Tailor made walking holidays in Dorset and East Devon

Welcome to Footscape Holidays

Specialists on the Jurassic Coast and rural Dorset

Footscape is a Dorset company and our local knowledge allows us to put together trails and histories which only a local could provide. We pride ourselves in our attention to our customers and go out of our way to make sure they have everything they need. Footscape has been providing holidays in Dorset and East Devon for over a decade and this experience allows us to anticipate just what makes a great holiday. We provide walking holidays with distances to suit your needs and choice of accommodation from good quality B&Bs to luxury hotels.

Marguerite, Ireland, August 2019

The whole group was extremely happy with our Dorset holiday. The scenery is really stunning in that area and was a revelation to us all. We loved the walks you had set out for us and there was plenty of choice so we often chose different options. … I want to...

Maria, USA, March 2019

Marvelous trip, beautifully planned with wonderful accommodations. Footscape customized the trip to my schedule, and the directions were excellent. I was traveling on my own but felt as if I had a very organized companion at my side. Bus schedules, dining...

William, USA, August 2019

Thank you for organizing our walking holiday in Dorset. We had a great trip and really appreciate your efforts to put together a high quality and smooth running itinerary. ...

Shireen, Australia, July 2019

From the moment I emailed my inquiry to Footscape I knew that John and Debbie were going to make sure I had the experience of a lifetime! When most of all the other companies said they were unable to help us, Footscape put together an amazing walking holiday of the...

Gail,USA, May, 2019

Thank you for organizing my Jurassic Coast walk in May! From the start of the planning to the final day when you went above and beyond to bring me my suitcase, every aspect of this adventure was handled timely and professionally. The guidebook was detailed and...

Deborah, England, December 2018

Just to say we loved our break and are most grateful to you for putting together such a super package. The weather was extremely kind and the walks were thoroughly enjoyed. Lyme is a treasure and we even came away with our own found fossils!...

Thomas, USA, October 2018

I wanted to thank you for organizing a wonderful walk and to let you know how much everyone enjoyed it. You did a terrific job of pacing it for us, and the accommodations were all great. The stunning weather helped too. I can't wait to come back. ...

Richard, Brazil, May 2018

Knocking on 60 years and bearing more weight than rippling muscles, my Jurassic Coast Walk (from Exmouth to South Haven Point) was a tough challenge (150 km in 10 days). I am pleased to say that I did complete about 95% of the walk. Footscape provided me with the...

Chris, USA, June 2018

We were extremely impressed by all that Footscape did and supplied, from the first (and late in the season) inquiry we sent in, right through the walking itself. We found the walking challenging and exhilarating. I hope we will use your company again in the...

Sally, England, September 2018

Just to say we had a fabulous week in Dorset. The walks and accommodation were all fantastic. All the arrangements worked, everyone was expecting us and the food was superb! We will definitely recommend your service to anyone who asks us! Thank you so...

Our Walks
We offer a selection of walks in UK with some of the best scenery and special locations in England or Europe!

Family Walking Holidays

Perfect bespoke walking holidays customised for you and your family using our unique and detailed knowledge of Dorset.

The Jurassic Coast

The stunning Jurassic Coast is a spectacular backdrop with coastal landscapes, stunning beaches and beautiful rolling landscapes. Walk as much or as little as you wish.

Undiscovered Dorset

If you want to discover Dorset at its best, this is the trail for you! As with all our holidays, how much of this you walk is up to you.

Dog Walking Holidays

Take the hassle out of finding accommodation, dog-friendly beaches and inland trails to delight both humans and canines alike!

Thomas Hardy

Let us take you to see some of the places in Hardy’s life which were the inspiration for many of his novels and poems.

The Wessex Ridgeway

The Wessex Ridgeway route winds its way through the best of rural Dorset. Slightly more challenging walking than “Undiscovered Dorset”.

The best walking holiday locations in Dorset

Lyme Regis

Guided fossil tours, deep sea fishing and more can be combined with walks in and around this beautiful historic harbour town.

Abbotsbury

Nestling behind Chesil beach, the picturesque village of Abbotsbury offers an ideal base for coastal and inland walking.

Weymouth

Weymouth is a lively seaside resort so ideal for young families. Discover Weymouth with Footscape.

Cerne Abbas

Cerne Abbas is one of Dorset’s most beautiful and historic villages and features the iconic “Cerne Giant”. Surrounded by gorgeous countryside this is an ideal base for a walking holiday.

Purbeck

The ‘Isle of Purbeck’ offers a winning combination of coastal and inland trails with the beautiful beaches in Swanage and Studland, the historical interest of Corfe Castle and much more for the whole family.

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