Self-guided hiking & walking holidays

Foot Trails’ self-guided hiking & walking holidays are for individuals, couples, friends & family groups who enjoy exploring on their own terms. The rhythm of a hiking & walking trip offers the perfect balance of achievement, curiosity and relaxation.
An image of two people hiking on the beautiful scenic hills of England.

Hiking & Walking Inn to Inn

Foot Trails’ award winning self-guided inn to inn hikes are a unique experience; giving you a sense of discovery and journey.

We take care of all the planning and logistics, your luggage taken ahead of you, so you can relax and simply enjoy your hikes.

Your accommodation included, you’ll stay at a selection of handpicked country inns and hotels on route. Personally selected by the Foot Trails team for warmth, welcome and good food.

Your expertly curated walk & explore pack includes your daily ‘trail guide’. Each of your daily walks has been researched and written by founders David & Alison Howell. The waterproof trail guide includes step by step directions, as well as history and stories to enjoy along the way.

And for the more experienced we include waterproof local maps with routes highlighted. We design our walks so you can be screen-free 🙂

A typical day

We like to treat each day as a mini adventure, weaving variety, interest, stories, and comfort into each daily hike.

3 hours to walk & wander in the morning, a nice place to pause for lunch or a historic site to call by, and then a couple of hours to walk in the afternoon. Arrive, or return to, your country inn and enjoy refreshments, local ales & ciders and great food.

Self-guided & independent, the pace is set by you. So there is plenty of time to stop, explore a gorgeous village, enjoy the views, listen to the birds and take photos.

Distances & walk grades

We would describe our trips as ‘easy moderate’, except for our coastal trips which due to the terrain are ‘moderate’. A Foot Trails experience is best for those that feel comfortable walking at least 7 miles (11 km) over a whole day.

We offer a range of walks from 7 to 9 miles (11 to 14 km), and for those that wish to go further hikes from 10 to 12+ miles (16 or 19+ km). Your Foot Trails itinerary consultant can help to find the most suitable walks & hikes for you.

Food & Accommodation

Foot Trails was created with the belief that each day’s walk should lead you to a warm welcome and a cosy place to stay; bedrooms with creature comforts and en-suite bathrooms, authentic to the area you are exploring, and good evening food on offer in a relaxing environment.

We personally hand-pick every one of your accommodations, and our team have stayed and dined there too.

Find out more about food & accommodation →

Explore these featured trips to start your adventure...

Cotswolds view, hiking the Cotswolds, England

Journey Across The Cotswolds →

Perfect for 6, 7 or 8 nights / 7, 8 or 9 days
Our signature inn to inn walking & hiking trail through the heart of The Cotswolds. Walking from village to village on local paths away from the busy trails, you’ll discover peaceful & crowd-free countryside bursting with Cotswolds character.
Exmoor moor, hiking with Foot Trails

Wild Exmoor, Coast & Moor →

Perfect for 6 or 7 night stays / 7 or 8 days
Explore a unique landscape of moor, woodland and coast on an inn to inn trail that celebrates the ancient, evocative countryside of north Somerset and Exmoor. Journey from deep in the moor to the dramatic coast of the Severn estuary, following wooded river ravines and crossing wild moors, all steeped in history and tales.
Wardour Castle, England, hiking with Foot Trails

Kings and Kingdoms →

Perfect for 6 to 11 nights / 7 to 12 days
Wonderfully crowd-free, you can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes through your tour, from peaceful river valleys to inspiring views. Not forgetting tales of Kings & Knights and some of the most charming villages in South West England (it’s home, we’re biased!).
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Country houses & Gardens →

Perfect for 6 or 9 nights / 7 or 10 days
Gardens and historic sites woven into your itinerary. Time to enjoy the countryside, views and villages, and time to visit the sites of interest too. See the South West's greatest gardens on this memorable Foot Trail.
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Coastal Seascapes of Dorset →

Perfect for 7 to 11 nights / 8 to 12 days
This is where the rolling green landscape of Dorset meets the south coast. With little modern development, it offers inspiring hiking, and views upon views. Famed world wide for its geology & fossils, Alison & David have explored this area over 3 decades, a favoured escape with their children.
Amy & Adam, USA
“The countryside was beautiful and we were happy to experience truly off-the-beaten-path places.”
Peter, Canada
“We had a fantastic time. The hiking brought us to a variety of interesting places with amazing views that mixed cultural experience, history, community with Nature, and the slow joy of simply walking.”
Joan, USA
“Wonderful hiking in the peace and tranquility of the Cotswolds. The views were stunning. Great way for us to reset and get back to nature.”
Linda, USA
“Absolutely perfect! Relaxing, rejuvenating and entertaining-it was one of the best vacations we’ve ever had. We loved the walks that took us places we would have never gone on our own.”
Catherine, USA
“The Cotswolds Walking Tour was delightful. I was so impressed by the organization of all the materials to guide us on our daily walks.”
Sigrun, Norway
“I’ve tried three different companies for my walking trips in England, and I have to say, Foot Trails truly stands out.”
Andy & Kay, USA
“The views in Dorset were everything we hoped they would be. We would recommend your services to anyone who wanted an active vacation but still wanted someone to arrange everything.”
Molly, USA
“So many of the paths felt like secret passageways into a simpler time. The variety of landscapes we passed through was nothing short of amazing.”
Jacquelyn, USA
“Slam dunk! Home run…out of the park…FABULOUS! This holiday went well beyond our expectations–it was so well organized from start to finish.”
Stacey, USA
“The entire trip was filled with delightful inns, charming towns, and incredible scenery. We enjoyed exploring the churches and other suggested stops along the way.”
Michelle, USA
“Wonderful holiday of rambling through gates, stiles, paths, and magnificent countryside, and beautiful old quaint villages.”
Ann & Mark, USA
“This was our third Foot Trails adventure. We keep returning because it is a great experience. It’s great to walk on the foot paths, experience the different villages and talk to the local people.”
Beth, USA
“It was a perfect walking holiday for a family of 4… tailored to our desires. It was great. Very informative communication. Adopted the plan to our family. The inns were lovely.”
Stu, USA
“An active and relaxing and supported immersive experience of a way of life different from our own. Unpredictable, in a good way. Unusual opportunity to connect with each other.”
Katy, Australia
“We had a wonderful experience in Wiltshire and on the foot trails walk that was especially designed for us. We also had a great experience with our guide David who had a wealth of historical knowledge.”
Krista, Canada
“It was very clear to us that the routes organized by Foot Trails were significantly more interesting (and significantly less busy) than the “national” trails,.”
Devrey, USA
"Perfect way to disconnect and see the beauty of England. We saw views, locations, and areas that only locals know.”
Stephen, Canada
“This family owned company went above and beyond to make our entire trip so worthwhile. We handed them a wish list of exactly what we wanted.”
Julie, USA
“The inns chosen by Foot Trails are charming, well-appointed and very comfortable. The food at each inn was without exception superb, and the staff were friendly and helpful.”
Mark, USA
“Clear written directions matched with maps for our daily walks, efficient transport of our luggage from inn to inn, excellent overnight accommodation and quality food selections in quintessential English pubs.”
Melanie, Canada
“It was fantastic. Foot Trails is a quality, well-organized, and highly customer-oriented service. I felt taken care of long before I even arrived in the UK!”