10 Best Pub Walks in the UK
What could be better than a lovely walk? A lovely walk with a pub of course! Whether you’re taking a leisurely canal-side stroll, a family day out at the coast or an epic wilderness ramble, you’re never too far away from a wonderful British pub.
A saviour for all seasons, you can always count on a pub to provide a hearty meal, a roaring fire to warm those post-jaunt toes, or a refreshing pint. Here are our 10 favourite routes with pubs across the UK:
Gordale Scar to Malham Cove, North Yorkshire
Distance: 14 km
Duration: 4 hours 50 minutes
Voted one of the best places in Britain to walk in many a poll, you’ll want to put your feet up at The Lister Arms after this epic walk in Malham.
From Janet’s Foss waterfall to the stunning geology of Gordale Scar, make your way to the iconic views atop Malham Cove. This walk is a UK favourite for good reason! Perfect for intrepid walkers.
From Bridges and Butlers to Brunel, London
Distance: 5.9 km
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
A wonderful circular walk starting along the Thames Path National Trail with fantastic city skyline view across the River Thames including Tower Bridge and The Gherkin.
Stop in at the Brunel Museum, a hidden gem in the capital. Then enjoy the delights of Maltby St Market & the Bermondsey brewery scene.
Kennet & Avon Canal to Bath Skyline, Bath and North East Somerset
Distance: 12.3 km
Duration: 4 hours
Starting and ending at a pub in Bathampton, stroll along the Kennet and Avon Canal to Claverton Pumping Station, Warleigh Weir and Dundas Aqueduct.
Then climb the River Avon’s valley with plenty of nature, history, and picturesque scenery along the way.
GM Ringway Stage 12, Greater Manchester
Distance: 21.1 km
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
This long and wonderfully scenic stage of the epic GM Ringway starts in Norden and ends in Bury.
It includes Greenbooth Reservoir, stunning views of Manchester’s skyline from Knowl Hill, picture postcard peaceful valleys and a pretty village.
Water of Leith Wonder Walk, Edinburgh
Distance: 4 km
Duration: 2 hours
A classic Edinburgh walk! Wander through Dean Cemetery and then take in the art of the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One and Two.
Spot Gormley sculptures as you walk riverside along the Water of Leith and end with a beverage in Stockbridge.
Nature, art and pubs. What’s not to like?
The Town of Books, Powys
Distance: 3.2 km
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Explore the many bookshops of Hay-on-Wye on this easy circular stroll. A book lover’s dream!
Get immersed in history in on the way as you stop at Hay Castle. Then connect with nature as you stroll the bank of the River Wye (maybe with a new-to-you book!).
Morpeth’s Suffragette Nature Trail, Northumberland
Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
A wonderful circular walk around Morpeth, featuring spectacular views, the suffragette hero Emily Davison and a massive dose of nature.
Explore Morpeth Castle, wander waterside along the River Wansbeck and discover the lovely expanse of Morpeth Common.
The Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset
Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Views galore on this varied, circular walk up and around the chalk hillside where you’ll see the Cerne Giant, Britain’s largest chalk hill figure.
Enjoy incredible views as you head down into the village of Cerne Abbas. You can visit Cerne Abbey and then have a choice of pubs to grab refreshments. A great walk for families with a playground near the end.
St Agnes Coastal Meander, Cornwall
Distance: 5.3 km
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
A stunning circular in north Cornwall taking in part of the South West Coast Path with plenty of rest stops along the way.
This jaunt has breathtaking views to Trevellas Cove, Trevaunance Cove, and even Perranporth on a clear day. Enjoy the classic geomorphic coastal scenery. A must do Cornish walk!
Marriott’s Way Complete Route, Norfolk
Distance: 41.5 km
Duration: 10 hours 5 minutes
Fancy taking on the entire 26 mile Marriott’s Way Heritage Trail running from Norwich to Aylsham?
There are plenty of pubs on the way and you can check out the shorter sections and the circulars in quaint villages including Costessey and Aylsham.
More Pub Walks!
These cosy pub walks are just the tip of the ice cube in your lemonade…check out more of our favourite pub walks from around the country in this collection.
