Walking

The UK is home to hundreds of wonderful footpaths making it a the perfect place for walking holidays. The landscape is varied with undulating coastal paths, mountains and moors, forests and woodland, conservation and nature reserves and numerous areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Grab a map – or load Google Maps on your phone – break in your hiking boots, pack your bottles of water and sun cream, and prepare yourself for a great day out. Don’t forget that the best walks in the UK are usually complemented by a stay in a pub.

Here are a few of our favourite pub walks UK that you could incorporate into walking holidays:

Cwm Idwal is a Welsh National Nature Reserve in Snowdonia renowned for its breath-taking views of the lake, Llyn Idwal. The circular walk, which is around three and a half miles long, offers walkers rocky terrain, mountain views and the opportunity to spot rare wildlife, such as the Snowdon lily.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a hugely popular walking challenge. The scenery is spectacular taking in the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. You can opt to ascend one, two or three peaks, depending on ability. All three peaks will take the average climber about 12 hours to complete and the route is about 24 miles.

The Lizard in Cornwall forms the most southerly point of mainland Britain and offers jaw-dropping views of the coastline. There are plenty of opportunities to explore the many coves and little villages along this stretch of land as well as rock formations dating back hundreds of millions of years and some of the country’s rarest plants.

Also known as the Coniston Fells, Coniston Round is a staple for all walkers visiting the Lake District. It takes in two well-known peaks; the aggressive face of the Coniston Old Man and the towering cliffs of Dow Crag. There is also evidence of old industry although nature is now starting to overgrow the old mining sites in the area.

This walk is around 4 miles long and forms part of the England Coastal Path and the Saxon Shore Way. One of the highlights is the South Foreland Lighthouse which is a local landmark and the first lighthouse to use electricity. As you traverse the cliff tops you will also find fascinating remnants of gun emplacements and other wartime structures.

More information for Walkers

The Outdoor Guide

For everything outdoors check out The Outdoor Guide (TOG) a free online resource which aims to bring together information about walks all around the UK. Inspired by Julia Bradbury’s love of walking, The Outdoor Guide features walking routes suitable for complete beginners and experienced hikers, plus an ever-growing collection of accessible walks suitable for wheelchair users and families with buggies. They also give advice on the best places to eat and drink on your walking trips, plus expert tips on the best walking gear to buy. TOG Says…” We are proud to be teaming up with Stay in a Pub to offer hand picked pub accommodation near some of our beautiful walks”.

Walks From the Door

If you are looking for walking routes right from the pub’s doorstep check out Walks from the Door, the brainchild of Dave Dunford, a keen walker and professional writer, editor and web designer. Dave was brought up in Oxfordshire and now lives in northwestern Derbyshire. He has many years’ experience as a writer and walk leader, and has had three walking guides published.

Diagonal Walking

Clever Sheep, Angry Cows and Iron Men … these were just some of the things author Nick Corble encountered during his diagonal walk through England. Copies of Diagonal Walking: Slicing Through the Heart of England are available at a discounted price to Stay In a Pub customers.

Camra’s Pub Walk Series

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) have a number of useful guides available. From Scotland down to London, with a few Wild Pub Walks thrown in, the Pub Walks series has been popular for many years. Each book contains detailed walks along with a commentary of the local area as well as guides on transport links and pubs that serve real ale along the route.

 

Below are a few pubs with walking trails nearby, but go to our pub search to find one in your preferred location.

Walking