Wild Britain
Exploring the overlooked, a little closer to home.
OUR HOLIDAYS IN THE WILDER CORNERS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
Britain is known internationally as a top destination for history, romantic landscapes and culture packed cities. It is also has a smaller yet committed audience of wildlife lovers as home to some of the North Sea’s largest birds colonies, as a feeding and breeding place for ancient migratory fish populations and birds commuting as far as the Arctic Circle and Sub-Saharan Africa. Add pods of dolphins, osprey and basking shark and Britain starts to sound wilder than you might first have thought.
Britain’s unique folkloric landscape is at its best when its wildlife is combined with its romantic history. Take for example the story of St. Cuthbert, founding saint of Northumbrian Christianity, who, having spent a night up to his neck in the frigid north sea, singing psalms into the blackness, was warmed up and cared for by a pair of sea otters at dawn.
OUR UNIQUE TOURS
We have decided to produce a number of trips a little closer to home. They are generally short, seasonal or one-off events rather than packages available all year round. Please take a look at those listed below or call to discuss our calendar and the possibility of running another trip.
WE ARE REINVENTING TRAVEL IN WILD BRITAIN
We believe that you do not need to travel to the ends of the earth to gain a novel experience of the natural world.
All of our trips in the British Isles are carefully built around some wild, if not too remote, corner of our native land. A seasonal event or a specialist may inspire the kernel around which we package, in a distinctive footloose style, a comfortable yet surprising adventure.
OUR UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS
WHEN TO GO
Britain has a very temperate climate, rarely extremely cold and nearly never too hot, particularly in the north. It is often categorised, with some fairness, as rainy. However, on this rain depends the verdant green and the many bodies of fresh and running water that characterise the landscape.
Travel in Britain can be enjoyed year-round with some seasonal event or another to build a trip around. However, the warmest, driest months tend to be July through September. But there are no guarantees and even good weather can be changeable. Make sure to bring a coat and be rewarded. The wet brings a depth of atmosphere and when the sun does shine, there are few places more beautiful and refreshing.
TEMPERATURES: North West England & North Wales
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (°C) | 6.4 | 6.6 | 8.7 | 11.4 | 14.8 | 17.1 | 19.1 | 18.7 | 16.3 | 12.7 | 9.2 | 6.7 |
| Low (°C) | 1,1 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 9.1 | 11.2 | 11 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 1.3 |
RAINFALL: North West England & North Wales
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | 135.8 | 97.6 | 106 | 79.2 | 77 | 84.1 | 89.5 | 104.7 | 110.1 | 148.6 | 141.1 | 145 |
| Days | 16.2 | 12.5 | 14.4 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 12 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 16.1 | 16.6 | 15.8 |
MEET THE EXPERTS
CRAIG CHAMBERLAIN
CRAIG CHAMBERLAINCraig was born and raised in Cumbria and has a long fascination with the geography, history and folklore of Northern England. Whenever making a trip across the country, he will always consider what historic site could be combined with the journey, whether an ancient route may be followed, and reads avidly on topics including Saxon Northumberland.
LEARN MORE
info@footloose.co.uk
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We loved our holiday and the organisation by the team at Footloose was second to none. Everything went smoothly, the tour was amazing: 4 South American countries in 17 days was brilliant. We would have no hesitation in recommending Footloose to our friends, keep up the good work guys and we look forward to another adventure
JIM & LYNDA ROBINSON – 2017, August
Just walking into Footloose puts me in the holiday mood and makes me smile. The staff are so friendly and well informed and most importantly well travelled. The internet is a great back up but it is no replacement for personal service and security of booking. Thank you Eleanor and team for all your help and advice over the last few years and making my trips possible and wonderful.
CATHY LAMBERT – 2018, February
David and I had the most wonderful holiday. Your service has been 100% The maps, tips and advice were easy to follow and very helpful. We are happy to recommend Footloose and will look forward to booking our next trip. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!
CARRIE & DAVID STENNING – 2018, May
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