New research has revealed the 10 best pub walks across the UK. Park Leisure analysed the Google Reviews of pubs located along Britain’s favourite walks, and the scenic coastal hike from Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay took top spot, based on both the quality and quantity of refreshment options.
There are an impressive 49 pubs close to the 6.8-mile trail, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5. The Arch and Abbey is the highest rated of these, scoring 4.7.
The UK’s 10 best pub walks are:
Taking into account both the quantity and quality of the pubs on these magnificent walks, the second placing walk was the St Ives to Zennor Walk. There is an offering of 37 pubs with an average rating of 4.4, and a particular pub that stands out from the crowd being The Pilchard Press Ale House, with a rating of 4.8.
The panoramic circuit up Roseberry Topping, in North Yorkshire, came third making it one of the UK’s best. It’s seven nearby pubs have an average Google Review score of 4.7, with The Quarry Stone (4.9) being the highest rated.
Additional locations for both stunning walks and refreshing pints in the top 10 were in locations such as the Scottish Highlands, the Lake District, South Downs, Pembrokeshire and more appearances from Yorkshire and Cornwall.
Lisa Williams, Director of Marketing and Holiday Sales, at Park Leisure, said: “It’s great to see some of the most stunning walks the UK has to offer being spotlighted in our research. Working up an appetite is all part of the fun of a big walk and there’s ample opportunity for people to get out and do just that up and down the country.
“We encourage anyone that can to get out and experience the very best of the British outdoors, just don’t forget about all the excellent pubs and restaurants along the way!”
