looking forward to getting out into the lush Cotswolds countryside to explore this trail. Following the path through a tunnel-like canopy that soon gave way to

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Exploring trails in Somerset

On a quiet Saturday morning in August, I decided to head out on one of our Foot Trails. This would be my first time hiking solo, so I was excited to set out for a little walking adventure. I started my route in front of the village shop, resisting the urge to buy snacks for

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The Deverill Walk

Undeterred by a less-than-favourable weather forecast, David, Alistair and Emma from the Foot Trails team headed out yesterday on a walk along the paths and bridleways in the county of Somerset. Armed with our trusty Foot Trails trail card, we start at an idyllic country church, its grey stone walls and slate roof perfectly mirroring

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A team walk in Wiltshire

We love a walk through the landscape, a chance to connect with what we do and enjoy feeling uplifted by time in nature. Earlier this month, we gathered together for a team walk in Wiltshire. Starting our adventure in a picture-perfect village on the edge of a grand country estate, we set out walking past

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