About Footfalls
Footfalls Walking Holidays presents a compelling narrative that highlights both its history and its commitment to providing memorable experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Founded by Christopher and Teresa Stacey in 1994, the company beautifully encapsulates the passion for nature and exploration that drives its mission. The expansion from guided tours in the Wicklow Mountains to offering a diverse range of walking experiences across Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Lake District showcases the adaptability and responsiveness of the business to customer requests.
The emphasis on retaining Christopher and Teresa as the primary guides amidst the company’s growth is particularly noteworthy. This not only reinforces the personalized approach that Footfalls values but also maintains the authenticity and integrity of the experiences they provide. Such continuity can foster lasting relationships with clients, making their tours more than just a service but a community for like-minded travellers.
Overall, Footfalls Walking Holidays embodies a blend of expertise, passion, and personal connection that makes it a leading provider in the walking tour industry. The company’s dedication to enriching customers’ experiences through guided and self-guided options sets it apart and supports its reputation as a trusted choice for adventurers eager to explore the beauty of nature in Ireland, the UK and further afield.
Christopher
Christopher Stacey, well acquainted with the mountains in all their moods, has lived and worked a lifetime in the remote forest areas of Wicklow. He knows and loves the local characters—people whose lives are steeped in local traditions and folkways. In his childhood, he was closely involved in the world of his grandparents and witnessed ways that have all but disappeared: the hay-making meitheal, cutting turf in the bog, and stories by the open hearth can all be recounted in vivid detail by Christopher, adding color and texture to the pleasures of walking in the mountains. Having worked in forestry harvesting for most of his life, Christopher wishes to share his love of nature and the richness of the traditional ways of his childhood with others.
He is a qualified registered BOS Mountain Leader, covering all aspects of mountain leadership, including safety, first aid, map reading, and navigation. Additionally, Christopher was a proud member of the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue team.
Teresa
Teresa Stacey was born and raised by Wicklow’s coastline. She knows and loves the countryside. Working quietly in the background, Teresa monitors the progress of Footfalls guided and self-guided tours, ensuring that all aspects of every tour runs to schedule. Her main remit is the self-guided tours program for which she manages all aspects of the tours including accommodation, customer transfers, luggage transport and customer tour packs.
Our Mission
“Our mission is to offer a stress-free, personalized, and professional experience on our guided and self-guided walking tours of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Lake District and the Comino. We are committed to excellence, ensuring that your holiday not only meets but exceeds your expectations.”
Christopher & Teresa Stacey
Why Walk with us?
- There is no better way to relax and de-stress than on one of our walking tours while we take care of your luggage, transport, vacation itinerary, food and accommodation.
- Your holiday plan has been arranged to include the best of what Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Lake District has to offer regarding scenery, history, flora and fauna, traditional food and culture.
- All our walking tours can be customised to your individual needs.
- Our wealth of experience over the past 30+ years ensures that you are in safe hands and has gained us the respect of our customers and friends from around the world. Ireland has less than five million people living on this beautiful island which means that we virtually have the hills to ourselves!
- Our walking tours and vacations offer you a unique opportunity to discover our Celtic culture and lifestyle.
- Our team are renowned for their friendliness and professional manner in which all our walking tours are carried out. We are dedicated to the quality of excellence that motivates everyone within the team.