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Let spring begin...
Refresh and revive with our Spring walking holidays

Spring arrives with a fresh new start following the stillness of winter. Nature rejuvenates, and so can you. Now you can enjoy spring's freshness, with a rural walking holiday with Foot Trails.

Few places can stir your senses like a springtime woodland walk. With our local knowledge and expertise, we know the best woodland walks for you to enjoy the wonderful array of greens and colours, flowers and wildlife. The first plants begin to flower early in March,making the most of the light before the tree canopies are in full leaf. So there is always something wonderful to enjoy. And it's not just beautiful and evocative stretches of British woodland that you will find on a Foot Trail. We include little known English villages, ancient churches, panoramic views and landscapes where you can breathe in the fresh air, smile at at the lambs and admire the blossoms in the hedgerows.

Every walk includes a country pub where you can relax over a leisurely lunch, and local stories and histories to bring the places you see to life.

So, pick your favourite Foot Trail, and come and refresh and revive yourself this spring.

Easter holiday walking break

Starting on Easter Monday Foot Trails will be delightfully delirious in deepest Dorset. 4 days of superb walking are in store if you join this relaxing and indulgent walking holiday.

North Dorset's Cranborne Chase was once the hunting ground of King John. Today its panoramic views and sweeping landscapes are dotted with villages, churches and ancient historic sites that make it a delight to explore on foot. It wouldn't be Foot Trails without a country pub or two on the way - or a relaxing and indulgent stay at one of our gorgeous hand-picked country inns.

Woodland Spring walking holiday

A magical holiday exploring hidden South Wiltshire. Your trip is filled with ancient forests, earthy woodlands dotted with wild spring flowers and indigo coloured Bluebells. History abounds from stories of Alfred the Great to Iron age hill forts and 18th century coaching roads where highwaymen once lurked. A walk to the world renowned Stourhead gardens is included, on this holiday which promises a feast for all the senses.

On May Morning

by John Milton

On May Morning

Now the bright morning Star, Days harbringer,
Comes dancing from the East, and leads with her The Flowery May, who from her green lap throws
The yellow Cowslip, and the pale Primrose.
Hail Bounteous May that doust inspire
Mirth and youth, and warm desire
Woods and Groves, are of thy dressing,
Hill and Dale, doth boast thy blessing.
Thus we salute thee with our early Song,
And welcome thee, and wish thee long.

Perfect Bluebell Walks

Late April & early May is the perfect time to come and enjoy the Bluebell woods of South West England. With our local knowledge this walking holiday will help you explore this secret corner of Britain and its hidden Bluebell woods. Enjoy Capability Brown´s spectacular landscapes. Discover the landscapes frequented by Alfred the Great and the Saxons. While soaking up the freshness of the woods as they explode into life.

The Bluebell

by Anne Bronte

The Bluebell

A fine and subtle spirit dwells
In every little flower,
Each one its own sweet feeling breathes
With more or less power.
There is a silent eloquence
In every wild bluebell
That fills my softened heart with bliss
That words could never tell

A Fine Spring Trail

Duo of Shires, through Dorset and into Somerset. Take a quite magical journey through time, into the peaceful and historic ancient kingdom of Wessex. You'll explore both north Dorset and south Somerset on this trail, which features local knowledge and expertise that mean you walk on local paths and tracks, not national trails. This is a great spring trail.

Spring Photo Gallery

"Blossom and blooms"
Spring in photos, taken by Alison & David Howell
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