Britain has some well and truly beautiful walks ending at one of the country's pubs that are the perfect activity for a summer's day.
While the UK may not be blessed with reliably sunny and warm summers, it does have the best drinking spots in the world, and some stunning countryside.
As fun as jetting off abroad to a holiday hotspot can be, it is difficult to beat a nice afternoon's walk, to take in the country's great beauty and its unsurpassable pubs.
Whether you're planning a summer staycation or simply need to fill a Sunday in between foreign adventures, the pub walks below are some of the best that the country has to offer.
The Farmers Arms, St Davids, Pembrokeshire
St Davids is Britain's smallest city and the perfect starting point for the dramatic Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Follow the clearly marked footpath south to the coast and on to the peninsula of Pen-Dal-aderyn, making sure to enjoy the views over Ramsey Island on the way.
Once you've circled back you can sit down for a delicious and well deserved pint at The Farmers Arms.
The Old Dungeon Ghyll, Langdale, Lake District
This is a more difficult walk which takes in the beautiful views of Great Langdale, one of the finest valleys in the Lake District.
Climb high up to Stickle Tarn from Langdale, continue on to Pavey Ark, before descending the mountainside for a rest by the fire in the classic Old Dungeon Ghyll.
The Beacon, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the finest ways to wile away an afternoon in Tunbridge Wells - the central flower arrangement in the Garden of England - is to finish at walk at the Beacon.
Begin in the middle of town and walk towards the Common where you'll find a woodland walk down to the High Rocks and then up towards the town's finest pub.
While slightly damaged by an expensive gastro menu, sitting out on the decking and looking out across the valley of an August evening is hard to beat.
The Jubilee Walkway Section 2, London
A slight aberration on the list in that it's less rolling countryside than high rises and pave walkways, this route is no less enjoyable than the others on the right day.
The Jubilee Walkway takes in landmarks such as Tower Bridge, the HMS Belfast, and Shakespeare’s Globe, and is just long enough at around four miles that you’ll be ready for a stop off at The Dickens Inn in St Katharine's Dock.
Either brave it in their beautiful beer garden or head inside to enjoy a pizza.
Ram Inn at Firle, East Sussex
Firle is a village so pretty it doesn't really seem real.
Ignore the feeling that you're in an Edwardian film set and head east on the footpath to Charleston, where you can take in the famous gardens.
Walk on to the Firle Beacon and follow the signs to loop back around down the ridge to Firle, where the Ram Inn has good local beer, rooms and a hyper-localised pub game called Toad.
Barn at Beal, Northumberland
This is not a challenging walk in terms of distance or incline, but there is a certain amount of peril.
Start at the Barn at Beal pub and follow St Cuthbert’s Way for almost two miles to the coast before cutting across the sand by the poles.
It is important that you plan your return journey well, as the tide has a habit of sneaking back in unexpectedly quickly and cutting off the mainland from the island - which has magnificent scenery that is very much worth enjoying.
The Barn at Beal has a fine terrace with views, and is a great place for a 'I'm glad we didn't get stuck on that island' drink after a day's walking.
The Crown Bar, Belfast
The Crown Bar is an icon of the bars in Belfast, with period gas lighting and cosy snugs.
It feels all the more romantic and cost after a roam around the meadows and woodlands of Minnowburn, which can be enjoyed via a number of different trails.
One particularly pleasant one takes in banks of the River Lagan and the Lagan Valley Regional Park, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Fleece Inn at Bretforton, Worcestershire
The Fleece Inn was originally built as a farmhouse and has as much rustic charm as you'd expect from such a venue.
There are plenty of ways to work up an appetite or thirst including a longer walk down the Cotswold Way National Trail at Chipping Camden, or a stroll around the gardens at nearby Hidcote.
The Hunter’s Inn at Heddon Valley, North Devon
The Hunter’s Inn is a National Trust run pub that has been popular in the community since the 19th century.
One popular trail starts and ends near the pub, taking you through the Heddon Valley, an area loved for its wealth of wildlife, and then out towards the sea.
Lister Arms, Malham, North Yorkshire
This walk has a great pub and two of the UK's most magnificent geological wonders.
Start in Malham and walk out towards the Gordale Scar, a 100m limestone ravine that was carved out by melting glaciers.
Come down the other side and follow the Dales High Way to Malham Cove, a tremendous limestone amphitheatre, before walking back to Malham to settle into the charming Lister Arms.
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