It's the turning of the season and autumn is on its way, which means the colours in the outdoors will turn to spectacular golds, burnt oranges and vibrant reds. At this time of the year, the air gets crisp and cool, and it's the ideal temperature to get outside for a wee meander.
And what could be better than rewarding yourself with a wee drink from a cosy pub at the end? Thankfully, Scotland is home to not only a great many spectacular walks but also some truly great pubs and country inns.
So, what are you waiting for? Here are some rewarding autumn walks with warm and welcoming pubs at the end.
Drymen to Balmaha, ending with the Oak Tree Inn
Heading from Drymen, you can head up and over Conic Hill where you'll find spectacular views over Loch Lomond. At the other side you'll descend into the charming village of Balmaha where you'll find the brilliant Oak Tree Inn.
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Aros Park and Tobermory circuit, ending with the MishNish
The Isle of Mull is a wonderful trip at this time of year and this walk heads east from Tobermory and loops along the east coast of the island with wonderful views out to Calve Island. It ends up at the MishNish in Tobermory which is considered to be one of the island's favourite pubs.
South Loch Ness Trail, ending with the Dores Inn
You can join the South Loch Ness Trail from various points depending on how long you want to walk and offers plenty of spectacular views of this wonderful loch (and perhaps the chance to see Nessie?), before it makes its way to Dores and the wonderful Dores Inn which is the perfect place to unwind after a rewarding hike.
Arthur’s Seat, ending with The Sheep Heid Inn
Regularly voted one of TripAdvisor's top-rated attractions for Scotland, a jaunt up Arthur's Seat is not a hard one and it offers some of the best views of the capital you'll find anywhere. You can then finish off at the Sheep Heid Inn which is one of the city's oldest and best-loved pubs.
Balmoral Cairns Circuit, ending with Deeside Inn/Balmoral Arms
The full Balmoral Cairns walk is about 6 miles long and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours to get around, but it's packed with plenty of incredible things to see including the Highland's very own Pyramid, raised by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert.
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