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The Blue Badge

Ian has been awarded the coveted Blue Badge for South West England. 

The Blue Badge is the UK’s highest guiding qualification. The training is detailed and comprehensive.

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Heather sits her examinations for the Heart of England Blue Badge in April.

 

Check out Ian's interview with Hot Brands Cool Places Magazine

Hot Brands Cool Places online magazine has just published an interview with co-owner of Footpath Holidays, Ian Newman. Follow the link, the interview is on Page 30.     

30 May 2018

Stonehenge with a difference

We have added a new walk to our Ancient Landscapes of Wessex self-guided itinerary. The world-famous stone circle of Stonehenge is just part of a walking exploration of its ceremonial landscape which leaves the visitor with a very different perspective on this amazing monument. 

30 May 2018

GDPR

We are pleased to announce that we are GDPR compliant. Our e-newsletter is now 'double opt-in' and we have a brand new privacy policy. 

May 2018

2018 Programme

After 35 years of producing a printed brochure, we have decided that from 2018 our programme of walking holidays will only be accessible online. We have been in touch with regular guests who do not have access to the internet and have provided a printed summary of what's on offer.

This new approach sits well with our environmental policy and enables us to keep our programme responsive to demand.

 
 

"Just a note to say that Nick and I loved every minute of our walk in Exmoor a few weeks ago…all sorts of wonderful memories but coming out of Withypool and over that stile ….the view was heart stopping.  We will never forget it."

Jeanne S, BC, Canada

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footpath holidays logo With effect from 1st March 2025

We will no longer be accepting new bookings for our:

Rest assured, any bookings already in place will go ahead as planned. The website general information pages, and any pages relating to the individual destinations, will remain ‘live’ as a reference point for guests with active bookings.

This is part of a restructuring exercise as we hand the reins over to the next generation. Our work as ‘ground handlers’ for specialist agents and tour operators, and with pre-formed groups, continues, as does our ‘private driver guiding’ (www.bbhtours.co.uk).

Our office is still fully functional, and we are happy to continue to answer queries and provide advice, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

We are also happy to recommend Contours Holidays (www.contours.co.uk), who have been offering a wide range of self-guided holidays since 1996. Mention Footpath Holidays to receive their ‘Friends Referral Offer’.

After thirty-three years at the helm, and twenty-two years of arranging self-guided holidays, this does feel like a big step. Thank you to our numerous past guests and ‘regulars’; it has been a pleasure to look after you.

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