For most people a pint or any sort of cold beverage always tastes just that little bit sweeter when you've got the sun beaming down on you. And now that summer is here, a nice quaint walk to your local, or not-so-local, is a lovely way to build up a thirst before you arrive there.
Whether you enjoy a long walk and a chit-chat with a friend or a quick look at the sights on your way to the pub, our key finds across Nottinghamshire should do the trick. The walks vary in length and location, so hopefully there is something for everyone.
Plus, many of the public houses serve food and some offer accommodation, so you could certainly make a day or even a weekend of your adventure. Here's what's on offer.
Nags Head
The 6.3 mile route will take around four hours and starts and ends at the Nags Head pub, in Main Street, Woodborough. (NG14 6DD). Here walkers will discover the hidden dells of Lambley's Dumbles but be warned, there are undulating paths, green lanes and more than 20 stiles to negotiate.
However, you will get to see rolling Nottinghamshire farmland on the way, all finished by a pint and some food in the Nags Head which is open from noon every day.
The Plough
The walk around this pretty village begins and ends at The Plough, in Main Street, Norwell, Newark (NG23 6JN). The route is around four miles and takes around two hours.
The terrain is flat and takes you across field paths and quiet, country lanes. Along the way you will see a medieval moat which would have been the location of a prebendal manor hall. The pub is open seven days a week serving food and drink.
18th Century Royal Oak
This three and a half mile circular walk starts and ends at the 18th Century Royal Oak pub, Car Colston (NG13 8JE) which sits on one of the largest village greens in the country. The walk is mainly across grassy paths, across agricultural land and through some lovely villages. It starts at the pub takes you through to Scarrington and back to the Royal Oak.
The pub won the Vale of Belvoir and Nottinghamshire CAMRA pub of the year in 2020 and 2009. It is open seven days a week for food and drinks.
Sherwood Pines to The Robin Hood
Just over an hour from the beautiful forest of Sherwood Pines is quaint, family-friendly pub in Edwinstowe, Mansfield, called The Robin Hood. For an outdoor adventure, deep in the heart of the legendary Sherwood Forest, you can explore Sherwood Pines on foot or even hire a bike.
You can follow marked trails and mountain bike routes or make your own. After taking in the sights of Robin Hood's legendary digs head to his namesake pub for fish and chips, or a carvery, in Medieval-inspired surroundings.
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